Cyber Security Project Manager Cyber Ark - McGregor Boyall - #2187585

Cyber Security Project Manager (Cyber Ark)
Up to £575 per day Inside of IR35
Hybrid - 2/3 days a week onsite
6 months +
Project Manager – Cyber Security Projects (Cyber Ark and IGA)

Role Overview
We are seeking a delivery-focused Project Manager to lead and support the implementation of key cyber security initiatives within a highly regulated financial services environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering strategic security projects across this financial services org., including technologies and programmes such as CyberArk, Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and Penetration Testing Programme, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal risk frameworks, and information security standards.
This role requires strong project delivery expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills and a solid understanding of cyber security principles. Experience delivering security projects within a regulated and compliance-driven environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver end-to-end cyber security projects across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.
Develop and manage project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.
Coordinate with internal technology, security, risk, compliance and business teams, as well as third-party vendors to ensure successful project execution.
Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation and escalation strategies.
Maintain project governance artefacts, including RAID logs, status reports, budget forecasts and steering committee materials.
Oversee testing, validation, deployment, and transition-to-support activities to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
Provide regular and accurate project reporting to stakeholders and senior management.
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with organisational project management methodologies and change management processes.

Skills & Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years' project management experience within financial services.
Strong understanding of cyber security principles, risk management, and regulatory requirements within the financial services sector.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
Experience managing third-party suppliers and technology vendors.
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
Relevant project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2. PMP).
Preferred Experience
Delivery experience involving CyberArk, Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM).
Experience managing penetration testing programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in strengthening this financial services cyber security capabilities and regulatory compliance posture.