- Company Name
- Formula Recruitment
- Job Title
- Contract Cyber Security Project Manager
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Contract Cyber Security Project Manager
**Role Summary**
Lead and manage end‑to‑end cybersecurity projects for a retail client, ensuring delivery of high‑quality security initiatives within scope, time, and budget constraints.
**Expectations**
- Deliver projects to agreed milestones and quality standards
- Maintain effective stakeholder communication throughout the lifecycle
- Proactively mitigate risks and resolve issues that threaten project success
**Key Responsibilities**
- Define and document project scope, objectives, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
- Manage change requests, risk assessments, and issue logs
- Coordinate with IT, compliance, and business units to align security control implementation
- Conduct status reporting and stakeholder updates, highlighting risks and mitigations
- Drive adoption of security awareness initiatives across the client organization
- Ensure compliance with applicable security frameworks and standards
- Monitor project progress, adjust plans as necessary, and close projects with lessons learned
**Required Skills**
- Proven experience managing full‑cycle cybersecurity projects (design, implementation, testing, and transition)
- Strong project management discipline (schedule, cost, scope, risk, quality)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management abilities
- Ability to work independently in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
- Familiarity with security controls, integrations, and cybersecurity best practices
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent)
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) preferred
- Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent) desirable
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