At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate cyber security projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a high-profile public sector team focused on Security Operations.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous holiday allowance, and community volunteering opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with excellent career growth and well-being initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Security Operations and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
Senior Project Manager (SecOps) in Manchester employer: NCC Group
Join a leading public sector organisation that prioritises both high performance and employee well-being. As a Senior Project Manager in Security Operations, you will thrive in a supportive environment that offers flexible working options, generous holiday allowances, and robust family planning benefits. With a strong focus on professional development and community engagement, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and mission-critical field.
