Cyber Security Project Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Projects Manager to manage and deliver Security projects (The Security & Compliance portfolio, IT Infrastructure, information security, networking, firewall projects).

Location: Hybrid, Canberra and Sydney preferred

Initial Contract: till 30 June 2026

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and execute end-to-end delivery of projects within the Security & Compliance program to deliver specified outcomes within timeframes and within budget.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies, and provide regular updates to senior management through structured reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and third-party vendors to deliver technical outcomes
• Plan and manage the workloads of a multidisciplinary team of staff, contractors and consultants.
• Perform project management and governance activities including reporting, budgeting and cost accounting.
• Work with partner vendors and Organizational Technology and Business areas to coordinate tasks, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage vendor performance, ensuring they meet contracted milestones, deliverables, and quality expectations.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues or roadblocks, escalating where required to maintain project momentum and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to the Organizational project governance framework, including documentation, approvals, and risk management processes.
• Technical Knowledge and Experience in IT Security capability projects
• Good experience in project budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Worked in Federal Government or State Government IT security or Infrastructure projects.
• Managed the end-to-end delivery of cyber security uplift initiatives, focusing specifically on implementing and maturing the Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC) Essential Eight mitigation strategies.

Essential requirements

• At least 10+ years of experience as a IT Project Manager delivering complex projects across data centres, networking, security areas
• Strong Project Management fundamentals with ability to manage scope, budget, schedule, and stakeholders
• Ability to consistently follow project governance requirements within the organization.
• Experience and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage third party suppliers in ensuring they deliver to the committed outcomes, timeframes and costs
• Ability manages project team members to ensure they deliver to the committed outcomes and timeframes
• Technical Knowledge and Experience in IT Security capability projects

Desirable

Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology or related discipline

Project Management certification like PMP, Agile, Scrum

Financial Services Industry Regulatory Frameworks & industry experience

Federal Government Security Frameworks & industry / customer experience

 How to apply:

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