Senior Project Manager (SecOps)

NCC Group

Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile public sector engagement supporting a complex and mission-critical cyber function.

This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Security Operations combining programme delivery incident coordination and operational leadership in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role within the Security Operations function acting as a central coordination point across cyber activities ensuring effective governance delivery and response across multiple workstreams.

Youll work closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives while helping drive continuous improvement in capability and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight governance and escalation management across Security Operations
Support and coordinate cyber incident response and remediation activities
Lead delivery of security and compliance programmes (e.g. policy DSPT/CAF audit actions)
Apply Agile delivery practices to prioritise and manage competing workstreams
Act as a trusted escalation point stepping in to support gaps or critical issues
Drive operational improvements including tooling processes and governance frameworks
Engage and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and client leadership
Support team capability development resourcing and recruitment activities

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Strong experience in Security Operations cyber delivery or IT/security programme management
Proven ability to operate in high-pressure fast-moving environments
Experience managing or supporting incident response and risk management activities
Skilled in stakeholder engagement including senior/executive audiences
Familiarity with Agile delivery methods (Scrum MoSCoW etc.)
Able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery support

Desirable Experience:

Exposure to frameworks such as DSPT CAF ISO or similar
Experience in SecOps leadership or acting-up roles
Involvement in security capability building or transformation initiatives
Experience in public sector or regulated environments is highly desirable

Benefits

What do we offer in return

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension Life Assurance and Share Save Scheme.
Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life like getting married/entering into a civil partnership becoming a grandparent and welcoming home a new pet.
Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Were looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile public sector engagement supporting a complex and mission-critical cyber function. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Security Operations combining programme delivery incident coordination and operatio...