- Company Name
- Bridewell
- Job Title
- Junior Project Manager (Cyber Security)
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Junior Project Manager (Cyber Security)
**Role Summary:**
Support the planning, execution, and delivery of cyber security projects, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication. Provide assistance across all project lifecycle stages while collaborating with security professionals and cross‑functional teams.
**Expectations:**
- Minimum 6 months experience as a Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or equivalent in IT/Cyber Security.
- Foundational project management qualification (APM PFQ, PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation) and eligibility for APM Associate Member.
- Basic understanding of cyber security principles, standards, and technologies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and time‑management skills.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Assist in initiating, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria for cyber security initiatives (e.g., Security Framework Audits, Risk Management, Data Privacy, Offensive Security, Architecture, Cloud Security).
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations under guidance of senior PMs.
- Document deliverables, track progress, and report discrepancies against the plan.
- Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.
- Apply relevant industry frameworks (APM, PRINCE2, Agile) and regulatory standards.
- Support onboarding of Managed Security Services (MDR, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management).
- Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders through regular reports and updates.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
- Identify and recommend process improvements within the PM lifecycle.
- Engage in continuous learning through trainings, workshops, and conferences related to PM and cyber security.
**Required Skills:**
- Project management fundamentals; Microsoft Project and MS 365 proficiency.
- Basic cyber security knowledge (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI‑DSS).
- Stakeholder management and effective communication (written & verbal).
- Analytical thinking, risk assessment, and documentation.
- Time‑management, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
- Collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Foundational project management qualification (APM PFQ, PRINCE2 Foundation, AgilePM Foundation).
- Eligibility for Associate Member of the Association for Project Management.
- Preferred basic cyber security qualification (ISC² CC, BCS CISMP, or equivalent).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.