Security Project Manager - Square One Resources

Job Title: IT Security Project Manager
Location: Solihull
Salary/Rate: £346 – 396 per day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: 07/07/25
Job Type: Contract Until 31/12/2025

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled IT Security Project Manager to join their team in Solihull.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple IT Security projects and oversees tasks/actions for developers and testers to ensure specifications are met. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring that security solutions meet the organisations needs whilst adhering to compliance and quality standards.

End-to-End Project Delivery:
– Define project scope and develop detailed component-level delivery plans.
– Oversee technical governance across all delivery phases.
– Manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).

Stakeholder Management:
– Coordinate delivery across internal teams (Security, Network, Infrastructure, Applications).
– Engage with external suppliers and ensure third-party deliverables meet expectations.
– Maintain strong communication and reporting lines with key stakeholders.

Governance & Compliance:
– Ensure delivery aligns with internal IT Security strategy and governance frameworks.
– Manage project costs and ensure budget adherence.
– Support handover to IT Security Operations with the required documentation and knowledge transfer.

Team Collaboration:
– Act as the bridge between Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams.
– Motivate and guide cross-functional technical teams under high-pressure scenarios.
– Foster a delivery-focused, collaborative working environment.

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:
– Proven experience delivering IT Security or Cybersecurity projects in complex environments.
– Strong understanding of security domains (e.g., identity and access, threat detection, endpoint protection, secure infrastructure).
– Solid project management skills (RAID management, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, reporting).
– Experience working with internal and third-party technical teams.
– Familiarity with security project handover processes to SecOps/SOC.

Desirable Skills/Experience

Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
– Background in infrastructure, network, or application security.
– Understanding of IT governance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, ITIL).
– Experience in regulated or critical national infrastructure environments.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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