Cyber Project Manager – IT/OT

Sword Group

. Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple cyber security projects across IT and OT environments .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAberdeen • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cyber security projects across IT and OT environments, with a strong focus on project management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with industry regulations. Proficient in implementing security technologies and managing risks within critical infrastructure settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cyber Security Project DeliveryProject Management SkillsAgile and Waterfall MethodologiesVulnerability ManagementNIST and ISO 27001 Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cyber SecurityProject ManagementVulnerability ManagementSecurity PatchingEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Identity and Access ManagementNetwork SecurityCyber Risk ManagementOperational Technology (OT) SecurityIndustrial Control Systems (ICS)

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementClear CommunicationTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

SCADASecure Remote Access Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2PMPAgileMSP

Industry Keywords

Critical InfrastructureEnergyUtilitiesIndustrial EnvironmentsCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple cyber security projects across IT and OT environments
Lead planning, governance, execution, and reporting of cyber programmes and initiatives
Coordinate internal teams, third-party vendors, and business stakeholders
Support expansion and enhancement of enterprise cyber security services and capabilities
Drive replacement and modernisation of cyber security technologies protecting industrial control systems and offshore operational assets
Manage project risks, dependencies, budgets, schedules, and resource requirements
Ensure change management and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles
Communicate and report clearly to senior leadership and programme sponsors
Support compliance, security, and operational requirements across business and industrial environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering cyber security or technology projects
Strong project management skills, including managing budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholders
Ability to engage with technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in regulated, critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, or industrial environments
Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
Understanding of vulnerability management
Understanding of security patching programmes
Understanding of secure remote access solutions
Understanding of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Understanding of Identity and Access Management
Understanding of security operations and monitoring
Understanding of network security
Understanding of cyber risk management
Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) security
Understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments
Experience delivering projects within OT, industrial, manufacturing, offshore, or critical national infrastructure environments (desirable)
Knowledge of NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, or NIS regulations (desirable)
Relevant project management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or MSP (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalised career development plan customised to individual goals and aspirations
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced family friendly benefits
Pension scheme
Access to private health schemes
Well-being schemes
Insurance schemes
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunities
Support for accessibility adjustments during the hiring process