Security Project Manager

Posted 22 May 2026
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Technology

Job description

Active NPPV clearance is must.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the Security workstream from a project management perspective across the full project lifecycle.

  • Develop, maintain, and track detailed security delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and governance activities.

  • Coordinate with internal teams, third-party suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful delivery of security-related activities.

  • Work closely with the Security Architect to define and execute the security delivery roadmap and assurance activities.

  • Support security assurance reviews of proposed supplier solutions and ensure alignment with organisational security standards and policies.

  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies related to security deliverables.

  • Ensure security considerations are embedded into project decision-making and programme governance.

  • Produce regular project status reports, RAID logs, governance packs, and executive updates.

  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement across technical, operational, and business teams.

  • Support compliance with security, data protection, operational resilience, and regulatory requirements.

  • Drive collaboration between infrastructure, applications, networking, cloud, and operational service management teams.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering Security workstreams within large-scale IT or digital transformation programmes.

  • Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including:

  1. Data Protection

  2. Network Security

  3. Vulnerability & Patch Management

  4. Operational Resilience

  • Broad knowledge of enterprise IT environments, including:

  1. Applications

  2. Cloud Services

  3. System Integrations

  4. Networking

  5. IT Service Management

  • Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.

  • Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, governance, reporting, risks, and dependencies.

  • Ability to work effectively with technical SMEs and translate technical concepts into business-focused updates.

  • Strong communication, organisation, and leadership capabilities.

  • Experience working within Public Sector environments preferred.

  • Policing or Law Enforcement sector experience would be advantageous.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

  • PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or equivalent Project Management certification.

  • Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or Cyber Essentials.

  • Experience working within complex multi-supplier environments.

  • Familiarity with cloud security and enterprise security governance practices.