Cyber Security Project Manager

  • Tank Recruitment
  • City, London
  • 20/05/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Cyber Security Project Manager (Contract)

Location: Central London
Working Pattern: 3-4 days onsite
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Initial Term: Until end of August 2026, with extensions planned



Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to lead the delivery of key security initiatives within a fast-paced enterprise environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery across cyber security programmes, working closely with technical SMEs, vendors, and senior stakeholders.

This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong vendor management capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to operate proactively within Agile delivery environments.



Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to delivery and handover
  • Lead cyber security projects focused around SOC and Splunk-related initiatives
  • Coordinate internal teams, technical SMEs, third-party vendors, and stakeholders
  • Ensure vendors are effectively managed, challenged where required, and held accountable for delivery
  • Drive Agile project delivery, ensuring timelines, risks, dependencies, and budgets are actively managed
  • Provide clear and concise project reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Maintain strong governance and delivery standards across multiple workstreams
  • Identify and proactively mitigate delivery risks and issues


Required Experience

  • Proven experience delivering end-to-end technology or cyber security projects
  • Strong vendor management experience with the confidence to challenge suppliers where necessary
  • Demonstrable experience delivering projects within Agile environments
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Flexible, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
  • Strong organisational and delivery management capability
  • Ability to operate effectively without requiring deep technical product expertise, leveraging SMEs where appropriate


Desirable Experience

  • Experience working on SOC and/or Splunk-related projects
  • Previous experience within financial services or regulated environments