Job Description
Senior Project Manager (SecOps)
Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard
Reporting To: Sebastian Harris
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile public sector engagement, supporting a complex and mission-critical cyber function.
This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Security Operations, combining programme delivery, incident coordination, and operational leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
You will play a key role within the Security Operations function, acting as a central coordination point across cyber activities, ensuring effective governance, delivery, and response across multiple workstreams.
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams, supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, while helping drive continuous improvement in capability and resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide oversight, governance, and escalation management across Security Operations
- Support and coordinate cyber incident response and remediation activities
- Lead delivery of security and compliance programmes (e.g. policy, DSPT/CAF, audit actions)
- Apply Agile delivery practices to prioritise and manage competing workstreams
- Act as a trusted escalation point, stepping in to support gaps or critical issues
- Drive operational improvements, including tooling, processes, and governance frameworks
- Engage and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and client leadership
- Support team capability development, resourcing, and recruitment activities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong experience in Security Operations, cyber delivery, or IT/security programme management
- Proven ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
- Experience managing or supporting incident response and risk management activities
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including senior/executive audiences
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methods (Scrum, MoSCoW, etc.)
- Able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery support
Desirable Experience:
- Exposure to frameworks such as DSPT, CAF, ISO, or similar
- Experience in SecOps leadership or acting-up roles
- Involvement in security capability building or transformation initiatives
- Experience in public sector or regulated environments is highly desirable
Benefits
What do we offer in return?
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
- Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
- Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
- Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
- Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
