Senior Digital Security Project Manager in Burnley

Pay of up to £68,205, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work-life balance. Are you ready to lead complex cybersecurity change that protects services used by millions of people every day? Come and join DWP Digital as a Senior Digital Security Project Manager within our Digital Adaptive Security Programme - the area responsible for delivering major cybersecurity improvements across DWP's critical services.

You will lead the delivery of complex cybersecurity projects that embed secure-by-design controls across services used by millions of people every day. This is a leadership role where your ability to coach, mentor, inspire and engage people will be fundamental to your success. You will drive delivery pace, shape governance and direction, and work closely with technical teams, suppliers, and senior leaders. This is a high-impact role where you will directly strengthen the security and resilience of the UK's largest public service organisation.

DWP Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Senior Digital Security Project Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique.

• A track record of delivering complex cybersecurity projects end-to-end, often overseeing multiple workstreams within a large, demanding organisational setting.
• Experience leading technical change programmes across large and complex IT environments, with a strong understanding of the full project management lifecycle.
• Skilled at identifying risks and blockers early, taking action to resolve or escalate quickly, and helping teams learn from recurring themes or issues.
• Confident working in fast-moving and changing environments, with proven ability to navigate complexity, shift priorities, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing procurement, commercial or supplier relationships, with the ability to plan creatively, manage budgets and optimise delivery for speed, value and quality.

As a Senior Digital Security Project Manager working at the heart of our Adaptive Security Programme, you will oversee multiple projects designed to embed secure-by-design principles, introduce new security controls, and reduce vulnerabilities across a vast and complex technology landscape. You will work with multidisciplinary delivery teams, cybersecurity specialists, suppliers, and senior leaders to ensure successful outcomes. Whether you're leading project planning, resolving complex risks, or shaping governance and reporting, your leadership will keep high-profile security projects on track and aligned with strategic priorities.

This role also plays a central part in shaping how we deliver security projects across DWP Digital - whether that is supporting continuous improvement, building confidence in security delivery practices, or even shaping our approach to delivering projects at such complexity. This is ideal for someone who thrives in large-scale environments, enjoys balancing technical depth with delivery leadership, and is motivated by protecting services which millions of people rely on. You will succeed in this role if you know how to bring clarity, confidence and strong delivery discipline to complex environments. You should be someone who really cares about building secure, resilient, user-focused digital services.

• Location: You will join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you.
• Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you will spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
• Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 - £68,205.
• Pension: You will get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.
• Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You will also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies.
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving.
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'.
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more.
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference.
• Sports and social activities.
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards.
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024.
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025.
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards.

We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages:

• Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There will be full instructions when you click through.
• Interview: a single stage interview online.

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