Cyber Security Project Manager required for a global FTSE 100 organisation. The role is focused on leading the Threat Defence (SOC) workstream within a major cyber transformation programme. This role will drive the uplift of security operations and response capabilities, delivering enhanced network visibility and transitioning services into business-as-usual.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of the Threat Defence workstream (SOC, EDR, SIEM and security operations uplift).
* Define scope, milestones, resource plans, budgets and success criteria.
* Manage delivery through stage gates, governance forums and Steering Committee oversight.
* Oversee RAID management, risk mitigation and inter-workstream dependencies.
* Drive stakeholder engagement across Technology, Security and operational business units.
* Ensure quality, compliance and alignment to cyber standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS etc.).
* Manage vendors, contracts and SLAs.
* Track benefits realisation and maintain robust reporting to programme leadership.
* Lead service transition and embed capabilities into business-as-usual teams.
Required Experience
* Proven experience leading SOC consolidation and EDR/SIEM implementation programmes.
* Delivery of complex cyber and technology change across federated, geographically dispersed organisations.
* Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, GDPR, SOC 2, IEC62443).
* Experience operating within matrixed environments and large-scale transformation programmes.
* Strong risk, governance and compliance understanding.
Core Skills
* Programme and project leadership with strong commercial and budget oversight.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence at senior level.
* Clear and confident communicator, able to translate technical delivery into business outcomes.
* Strong organisational, planning and change management capability.
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