Cyber Security Project Manager - SOC

Cyber Security Project Manager required for a global FTSE 100 organisation. The role is focused on leading the Threat Defence workstream within a major cyber transformation programme. This role will drive the uplift of security operations and response capabilities, delivering enhanced network visibility and transitioning services into business-as-usual.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Threat Defence workstream (SOC, EDR, SIEM and security operations uplift).
• Define scope, milestones, resource plans, budgets and success criteria.
• Manage delivery through stage gates, governance forums and Steering Committee oversight.
• Oversee RAID management, risk mitigation and inter-workstream dependencies.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across Technology, Security and operational business units.
• Ensure quality, compliance and alignment to cyber standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS etc.).
• Manage vendors, contracts and SLAs.
• Track benefits realisation and maintain robust reporting to programme leadership.
• Lead service transition and embed capabilities into business-as-usual teams.

Required Experience

• Proven experience leading SOC consolidation and EDR/SIEM implementation programmes.
• Delivery of complex cyber and technology change across federated, geographically dispersed organisations.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, GDPR, SOC 2, IEC62443).
• Experience operating within matrixed environments and large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong risk, governance and compliance understanding.

Core Skills

• Programme and project leadership with strong commercial and budget oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence at senior level.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to translate technical delivery into business outcomes.
• Strong organisational, planning and change management capability.