Security Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager (IAM) to lead and coordinate a high-impact Identity & Access Management (IAM) initiative within a large financial services organisation. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, from initiation through post-implementation review. You’ll act on behalf of the Sponsorship Committee to ensure quality, timely, and budget-conscious delivery.

Your Responsibilities

Project Execution & Leadership

• Manage the IAM epic from definition to closure, ensuring successful delivery across all phases
• Direct and challenge cross-functional project teams, including external partners and stakeholders
• Monitor progress, internal/external dependencies, and milestones, and resolve blockers proactively
• Perform risk and issue management, including escalation where necessary
• Control scope changes, with formal approval and documentation for any deviations

Governance & Quality

• Produce the Project Quality Plan (PQP) to define governance, quality controls, and accountability
• Ensure all deliverables meet required quality levels in line with organisational methodology

Planning & Coordination

• Create and gain alignment on project plans and success criteria with stakeholders
• Initiate internal demand processes (e.g., QBR & QP) where needed
• Oversee project planning from inception to closure, including handover and ope-rationalisation

Ope-rationalisation & Transition

• Coordinate with ERO (Business Analyst) to embed all necessary operational and support aspects
• Prepare a comprehensive Post-Implementation Report with Lessons Learned

Soft Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinker with a detail-oriented mindset
• Confident decision-maker with high adaptability and work ethic
• Autonomous yet collaborative, with a natural leadership presence

Your Profile

• 10+ years of proven project management experience, preferably in financial services
• Strong expertise in projects involving business processes, controls, KPIs, and governance
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects (300–3,000 man-days) end-to-end
• Skilled in both Waterfall and Agile (Scrum, PMI, Prince2) methodologies
• Demonstrated success in managing outsourced vendor/partner projects
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder influence skills
• Fluent in English with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Technically minded with experience in Information Security, particularly IAM
• Familiar with data management topics, and ideally with SailPoint and CyberArk
• Change management affinity is a plus

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in data centre, infrastructure, or cyber-security environments
• Familiarity with public sector or regulated environments