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I recruit leading Information Security, IT Risk & Resilience contractors.
Cyber Security Project Manager required for education sector client. You will lead and coordinate delivery of key initiatives across our Group Cyber Security Programme. This is a multi-region role, managing projects in areas such as endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network security, data protection, and cloud security.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee and deliver cyber security projects, ensuring milestones, risks, budgets, and dependencies are tracked.
* Translate group cyber requirements into actionable work packages for regional teams.
* Coordinate with IT, operational teams, and third-party vendors to ensure high-quality delivery.
* Monitor and report project progress, manage risks, and provide delivery assurance.
* Chair governance forums, elevate critical issues, and ensure visibility of project outcomes.
* Support testing, handover, and embedding of security controls in operations.
* Maintain project documentation, RAID logs, and support audits and compliance activities.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience managing complex cyber security projects in multi-region/federated organisations.
* Strong technical knowledge: endpoint protection, vulnerability management, IAM, network and cloud security.
* Experience coordinating stakeholders, vendors, and regional IT teams.
* Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
* Familiarity with PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile delivery methodologies.
* Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
* Education sector experience is a plus.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Education
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