Cybersecurity Program Manager

Position: Cybersecurity Program Manager (OT) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6-Month Contract (extendable) Location: London - 3 days a week onsite Rate: £750 - £800 per day (Inside IR35) Reference: 20874 We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead a portfolio of OT security programs within the Office of the CISO. You will take ownership of four program streams comprising seven to eight active projects, with a clear mandate: stabilise what is struggling, rescue projects that have stalled, and bring the portfolio to life ahead of a significantly larger year of delivery. The portfolio carries approximately £9 million of investment, and ambition for the coming year is substantial. This is a high-visibility role in a highly regulated environment (QSE), where security rigour is non-negotiable and delivery credibility matters as much as technical understanding. Context 26 production plants globally, 12 of which fall within the OT scope OT sites located across China, Switzerland, the US and India Four program streams, seven to eight projects, c. £9m investment Operating in a heavily regulated QSE (Quality, Safety, Environment) space Key Responsibilities Program leadership Own end-to-end delivery across four OT security program streams, ensuring alignment to the CISO's strategy and priorities Lead, coach and hold accountable a team of project managers, with one PM per project reporting to you Identify struggling or at-risk projects early and lead recovery plans, resetting scope, governance, timelines and expectations where needed Build and maintain an integrated program plan, covering dependencies, risks, budget and resourcing across all streams Assurance and challenge Independently validate project status and test whether reported progress reflects reality Challenge RAG reporting, assumptions and delivery claims with evidence, and escalate with the right arguments at the right time Establish robust governance, KPIs and reporting that give senior stakeholders a trusted view of delivery and risk Financial and portfolio management Manage the c. £9m program budget, including forecasting, benefits tracking and investment justification Prioritise and sequence the portfolio to maximise risk reduction and value for money Support business case development and funding requests for next year's expanded scope Stakeholder engagement Act as the primary delivery voice to the Senior Director (CISO-1) and wider security leadership Build effective relationships with plant leadership, OT engineering, IT security, and regulatory and compliance teams across multiple regions Influence and negotiate across cultures and time zones, particularly with international sites Security and compliance Ensure program delivery meets the security standards expected in a regulated QSE environment Embed security-by-design and relevant OT frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443, NIST CSF/800-82) into project delivery Work with compliance and risk teams to ensure regulatory obligations are understood and met Essential Experience and Skills Proven track record as a Program Manager in cybersecurity, with strong delivery credentials at program (not just project) level Hands-on exposure to OT / ICS security in manufacturing, industrial or similar environments; credible with both engineers and security leadership Experience managing a multi-project portfolio of comparable scale (multi-million pound budgets) Demonstrated success rescuing or restarting troubled projects or programs Strong understanding of security fundamentals; able to challenge technical and delivery claims with confidence Experience working in or alongside highly regulated environments Comfortable leading teams of project managers and holding them to account Excellent senior stakeholder management, including communication with Director-level and above Experience working with global, multi-site operations and distributed teams Desirable Familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, NIS2 or equivalent OT security standards Experience in manufacturing or production-plant environments Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, CISSP, CISM, GICSP or similar) Prior experience working in an Office of the CISO or security governance function Personal Attributes Courageous and direct: speaks up on time, with the right arguments, and does not defer to avoid friction Resilient: thrives in a challenging team environment and stays composed under pressure Evidence-driven: trusts data and verification over status reports Ambitious and energetic: brings pace, ownership and a determination to deliver Credible: earns respect from both technical teams and senior leaders Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ