Cyber Security Programme Manager
Until December 2021
Remote based
Up to £600 per day via umbrella only
To lead and deliver a portfolio(s) of cross-functional projects which delivers their functional objectives and targets, aligns to the overall strategy using an Agile methodology.
Key responsibilities
• To build, develop and drive delivery against each stage of the process underpinned by a team endorsed plan
• Assures the attainment of high-quality results as scheduled and within budget
• Group projects to identify clear work packages and appropriate delivery milestones for
• reporting & tracking.
• Maintain best practice in deliverable progress following consistent data processes, decision
• tracking, risks management, budgets etc
• Effective communication with program management & project stakeholders
• Monitor and maintain performance across project team members including any 3rd parties
• Negotiate solutions and address emergent issues
• Ensure all deliverables are fit for purpose by employing effective quality management approaches
• Report progress through agreed reporting mechanisms
Skills required
• Programme Management Competencies including ability to produce & maintain a project schedules and plans
• Ability to apply Agile, Scrum, Kanban practices and related tools as required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and business acumen demonstrated through experience with negotiating, scope management, risk planning and mitigation strategies, interaction with key senior stakeholders
• Understanding of data / Technology related processes, quality practices and development lifecycles
• Experience of resource demand management aligned to project schedules
• Working knowledge of pro-active project risk management plus issue management and resolution
• Able to effectively interact with a broad range of people from business leaders to technical delivery teams/SMEs
• Able to Manage, motivate and maintain focus and of team towards delivery
• Proactive stakeholder management and communications
• Ability to negotiate, influence and hold team members to account as required for successful project delivery