Alexander Mann Solutions - Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Cyber Project Manager for a 6 month contract based in London or Newcastle upon Tyne on a hybrid working model. Purpose of the role: The Cyber Project Manager will deliver a range of prioritised projects across a portfolio of work that collectively helps improve the security posture of the firm in accordance with the firm's strategic objectives. The delivery of the work will follow Prince 2 Agile methodology and will involve working closely with various internal teams including cyber resilience, governance, risk and compliance, infrastructure and operations teams. What you'll do: Manage the successful delivery of a range of Cyber Security related technology as part of the group's strategy through working to embed security within the software development life cycle and ensuring Arup is prepared to defend against upcoming frontier AI models. Ensure an effective governance model is in place to support the delivery of the project, chairing project boards and robust status reporting. Work with a varied set of global stakeholders and develop effective relationships, building motivated, delivery focussed teams. Articulate and document sound business cases, with clearly defined measurable business outcomes and benefits. Produce sufficiently detailed plans and project related documents. Work closely with the project and technical specialist teams to ensure business needs are understood and delivered by the project. Experience of working within a Programme framework along with the ability to undertake elements of programme assurance. The skills you'll need: Strong experience in delivering Cyber projects. Hold relevant formal project management accreditation such as Prince 2, PMI, APM. Demonstrable experience of delivering projects in accordance with Waterfall and Agile methodologies, with emphasis in managing Agile delivery teams. Be able to engage both with technical teams and business stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes & benefits. Demonstrable ability to manage and influence stakeholders of all levels. Comprehensive skills around problem, Issue, Risk and Change Management. Ability to competently manage multiple projects in a demanding environment. Strong risk assessment, problem resolution, negotiation and influencing skills. Have a successful track record in delivering complex global projects. About the Client: Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.