Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
This contract engagement offers a rare opportunity to own and deliver a high-profile cyber security transformation programme, operating at the intersection of technology, risk, and business strategy, with executive visibility and measurable impact across our clients organisation. The Programme Manager will own the end-to-end cyber improvement roadmap, coordinating delivery across IT, Security, Procurement, HR, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and business teams.
Requirements
• Proven experience delivering large-scale cyber security or technology transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, UK CAF, ISO 27001)
• Experience operating across complex stakeholder environments and driving cross-functional delivery
• Strong programme management capability (planning, risk management, governance, and reporting)
• Ability to translate cyber strategy into structured, deliverable plans
• Confident engaging senior leadership and influencing decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach
Benefits
This opportunity is offered on a contract basis and can operate Outside IR35 or an a PAYE basis.
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:
At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.
If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
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