Job Description

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