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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Project Manager (IT/OT) - **Company:** Sword Group - **Location:** Aberdeen, UK - **Salary:** £61,571.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Identity and Access Management, Network Security, PRINCE2, Remote Access Technology, Service Pack, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Process Control Systems, Operational Systems - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5893915076 ## About the Role * Proven experience delivering cyber security or technology projects. * Strong project management skills with experience managing budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholders. * Ability to engage with technical and non-technical audiences. * Experience working within regulated, critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, or industrial environments. * Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches. An understanding of the following areas would be highly beneficial: * Vulnerability Management * Security Patching Programmes * Secure Remote Access Solutions * Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) * Identity and Access Management * Security Operations and Monitoring * Network Security * Cyber Risk Management * Operational Technology (OT) Security * Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA environments Desirable : * Experience delivering projects within OT, industrial, manufacturing, offshore, or critical national infrastructure environments. * Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards such as NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, or NIS regulations. * Relevant project management certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, MSP, etc.). ## Description We are seeking an experienced Cyber Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high-profile cyber security initiatives spanning both traditional IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across two critical cyber programmes: * Building and enhancing cyber security capabilities across the enterprise environment. * Leading the replacement and transformation of cyber security systems protecting industrial and offshore OT assets. Working closely with cyber security, infrastructure, operations, and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering projects that strengthen security posture, improve resilience, and support the organisation's digital transformation journey. * Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple cyber security projects across IT and OT environments. * Lead the planning, governance, execution, and reporting of cyber programmes and initiatives. * Coordinate internal teams, third-party vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. * Support the expansion and enhancement of enterprise cyber security services and capabilities. * Drive the 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 appropriate change management and stakeholder engagement throughout project lifecycles. * Provide clear communication and reporting to senior leadership and programme sponsors. * Support compliance, security, and operational requirements across both business and industrial environments., 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. 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