Project Manager – Security & Infrastructure

Job Details:

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to support a series of IT Security and Infrastructure initiatives for one of our key clients. This is a long-term engagement (12 months) with potential for extension, focused on delivering high-impact security programmes and translating strategic recommendations into actionable projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of major security and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client strategy, timelines, and governance frameworks.
• Manage delivery of the Security Hygiene Programme, including: 
• Expanding Qualys coverage across retail tills.
• Conducting Azure environment assessments using tools such as Azure Advisor and Audit Point.
• Driving remediation and compliance improvements.
• Translate recommendations from a recent Security Maturity Assessment into actionable projects and initiatives such as: 
• Sub-domain ownership and governance.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and third parties to ensure successful delivery.
• Work closely with the client to define deliverables, scope, and reporting cadence.

Required:

• Proven experience managing Security and Infrastructure projects end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security practices, frameworks, and tools.
• Hands-on experience in: 
• Cloud security (especially Microsoft Azure).
• Security hygiene, vulnerability management, and remediation tracking.
• Governance and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated ability to translate assessment findings into delivery initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and business teams.
• Experience managing external partners or vendors.

Preferred:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
• Background in enterprise environments (retail, manufacturing, or financial services advantageous).
• Experience working with hybrid or remote teams.