Project Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Specialist Computer Centres PLC
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Preston, Lancashire, England, UK
Summary: The role of Project Manager involves leading a Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and NIS Regulations improvement programme to enhance cyber resilience and ensure regulatory compliance within complex IT/OT environments. The position requires a seasoned professional who can coordinate assessments, develop remediation roadmaps, and provide expert guidance to stakeholders. The contract is hybrid and based in Preston, with a daily rate of £500.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate CAF gap assessments across IT, OT and supporting business processes.
- Oversee the evaluation of control maturity, reviewing evidence, policies, architectures and operational practices.
- Develop and own a prioritised remediation roadmap aligned to CAF expectations, NIS Regulations and risk appetite.
- Work with technical teams to define practical remediation actions, timelines, dependencies and resource requirements.
- Ensure remediation plans integrate with existing change, asset management and risk governance processes.
- Provide clear reporting and expert guidance to senior stakeholders, supporting audit and regulatory readiness.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering cyber security, risk, or regulatory change programmes.
- Deep understanding of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), NCSC guidance and NIS Regulations.
- Knowledge of IT and OT security, and experience with cyber maturity assessments or audits.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps, assess risk impact and prioritise remediation.
- Excellent documentation and evidence-review skills, including mapping to CAF contributing outcomes.
- Outstanding communication skills, able to translate technical findings into clear business-level insights.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Preston
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Project Manager - £500/day via Umbrella - 6-month contract - Preston (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and NIS Regulations improvement programme, driving cyber resilience and regulatory compliance across complex IT/OT environments.
Your responsibilities as the Project Manager
- Lead and coordinate CAF gap assessments across IT, OT and supporting business processes.
- Oversee the evaluation of control maturity, reviewing evidence, policies, architectures and operational practices.
- Develop and own a prioritised remediation roadmap aligned to CAF expectations, NIS Regulations and risk appetite.
- Work with technical teams to define practical remediation actions, timelines, dependencies and resource requirements.
- Ensure remediation plans integrate with existing change, asset management and risk governance processes.
- Provide clear reporting and expert guidance to senior stakeholders, supporting audit and regulatory readiness.
As a successful Project Manager, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering cyber security, risk, or regulatory change programmes.
- Deep understanding of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), NCSC guidance and NIS Regulations.
- Knowledge of IT and OT security, and experience with cyber maturity assessments or audits.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps, assess risk impact and prioritise remediation.
- Excellent documentation and evidence-review skills, including mapping to CAF contributing outcomes.
- Outstanding communication skills, able to translate technical findings into clear business-level insights.
If you're a Project Manager with strong CAF, NIS and cyber resilience experience looking for your next hybrid contract in Preston, we'd love to hear from you - apply now to discuss this Project Manager opportunity in more detail. Professional references required.
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