Cyber program manager

Job Description

Cyber Program Manager

Location: Reading (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

Contract: 6-Month Contract

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Program Manager to lead and deliver large-scale cybersecurity initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. You'll drive security programmes that strengthen organisational resilience, manage cyber risk, and ensure alignment with business objectives, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity programmes and strategic initiatives
• Manage programme roadmaps, budgets, resources, and timelines
• Coordinate security, IT, and business stakeholders across multiple workstreams
• Monitor programme performance, risks, dependencies, and KPIs
• Drive compliance with security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS
• Oversee implementation of security controls, governance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support incident readiness and continuous security improvement initiatives
• Communicate programme status and outcomes to senior leadership

Required Experience

• Strong background managing cybersecurity programmes and projects
• Deep understanding of cyber risk, governance, and security controls
• Experience with enterprise security frameworks and compliance requirements
• Proven stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex programmes across cross-functional teams

Desirable

• CISSP, CISM, PMP, or PRINCE2 certifications
• Experience with GRC platforms, cloud security, or DevSecOps programmes
• Master's degree or MBA

For more information and direct contact with me, please send me an email and call only if required. I will be sure to check responses daily and shortlist the best candidates; if you are shortlisted, you will hear from me.

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