Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom Damia Group Full time £780,000 per year

Security Project Manager - Farnborough (Hybrid) - £65,000-£75,000

My client is a UK-based consultancy serving the UK defence sector. They are on the hunt for a
Security Project Manager
to join their existing experienced team.

Role Purpose

Looking for a proactive and experienced
Security Project Manager
to lead governance activities within a critical
Secure by Design
ERP programme supporting MOD capability delivery. This role ensures that security is embedded throughout the acquisition lifecycle, enabling secure, resilient systems that meet Defence operational needs.

You will be responsible for coordinating governance across delivery teams, Defence Digital stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and assurance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Governance Leadership
    : Develop and maintain programme-level governance aligned with Secure by Design principles and MOD policy.
  • Delivery Assurance
    : Embed security governance into acquisition programme milestones, ensuring traceability and accountability across all phases.
  • Stakeholder Coordination
    : Act as the governance interface between DE&S, Defence Digital, NCSC, and industry partners.
  • Risk & Compliance Oversight
    : Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across delivery workstreams.
  • Policy Integration
    : Ensure alignment with JSP 440, JSP 604, and relevant Defence Digital and NCSC guidance.
  • Reporting & Assurance
    : Produce governance artefacts, assurance reports, and dashboards for senior stakeholders and programme boards.
  • Audit & Accreditation Support
    : Facilitate security accreditation processes and support internal/external audits.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in
    security governance
    within MOD or UK Government programmes.
  • Strong understanding of
    Secure by Design
    ,
    Defence Digital frameworks
    , and MOD acquisition processes.
  • Familiarity with
    JSP 440
    ,
    JSP 604
    , and MOD assurance and accreditation standards.
  • Experience managing
    security risk
    ,
    compliance
    , and
    delivery assurance
    in complex programmes.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including cross-functional coordination.

Desirable Qualifications

  • CISSP
    ,
    CISM
    , or equivalent security certification.
  • PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or AgilePM project management qualification.
  • Experience working with
    Defence Digital
    , DE&S delivery teams.
  • Understanding of
    Cyber Resilience
    ,
    Zero Trust
    , and
    Security Architecture
    principles.

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