Cybersecurity Project Manager - Knutsford

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Knutsford.

Our client is seeking a results-driven Project Manager with cybersecurity experience to lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management methodologies and a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and regulatory requirements. This role ensures the successful delivery of cybersecurity initiatives that protect our organisation's data, systems, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage cybersecurity projects, including risk assessments, compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2), incident response preparedness, and infrastructure security upgrades
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, security, legal, and business stakeholders
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and deliverables, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and timeline
• Report project status to stakeholders and senior leadership, providing clear and actionable insights
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party cybersecurity solution providers.
• Ensure that all projects adhere to internal cybersecurity policies and external compliance standards
• Facilitate training, awareness, and change management as part of cybersecurity implementations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project management with at least 2 years in cybersecurity-related projects
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threats, and best practices
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana)
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• PMP, CISM, CISSP, or similar certifications
• Experience with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Background in penetration testing coordination or vulnerability management programs
• Agile or hybrid project management methodology experience

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.