InfoSec is looking for a driven Project Manager to join a thriving team of professional Information Security leaders and take ownership of the delivery of exciting and critical programmes of work in the Cloud Security area. The Programme Manager will report to the Infosec Delivery Lead.
The role of the Infosec Project Manager is critical to the delivery of Infosec projects, overseeing and managing the successful delivery of Security initiatives and representing the Infosec interests of projects in other parts of the business.
Working in a fast-moving environment, a successful Infosec Project Manager will be highly motivated and energetic, demonstrate strong soft skills, excellent stakeholder management, excellent supplier management and be a skilful negotiator.
Main Duties
The Infosec Project Manager will be responsible for successfully delivering projects within the Information Security Delivery function, reporting to the Project Sponsor and under the guidance of the Security Delivery Management Team. The Infosec Project Manager will be responsible for adhering to the Project Delivery Framework and delivering projects within time, cost and quality criteria. The Infosec Project Manager will also be responsible for coordinating the security-related activities of major projects and programmes undertaken elsewhere in the business.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Proactive ownership of project deliverables, maintaining a focus on quality.
- Management of stakeholder relationships and communication.
- Development and ownership of the project plan.
- Ownership and proactive management of project risks, issues, resources and changes.
- Ownership and chairing of project-level meetings (steering, progress, ad-hoc).
- Input to and involvement in project-level meetings (steering, progress, ad-hoc).
- Clear, accurate and concise project reporting.
- Adherence to the defined governance framework.
- Support other Project Managers toward successful delivery of the portfolio projects.
- Resource Management.
- Key Milestone Management.
- Budget management of projects up to £500k.
- Delivery of projects using Waterfall or Agile.
Security Delivery Management:
- Proactive stakeholder management- acting as the first point of contact for IT project teams.
- Planning and coordination of Information Security activities throughout the lifecycle of IT projects.
- Negotiating with Infosec Project Managers to ensure the resource requirements of IT projects are met.
- Clear, accurate and concise project reporting into both Infosec and IT.
Behavioural Competencies
Quality Focussed:
- Maintain a focus on high-quality work throughout the entire programme.
Decision Making:
- Ensure decisions are objectively justified.
- Understanding the impact of decisions on the team.
- Confidence in making the right decision, and not necessarily the easy one.
Communication:
- Ensure that all communication is clear and appropriate for its intended audience.
- Able to communicate with employees of all levels, including senior management.
Teamwork:
- Take a proactive lead in creating a supportive environment.
- Readily be available to help support the team.
Dedication:
- Show passion for your work and a commitment to succeed.
Solutions Driven:
- Focus on providing solutions to problems.
Challenging:
- Be prepared to question the status quo and make suggestions for improvement.
- Be willing to voice thoughts on all matters whilst being receptive to feedback.
Our Commitment to You
At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance
We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.
At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.
All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.
You can also view some of our other key benefits here.
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