Senior Project Manager (SecOps)

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard

Description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a high-profile public sector engagement, supporting a complex and mission-critical cyber function.

This is a unique opportunity to operate at the heart of Security Operations, combining programme delivery, incident coordination, and operational leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role within the Security Operations function, acting as a central coordination point across cyber activities, ensuring effective governance, delivery, and response across multiple workstreams.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and technical teams, supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, while helping drive continuous improvement in capability and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, governance, and escalation management across Security Operations
• Support and coordinate cyber incident response and remediation activities
• Lead delivery of security and compliance programmes (e.g. policy, DSPT/CAF, audit actions)
• Apply Agile delivery practices to prioritise and manage competing workstreams
• Act as a trusted escalation point, stepping in to support gaps or critical issues
• Drive operational improvements, including tooling, processes, and governance frameworks
• Engage and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and client leadership
• Support team capability development, resourcing, and recruitment activities
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong experience in Security Operations, cyber delivery, or IT/security programme management

Proven ability to operate in high-pressure, fast-moving environments

Experience managing or supporting incident response and risk management activities

Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including senior/executive audiences

Familiarity with Agile delivery methods (Scrum, MoSCoW, etc.)

Able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery support

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to frameworks such as DSPT, CAF, ISO, or similar
• Experience in SecOps leadership or acting-up roles
• Involvement in security capability building or transformation initiatives
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments is highly desirable
  
  
  

Benefits

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
  
  

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, you can utilise the Manage Your Data tool provided by Pinpoint or contact us directly at: global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Notice.

We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.