Job Description
Job Title: IT Security Project Manager
Location: Solihull
Salary/Rate: £346 - 396 per day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: 07/07/25
Job Type: Contract Until 31/12/2025
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled IT Security Project Manager to join their team in Solihull.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple IT Security projects and oversees tasks/actions for developers and testers to ensure specifications are met. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring that security solutions meet the organisations needs whilst adhering to compliance and quality standards.
End-to-End Project Delivery:
- Define project scope and develop detailed component-level delivery plans.
- Oversee technical governance across all delivery phases.
- Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
Stakeholder Management:
- Coordinate delivery across internal teams (Security, Network, Infrastructure, Applications).
- Engage with external suppliers and ensure third-party deliverables meet expectations.
- Maintain strong communication and reporting lines with key stakeholders.
Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure delivery aligns with internal IT Security strategy and governance frameworks.
- Manage project costs and ensure budget adherence.
- Support handover to IT Security Operations with the required documentation and knowledge transfer.
Team Collaboration:
- Act as the bridge between Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams.
- Motivate and guide cross-functional technical teams under high-pressure scenarios.
- Foster a delivery-focused, collaborative working environment.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Proven experience delivering IT Security or Cybersecurity projects in complex environments.
- Strong understanding of security domains (e.g., identity and access, threat detection, endpoint protection, secure infrastructure).
- Solid project management skills (RAID management, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, reporting).
- Experience working with internal and third-party technical teams.
- Familiarity with security project handover processes to SecOps/SOC.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
- Background in infrastructure, network, or application security.
- Understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, ITIL).
- Experience in regulated or critical national infrastructure environments.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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