Project Manager


Details:
  • Salary: £500 - 550 - Day
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Job Status: Full-Time
  • Salary Per: Day
  • Location: Durham County Durham
  • Date: 18 hours ago
Description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex IT and cyber security projects within a regulated utilities environment.

This role will be responsible for managing multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with governance and compliance requirements. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and delivery partners to drive successful outcomes across a portfolio of cyber enhancement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects from initiation through to completion.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring progress is monitored and reported effectively.
Manage project governance, including RAID logs, financial reporting, highlight reports, and stakeholder updates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers, and third-party partners.
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating where appropriate.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, quality standards, timescales, and budgets.
Support procurement, commercial, legal, and supplier engagement activities as required.
Manage the delivery of key cyber enhancement milestones and ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.

Project Focus

The successful candidate will support the delivery of AMP8 cyber enhancement projects, including:

Expansion and implementation of cyber security tooling and capabilities.
Development of processes and controls to identify, assess, and manage cyber security risks.
Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, including:
NIS Regulations
ISO 27001
eCAF
Data Protection and Information Security requirements

Essential Experience

Experience delivering cyber security projects
Knowledge of UK regulatory and assurance frameworks
Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex IT or Information Systems projects.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating external suppliers and delivery partners.
Demonstrable experience in risk management, governance reporting, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Experience working within highly regulated industries such as Utilities, Infrastructure, Energy, or Public Sector.

Qualifications

AgilePM, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or equivalent Project Management qualification.
GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.

Skills & Attributes

Strong organisational and planning skills.
Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Proactive, solutions-focused, and delivery-oriented.
Comfortable operating within complex and fast-paced environments.Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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