PMO Specialist (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

PMO Specialist (Cybersecurity): Delivering project office services and governance support for critical national infrastructure security projects with an accent on risk management, document control, and stakeholder reporting. Focus on ensuring compliance with governance standards, facilitating board support, and driving progress on complex, high-priority programme initiatives.

Location: Hybrid (4 days office-based in London, Ipswich, Cheltenham, or Manchester, 1 day remote). Must have lived in the UK for 10+ years to obtain required DV Security Clearance.

Company

A global telecommunications and cybersecurity leader protecting vital infrastructure with a team of nearly 3,000 security professionals in the UK.

What you will do

• Oversee document management, ensuring strict compliance with established standards and templates.
• Manage programme risks and issues, escalating high-scoring threats to ensure appropriate attention.
• Analyze contract data to identify trends and themes for primary governance forums.
• Create and assure key performance reports for the SMT, Delivery, and Service Operations teams.
• Provide secretarial support to internal and external boards, including capturing decisions and tracking action items.
• Assess and implement improvements for business processes and PMO service delivery.

Requirements

• Must have lived in the UK for 10+ years to obtain mandatory DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance.
• Strong working knowledge of project management principles, methods, and governance tools.
• Experience providing effective PMO services within large, complex project environments.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to derive recommendations from complex data sources.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management and maintaining project quality standards.
• Ability to work a 37.5-hour week in a hybrid environment.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Programme Boards and governance processes.
• Background in working on large, high-priority business transformation projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a 10% on-target bonus and pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with service-based increases.
• Comprehensive family leave policy and enhanced women’s health support.
• Access to world-class professional training, development, and retail discounts.
• Flexible benefits including private virtual GP appointments, healthcare, and cycle-to-work schemes.