Programme Manager - Cyber Security & OT
Permanent | Worthing (Hybrid)
£70,000 per annum
We're supporting a major organisation on the South Coast looking for an experienced Programme Manager with a proven track record in delivering complex IT and Cyber Security programmes across Operational Technology (OT) and Network Information Systems environments.
This permanent role offers the opportunity to lead a portfolio of business-critical cyber initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (including NISCAF) and driving transformation in a heavily integrated, legacy-heavy landscape.
Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating the delivery of cyber security programmes, particularly across OT and network infrastructure
- Managing a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and information security standards
- Overseeing the full delivery lifecycle - from initiation and design through to implementation and transition
- Line-managing a team of Project Managers and Analysts, providing mentorship, oversight, and strategic direction
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including IT, InfoSec, business stakeholders, and external vendors
- Driving quality assurance across projects, enforcing governance and standards, and managing interdependencies
- Reporting on project progress, budgets, risks, and compliance issues to senior leadership and relevant authorities
Requirements
- Deep experience managing cyber security and network information security programmes, including NISCAF compliance
- Strong understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and associated risks
- Solid background delivering complex IT and business change projects within legacy system landscapes
- Demonstrable leadership in managing project teams, third-party suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Familiarity with delivery methodologies (Prince2, PMP, Agile)
- Proven ability to manage large portfolios and influence stakeholders across IT and business functions
- Strong knowledge of risk management, regulatory frameworks, and security governance
- Water or utilities industry experience would be advantageous
