Project Manager - Cybersecurity Operational Technologies

Role Overview:

London Strategy is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 5 to 7 years of delivery experience and exposure to Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control System (ICS) environments to join our OT Cybersecurity practice.

The role will support the delivery of complex OT cybersecurity programmes across industrial environments, working with client stakeholders, OT engineering teams, cybersecurity specialists, vendors and senior programme leadership.

The successful candidate should be comfortable managing projects involving environments such as SCADA, DCS, PLC and HMI, with a good understanding of the operational constraints and dependencies associated with OT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the planning, coordination and delivery of OT cybersecurity projects and workstreams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, dependencies, budgets and delivery schedules.
• Manage RAID logs, actions, decisions, governance, and project reporting.
• Coordinate client stakeholders, OT engineering teams, cybersecurity SMEs and third-party vendors.
• Track delivery across multiple sites, technical teams, and project dependencies.
• Support delivery activities relating to OT cybersecurity assessments, remediation, network segmentation, secure remote access, and security control implementation.
• Ensure technical dependencies, site constraints, and operational risks are clearly understood and reflected in the project plan.
• Prepare concise project updates, management reports, and escalation materials for programmed and client leadership.
• Manage changes to scope, timelines and dependencies and ensure appropriate escalation where required.
• Support project delivery aligned with OT cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.
• Drive actions through to closure and maintain clear accountability across project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of project management experience in project coordination, project management, or a related delivery role
• Demonstrated experience working within Operational Technology (OT) or industrial control system (ICS) environments such as SCADA, DCS, PLC, or HMI
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, IT, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Desirable (Not Required)

• Experience delivering OT cybersecurity programmes or security-control implementation projects.
• Understanding of IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82 or similar OT security frameworks.
• Experience with OT network segmentation, industrial network architecture, secure remote access, or OT security monitoring projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working in regulated or industrial sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy, utilities or critical infrastructure.

What We Offer

• Structured mentorship and training pathway into OT cybersecurity project management
• Exposure to high-profile client engagements
• Support toward relevant certifications (e.g., CAPM, IEC 62443 Fundamentals)
• Career progression into mid-level OT Cybersecurity PM roles

Location

• Eastern Europe (Remote)

Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: October
• Rate: Competitive, based on experience

About London Strategy

London Strategy is an IT consulting firm based in London with deep expertise in M&A, IT, and transformation services. Our team turns complexity into priority actions, clear timelines, and executive-ready decisions supported by strong governance. We work alongside senior advisors with Big 4 and top-tier consultancy backgrounds, and our success is built on rolling up our sleeves, tackling complex challenges head-on, and implementing the technology that transforms how organizations operate. As we grow and deepen our impact globally, we're looking for the right people to join us on our mission.