Technical IT Project Manager (12-month FTC)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria aligned to business priorities.
• Manage full project lifecycle using structured methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, hybrid models).
• Ensure robust governance, including RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), reporting, and escalation management.
• Deliver clear executive reporting, including status dashboards, financial tracking, and risk posture.

• Oversee delivery of core infrastructure initiatives.
• Manage migration programmes across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Ensure solutions align with architecture standards, resilience and security requirements.

• Deliver cybersecurity initiatives aligned to firm-wide security strategy.
• Support AI security and governance initiatives including implementation of secure AI adoption frameworks.
• Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded across all infrastructure, cloud, and AI-enabled projects.
• Work closely with security teams to ensure regulatory and policy compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, 42001 and NIST frameworks).

• Act as the key interface between IT Operations, Infrastructure & Security teams, Business stakeholders and external vendors/service providers.
• Translate technical concepts into business-aligned outcomes and value.
• Facilitate workshops, steering committees, and executive updates.

• Manage third-party vendors delivering infrastructure, cloud, and security services.
• Track and manage project budgets, including CAPEX/OPEX forecasting and cost control.
• Support procurement processes and vendor selection.

• Proactively identify and manage technical and project risks.
• Ensure projects align with internal information security policies and audit requirements.
• Support security assessments, penetration testing remediation, and audit readiness.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field AND
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management with a track record of delivering IT infrastructure and cyber security projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and Security technologies, including cloud technologies/services, security, networking, servers and storage.
• ITIL Foundation or similar service management awareness.
• Strong knowledge of security principles and risk management

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification(s) certified

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft technology stack.
• Strong experience with cyber security domains: IAM, cloud, endpoint and network security and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency in project management tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills written and verbal in English (individual or group) to enable effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to complete assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• High-quality documentation skills and process-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
  
  

• Collaborative mindset and who can work independently or more often as part of a diverse team and group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional aptitude for dealing with ambiguity, unexpected emergencies, frequent interruptions, and competing deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible and adaptable disposition with a willingness to work hands-on, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of individual and team’s work.
• Innate curiosity and willingness to learn and evolving technology environment on an ongoing basis: develops knowledge base and skill set beyond that called for by immediate tasks and continually push the ‘knowledge envelope’.
• A continuous improvement mindset, continually critically evaluating results to drive improvements of processes and / or methods and/or underlying technology direction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Leading hybrid working policy
• Immediate pension scheme
• Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including full gym and wellness programme