Cybersecurity Project / Program Manager

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Project / Program Manager to lead and deliver complex cybersecurity transformation programs across global and multi-entity environments. This is a contract role suited to a professional who can operate across both technical and governance domains while engaging senior stakeholders and driving measurable outcomes.

You will work closely with clients to plan, execute, and operationalise large-scale cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with international security standards and successful delivery against agreed milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cybersecurity transformation programs across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Define program scope, roadmap, budgets, KPIs, and delivery milestones
• Establish governance frameworks, steering committees, and reporting structures
• Oversee implementation of cybersecurity solutions including SIEM, SOC, IAM, DLP, and cloud security
• Manage vendors, third-party providers, and security tool deployments
• Drive risk remediation, threat modelling, and incident readiness initiatives
• Maintain risk registers, audit documentation, and compliance tracking
• Ensure alignment with frameworks and regulations including ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and PCI-DSS
• Act as the bridge between technical teams and executive stakeholders
• Provide strategic advisory on cybersecurity, governance, and data protection

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, program management, or risk and compliance roles
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity transformation and program delivery in consulting or client-facing environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise security domains including network, cloud, IAM, data, and endpoint security
• Solid knowledge of frameworks and standards: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, PCI-DSS
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies, security governance, and third-party risk management
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills — able to translate technical risks into business language

Desirable Certifications: PMP / PRINCE2 | CISSP | CISM | CISA | CCSP

Contracting Details

• Type: Contract
• Start Date: Immediately
• Rate: Competitive, based on experience

About London Strategy We are an IT consulting firm based in London with vast experience in M&A, IT, and transformation services. Our team transforms complexity into priority actions, a clear timeline, and executive decisions supported by appropriate governance. You can work with senior advisors with Big 4 and top-tier advisory firm backgrounds. Our success comes from a shared belief in rolling up our sleeves, working hard to solve complex challenges, executing plans, and implementing technology to help transform organisations. As we grow and deepen our impact on organisations worldwide, we seek the right people to join us on our mission.