Cyber Programme Manager

Introduction

We're recruiting for the position of Cyber Programme Manager.

The purpose of this position will be to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of the cyber security programme, ensuring alignment to the programme's objectives and governance framework; oversee the end-to-end programme management of initiatives as well as associated project plans, risks and dependencies; ensure consistent execution of the programme's delivery in alignment with the managing executives strategic targets, goals and objectives; oversight of risk management, resource allocation, dependencies and challenges, and stakeholder engagement across all markets through CyberSync forums; monitor progress against agreed milestones, producing accurate assurance and performance reports for executive and governance forums; facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between delivery teams, assurance functions, and technical leads; and provide leadership to market-level delivery teams, driving accountability, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement to achieve a resilient, future-ready cyber environment.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading and co-ordinating delivery of the Cyber Improvement Programme, ensuring successful execution of cyber strategic initiatives and alignment with business priorities, Group targets and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Establishing and maintaining programme governance, delivery standards, reporting and assurance processes across all cyber strategic initiatives
• Supporting all cyber planning, strategy execution initiatives and events
• Managing the consolidated cyber roadmap, dependencies, milestones, risks and interrelationships across all workstreams, strategic initiatives, markets and stakeholders
• Providing programme and project management support for strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget and outcomes and targets
• Acting as the central point of co-ordination for programme communications, executive reporting, governance forums and escalations
• Maintaining oversight of programme risks, issues and programme-related actions, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution
• Tracking and reporting on programme outcomes, benefits, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and value delivery, ensuring strategic investments achieve intended objectives
• Supporting programme budgeting, forecasting, resource planning and investment tracking across strategic initiatives where required
• Driving adoption of programme management best practices, standardised tools, reporting automation and lessons learned
• Fostering collaboration across Cyber, Technology, Digital and IT, Networks, Group and market teams to enable effective strategy execution
• Supporting the co-ordination of key priorities where urgent collaboration is required across the Group or markets, including incident response and operational escalations
• Managing urgent co-ordination activities as mini-projects

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric and a three-year degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Cyber Security or a related discipline
• A project management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2, or a business degree with a focus on project management will be an advantage
• Minimum 8 years' experience leading complex programmes and strategic Initiatives, with a proven track record of delivering outcomes across large, multi-stakeholder, cross-functional and multi-country environments
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps, manage interdependencies and risks, and drive delivery against agreed targets, benefits, and business outcomes
• Strong experience establishing programme governance, managing risks and dependencies, tracking KPIs, and benefits realisation, and reporting to executive stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, coordinate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders (both technical and business), and drive alignment without direct authority
• Good understanding of cyber security governance, risk management, and technology environments within a telecommunications or large enterprise context
• Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and deadlines

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