Description
Cyber Security Project Manager required for a managed Services Provider specialising in IT and Information Security on an initial 9 month contractA senior Project Manager to work on complex cyber security projects where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. The successful Project Manager will need to be based full time in Paris, France.
The role
The individual will lead and provide expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. The individual will be expected to provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees and act as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. The candidate must have the ability to represents the organization to external customers/clients. They must be able to exercise significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinates and integrate the work efforts and deliverables of a large multi-function, multivendor project team - Project may span multiple regions
* Manages projects with aggressive but achievable client deadlines
* Speaks with authority to most layers of depth related to project management methods
* Understands Cyber Security at a generalist level and is able to articulate the clients POV
* Define project scope and project plan, including the budget and the schedule
* Provide financial forecasts as agreed
* Manage project team activities to deliver on agreed targets and budget
* Manage and control Cost/Time & Scope, Risk and Change
* Manage expectations & client relationship. Ensure projects are effectively resourced
* Deliver projects according to the quality standards agreed at by the client.
* Monitor & report project progress, commercials and status into Programme/Portfolio Manager and stakeholders
* Communicate and coordinate project activities within the project team and ensure that priorities are developed and known
Essential skills
* Bachelor's degree (in eg Computer Science, Business Informatics) or equivalent qualification and relevant work experience (at least 7 years)
* Demonstrates an in depth understanding and experience of Project Management Methodology.
* Qualified in either PMI or Prince 2 (Practitioner)
* Have a sound project management background gained within the IT industry managing security projects through the entire project life cycle
* Core competence in Planning, Cost Estimating, Risk Management, Performance Management, Quality & Delivery Assurance
* Excellent record of Stakeholder Management
* Experience working with technical and non-technical teams across a broad range of IT disciplines and geographies
Please note your CV will not be submitted for this or any other role without your prior approval.
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