Cyber Security Project Manager (Contract)
Location: Central London
Working Pattern: 3-4 days onsite
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Initial Term: Until end of August 2026, with extensions planned
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of key security initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery across cyber security programmes, working closely with technical SMEs, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong vendor management capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to operate proactively within Agile delivery environments.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to delivery and handover
Lead cyber security projects focused around SOC and Splunk-related initiatives
Coordinate internal teams, technical SMEs, third-party vendors, and stakeholders
Ensure vendors are effectively managed, challenged where required, and held accountable for delivery
Drive Agile project delivery, ensuring timelines, risks, dependencies, and budgets are actively managed
Provide clear and concise project reporting to senior stakeholders
Maintain strong governance and delivery standards across multiple workstreams
Identify and proactively mitigate delivery risks and issues
Required Experience
Proven experience delivering end-to-end technology or cyber security projects
Strong vendor management experience with the confidence to challenge suppliers where necessary
Demonstrable experience delivering projects within Agile environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Flexible, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
Strong organisational and delivery management capability
Ability to operate effectively without requiring deep technical product expertise, leveraging SMEs where appropriate
Desirable Experience
Experience working on SOC and/or Splunk-related projects
Previous experience within financial services or regulated environments