Summary: The Senior Project Manager role focuses on developing a new cyber risk management framework for a client, emphasizing effective risk categorization and implementation. The position requires strong leadership and strategic initiative to navigate a complex environment while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in cybersecurity risk management and engage with various stakeholders to enhance risk governance. This contract position offers opportunities for extension beyond the initial six months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the development of a new cyber risk framework, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the categorization and structuring of cyber risks to enhance risk visibility and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure effective risk governance and compliance.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and resources to ensure successful implementation.
• Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise in cybersecurity risk management.
• Identify, assess, and communicate cyber risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with cybersecurity, compliance, and risk teams to integrate risk management practices across the business.
• Ensure continuous improvement of risk methodologies, reporting mechanisms, and control frameworks.
• Drive engagement and training sessions to enhance risk awareness and best practices.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager in Cyber Risk Management, Information Security, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of cyber risk frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, FAIR).
• Experience working with risk categorization and governance processes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity risk.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive strategic initiatives.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Portsmouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT