Security Project Manager

Information Security Delivery Manager

• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Rate: £700/day
• Contract Length: Initial 6 months
• Office Location: Central London
• Hybrid Model: 3 days per week in office, 2 days remote

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of critical security projects for a global leader in financial market infrastructure. This role focuses on driving Security Maturity and Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives in a highly regulated environment.

You will oversee complex, multi-workstream projects, managing budgets, stakeholders, and vendor relationships while embedding security best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services or trading sectors, with expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Security Maturity and IAM programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and governance standards.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, including business case development, financial planning, and stage-gate approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cybersecurity, IT, Audit) to identify risks, remediate gaps, and ensure compliance.
• Oversee third-party engagements, including RFPs/RFIs and vendor performance.
• Align projects with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and leverage technologies like IAM (SailPoint), cloud security, SIEM, and MS Defender.
• Report to senior leadership and interface with PMO, Finance, and Portfolio teams.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years in delivering complex InfoSec projects (financial/trading sector preferred).
• Proven expertise in IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, and third-party risk.
• Certifications: PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, or APM (CISM/CRISC/ITIL desirable).
• Strong stakeholder management and experience in matrixed environments.
• Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Financial acumen: budget forecasting, resource allocation, and cost control.

Desirable:

• Experience with critical national infrastructure or financial market utilities.
• Knowledge of HashiCorp, SailPoint integrations, or encryption technologies.
• Ability to navigate high-pressure, regulated environments with evolving priorities.

To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website.

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