OT Project Manager

Sword Group

. Lead end-to-end delivery of OT projects against agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeAberdeen • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Operational Technology (OT) projects, including project planning, governance, risk management, and financial control. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders effectively while ensuring compliance with quality standards and client requirements.

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Operational Technology (OT) Project ManagementProject Governance and Risk ManagementStakeholder Engagement and CommunicationOT Cyber Security Standards KnowledgeBudget and Resource Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningRisk ManagementFinancial ControlChange Request ManagementContinuous ImprovementTechnical Project DeliveryWorkshop FacilitationMilestone TrackingClient Relationship ManagementCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Industrial Control Systems (ICS)Critical InfrastructureIEC 62443NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)Energy SectorUtilities SectorCyber Security TransformationTechnology ModernizationOperational ReadinessMultidisciplinary Team Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of OT projects against agreed scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards
Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, delivery methodologies and reporting structures
Develop, manage and track project plans, roadmaps, milestones and deliverables
Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and change requests
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across OT, cyber security, infrastructure, networking and engineering
Manage project resources, budgets, financial reporting and commercial performance
Lead project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction
Support OT cyber security transformation, improvement and maturity programmes
Manage third-party suppliers, contractors and external delivery partners
Ensure compliance with governance, quality standards and client requirements
Provide regular project reporting on progress, risks and key decisions
Facilitate collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders and operational personnel
Support transition of completed projects into operational service and ensure effective handover and business readiness
Identify continuous-improvement opportunities across project delivery processes and methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing projects within Operational Technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS) or critical infrastructure environments
Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects or portfolios
Good understanding of OT environments, industrial systems and associated operational challenges
Knowledge of OT cyber security standards and frameworks, including IEC 62443, OG86 and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
Strong project planning, governance, risk management and financial control capabilities
Experience managing project budgets, resources, dependencies and third-party suppliers
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and working across complex stakeholder environments
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all organisational levels
Experience facilitating workshops, project meetings and technical discussions
Excellent communication, reporting and organisational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver projects within challenging environments
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, structured and delivery-focused approach
Confidence working directly with clients and providing clear project leadership
Experience delivering OT or IT cyber security transformation, technology modernisation or security maturity improvement programmes would be highly desirable
Experience within the energy, utilities, industrial or Critical National Infrastructure sectors would also be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalised Career Development: A development plan customised to individual goals and aspirations, with learning and development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Generous annual leave allowance
Enhanced family friendly benefits
Pension scheme
Access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Equal opportunities employment
Support for accessible hiring-process adjustments