Cyber Security Project Manager NIS / CAF / Energy

Cyber Security Project Manager (NIS / CAF / Energy)UtilitiesPredominantly remote: Onsite in Glasgow when needed for workshops / meetings etc6 months+£600 per day

In short: Cyber PM required to join an energy company in the beginning phase of a cyber regulatory programme. NIS and/or CAF knowledge would be beneficial; as would energy, utilities, Operational Technology (OT).

In full:

Purpose:

Responsible for the delivery of complex projects to the agreed time, cost and ensuring standards and best practices are adhered to and that blockers are responded to robustly and quickly. Understands the NIS Regulatory Compliance roadmap and work with relevant business partners to prioritise and mobilise work in accordance with available capacity, ensuring demand view is kept up to date. Works with business sponsors and stakeholders to define how the projects will be delivered and methodology to be used. The role oversees all aspects of the project delivery through to handing over to business as usual, through the effective management of; assigned resources (both internal and external), approved suppliers, allocated budgets and financial approval process.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure all projects align to High Level EP plans and project reference numbers
• Ensure that all projects consider the appropriate scope and stakeholders, i.e. should the project deliver a Generation solution rather than a solution for an individual business unit such as DPS or Hydro?
• Ensure realistic project plans are in place and maintained with risk based contingency planning
• Ensure that requirements consider the Ofgem Guidance issued within the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) overlay associated with the Contributing Outcome and Indicators of Good Practice that projects are seeking to satisfy
• Ensure resources are committed and lead the matrix team to meet agreed timescales, assisting the team in removing blockers to their delivery
• Monitor costs, timescales, resourcing, and notify Programme Manager on any deviation from agreed tolerances through close management of risks and issues
• Ensure requirements aligned to business outcome of project, working closely with stakeholders and analysts to identify, challenge and agree/challenge the scope and critical purpose of the project.
• Ensure all projects follow the stage gate process and produce the appropriate artefacts, that are approved and signed off by relevant stakeholders
• Ensure any changes to the scope of a project is appropriately managed and approved
• • Ensure all projects OPS Boards are updated to facilitate Portfolio KPI reporting
  • Tracking project progress plans, reporting and RAID.
  • Management of stakeholder expectations on delivery and do not over commit
  • Communicate and collaborate with business teams to ensure success, ensuring a holistic approach is taken considering the delivery of all projects. This may mean aligning delivery of multiple projects to minimise business disruption
  • Use escalation channels to remove blockers in a timely manner
  • Plan and manage governance forums to provide status updates, highlight issues and obtain decisions and direction.
  • Ensure appropriate Business Readiness activity has taken place including impact assessments, Go / No-Go and deployment planning.
  • Build and maintain strong and professional relationships internal and external to the immediate team and with 3rd party suppliers.
  • Working with peers to make best use of available resources according to priority and need.
  • Champion and adhere to project governance process and procedures, identifying and communicating improvements to drive delivery efficiency.
  • Provide an in-depth knowledge of projects, their scope, current status and risks to delivery

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Experience delivering projects within same or similar industry
• Demonstrable experience in proactively managing and delivering all aspects of challenging systems changes in a complex and demanding environment while maintaining structure and clarity
• Demonstrable experience in proactively managing and delivering all aspects of challenging business change projects in a complex and demanding environment while maintaining structure and clarity
• Extensive knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, organisational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods.
• Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies risk and issues, and devises contingency plans.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team(s).
• Ability to plan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using appropriate tools.Ability to utilise MS Project for project planning
• Ability to adhere to Programme Governance and reporting processes
• Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Qualification APM/PMI/Prince II

Beneficial Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Network and Information Systems Regulations
• Experience of Energy generation sector.
• Experience of implementing projects, either technical or business change, within an Operational Environment

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.