Cyber Security Project Manager

SEP2 Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cyber security specialist firm in Leeds is seeking a Cyber Security Project Manager to oversee project delivery for the Wingman Service offerings. This role involves leading project execution, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards. Candidates should have proven experience in cyber security project delivery and relevant certifications like PMP or PRINCE2. Additional skills in data analysis and cloud computing are desirable. Flexibility for remote work with periodic office visits is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects, ideally within the cyber security industry.
• Some knowledge of cloud computing (GCP/AWS/Entra) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of projects including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Support project progression with resource allocation and third-party coordination.
• Provide data-driven insights to capacity planning for upcoming projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Managing multiple workstreams

Staying updated on security threats

Education

Experience in cyber security project delivery

PMP/PRINCE2 certification

Tools

Cloud computing (GCP/AWS/Entra)

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

The Cyber Security Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting the successful project delivery for all of the Wingman Service offerings. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

There can flexibility for the right candidate around working location, this can be based from our Leeds office or the opportunity to work remotely with regular trips to Leeds when required is also an option.

Main Tasks

• Lead the successful delivery of projects including strategic planning, operational execution and comprehensive reporting
• Support project progression through resource allocation including coordination with third party suppliers
• Provide data-driven insights to capacity planning for upcoming projects
• Ensure that projects are kept within the budget allocated and engagements remain within time allocated
• Monitoring the overall progress of projects and reporting these to internal and external stakeholders regularly including accurate recording of minutes.
• Understand and apply change control measures ensuring engineers are following these processes whilst the project is ongoing
• Ensure timely identification & mitigation of blockers (e.g. site travel restrictions, technical limitations)
• Identify gaps in capability through projects and coordinate training to be delivered internally where appropriate.
• Oversee and ensure adherence to the development of SOPs and documentation to ensure efficiency and standardisation.
• Support with service operations meetings and quarterly business reviews

Personal Qualities

• Ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights for resource and budget planning
• Attention to detail and accuracy when preparing reports and documentation
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust accordingly depending on a technical/non-technical audience
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and cross-functional teams
• Interest to stay up to date with the latest security threats and trends

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience delivering complex projects, ideally within the cyber security industry
• Some experience or knowledge of cloud computing (GCP/AWS/Entra)
• Understanding of change control, frameworks and governance
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or similar frameworks, and experience applying them pragmatically in delivery
• PMP, PRINCE2, P30 or equivalent certification preferred

HISTORY

Cyber Security Specialists, SEP2 is an organisation providing advanced cyber security services solutions and tech-driven services powered by passionate and honest people.

SEP2 started out in Leeds as an organisation built to add value and do business the right way. We’ve grown, we’ve developed, and we’ve evolved, we’ve taken on experts to expand our knowledge base and technical skills, building a portfolio of accreditations and we’ve developed important relationships with our vendors.

SEP2 are an award-winning cyber-security specialist, whose success is built on five values:

• Passion
• People Powered
• Committed to Doing Good

Every SEP2 colleague lives these values every day. We have a culture of passionate people who work as a team that will never leave a job incomplete. We believe in giving every member of our team responsibility. We nurture the desire to solve problems at the root cause. We encourage continuous improvement.

We’re here to beat the bad guys and we’re here for the long-term.