Programme Manager - Cyber Risk Reduction (Outside IR35)

Summary: The role is for an experienced IT Programme Manager specializing in Cyber Security delivery, specifically focusing on Cyber Risk Reduction and ISO 27001 compliance. The position requires strong governance, strategic planning, and the ability to manage multiple cyber initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of North Yorkshire and be available for hybrid working arrangements. The role emphasizes engagement with senior stakeholders and effective management of resources and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cyber programme planning, governance, and roadmap development.
• Oversee delivery of complex, multi-workstream cyber initiatives.
• Drive ISO 27001 alignment and manage programme-level risks and dependencies.
• Engage senior stakeholders (CISO, CIO, HR) and provide clear reporting.
• Manage budgets, resources, and third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate change across IT, security, and business teams.

Key Skills:

• Experience in IT Programme Management.
• Strong knowledge of Cyber Security and ISO 27001.
• Governance and strategic planning capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple workstreams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Budget and resource management experience.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: North Yorkshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Outside IR35, Programme Manager with strong Cyber Security delivery, Hybrid working North Yorkshire, ideally worked through ISO27001,

My leading client is looking to recruit an experienced IT Programme Manager to lead a major Cyber Risk Reduction/ISO 27001 workstream within a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong governance capability, strategic planning, and the ability to drive delivery across multiple cyber initiatives. Candidates must be within a commutable distance of Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cyber programme planning, governance, and roadmap development.
• Oversee delivery of complex, multi-workstream cyber initiatives.
• Drive ISO 27001 alignment and manage programme-level risks and dependencies.
• Engage senior stakeholders (CISO, CIO, HR) and provide clear reporting.
• Manage budgets, resources, and third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate change across IT, security, and business teams.

If you're available immediately and based within comfortable commute of the area - as it will be at least 2 days onsite - if you feel you this, is you please apply for a further conversation.