Cyber Technical Delivery Manager

Overview

We are supporting a leading investment banking client in London who is seeking an experienced Cyber Technical Delivery Manager to join a large-scale Cyber Security Transformation Programme.

This role will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex cyber security initiatives across multiple technology domains including Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Operations Cloud Security Vulnerability Management Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance.

The successful candidate will act as the bridge between technical engineering teams cyber security stakeholders business leaders and third-party vendors ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and in line with regulatory and security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Programme & Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects and workstreams.
  
• Develop and maintain project plans milestones RAID logs budgets and resource plans.
  
• Ensure delivery aligns with business objectives security standards and regulatory requirements.
  
• Manage dependencies across multiple technology and business teams.
  
• Drive project governance and reporting activities.
  

Cyber Security Delivery

• Deliver initiatives across:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
    
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)
    
  • Security Operations (SOC)
    
  • SIEM Platforms
    
  • Cloud Security
    
  • Vulnerability Management
    
  • Data Protection and DLP
    
  • Security Monitoring and Threat Detection
    
  • Secure File Transfer and Encryption Programmes
    
• Coordinate technical teams to ensure successful implementation of security controls and technologies.
  

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with senior stakeholders across Cyber Security Infrastructure Cloud Risk Compliance and Business Functions.
  
• Provide regular programme updates to senior management and governance forums.
  
• Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and technology vendors.
  
• Facilitate workshops steering committees and technical review sessions.
  

Risk & Governance

• Identify manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
  
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies and regulatory frameworks.
  
• Support audit risk and compliance activities.
  
• Track and report programme KPIs and delivery metrics.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Cyber Security Experience

• Strong understanding of enterprise cyber security principles and controls.
  
• Experience delivering projects involving:
  • IAM and Access Governance
    
  • PAM Solutions
    
  • SIEM and Security Monitoring
    
  • Cloud Security
    
  • Endpoint Security
    
  • Vulnerability Management
    
  • Data Protection
    
  • Security Compliance Programmes
    
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as:
  • NIST
    
  • ISO 27001
    
  • CIS Controls
    
  • Cyber Essentials
    
  • Regulatory requirements within Financial Services
    

Technical Knowledge

• Good understanding of:
  • Microsoft Azure
    
  • AWS
    
  • Active Directory / Entra ID
    
  • Security Monitoring Platforms
    
  • Identity Management Solutions
    
  • Network and Infrastructure Security
    
• Ability to engage effectively with technical architects engineers and security specialists.
  

Delivery Management

• Proven experience delivering complex technology or cyber programmes within large enterprise environments.
  
• Strong project and programme management experience.
  
• Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  
• Excellent RAID management and governance skills.
  
• Strong budget and financial management experience.
  

Essential Experience

• Previous experience working within Investment Banking Banking or Financial Services.
  
• Experience delivering cyber security transformation programmes.
  
• Experience operating within regulated environments.
  
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at Executive and C-Level.
  
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and system integrators.
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience with:
  • Microsoft Sentinel
    
  • Splunk
    
  • SailPoint
    
  • CyberArk
    
  • Okta
    
  • CrowdStrike
    
  • Microsoft Defender Suite
    
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices.
  
• Exposure to cloud migration and security transformation programmes.
  
• Experience supporting regulatory remediation initiatives.
  

Qualifications & Certifications

One or more of the following would be advantageous:

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
  
• PMP
  
• Agile Practitioner / Scrum Certification
  
• CISSP
  
• CISM
  
• CISA
  
• CRISC
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced complex environments.
  
• Self-motivated with a strong focus on delivery and outcomes.
  

Key Deliverables

• Successful delivery of cyber security projects and workstreams.
  
• Effective management of risks issues and dependencies.
  
• Timely implementation of security controls and technologies.
  
• Improved cyber security posture and compliance alignment.
  
• High-quality governance reporting and stakeholder engagement.