IT Project Manager - Cybersecurity

Our client, a large Transportation Organisation is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a background in cybersecurity, responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of IT projects. This role involves overseeing end-to-end project execution, ensuring alignment with standard project management practices, and delivering high-quality outcomes across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of IT projects in line with established PMO Standard Operating Procedures.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.
• Define realistic and project-specific goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including assumptions, budgets, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional and third-party resources as needed.
• Track project progress, manage activities, and produce regular status reports.
• Maintain and actively manage RAID logs for assigned projects.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with Change Management and Quality Assurance standards.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and expectations at all levels.
• Facilitate and attend project meetings, daily stand-ups, and review sessions.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement by providing feedback and suggestions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT Project Management or a related field.
• PRINCE2 certification (required).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in IT project management. Experience with data management, software development, or IT security projects is a plus.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, including facilitation of stand-ups, planning meetings, and retrospectives, is advantageous.
• Proven commercial acumen, including budget and schedule management.
• Experience leading multiple workstreams and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional multitasking and prioritisation abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft 365 suite, especially SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Office applications.
• Highly organised and process-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in team and leadership roles.

If you would like to learn more about this position, apply directly or get in touch at [email protected]