Programme Manager – Cyber & Information Security

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Programme Manager – Cyber & Information Security with Hire Resolve, for one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. The position is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, or Johannesburg, Gauteng. The Programme Manager will lead complex, business-critical programmes that deliver strategic change, with a key focus on Information Security and Cyber Security initiatives. **What you will do** * Lead complex, business-critical programmes that deliver strategic change across the organisation and for clients. * Provide overall programme leadership, coordinating multiple interdependent projects and workstreams. * Ensure delivery aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk management expectations. * Translate executive-level objectives into executable programme plans. * Maintain delivery momentum across multiple teams and workstreams. * Work on delivery as well as coordinating programmes, fulfilling a hands-on leadership role. * Drive the delivery of Information Security and Cyber Security initiatives as a key focus. * Embed security considerations throughout the programme lifecycle. * Apply a strong and current understanding of security frameworks, standards, industry best practices, and governance. * Engage effectively with security, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams. * Translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes for non-technical stakeholders. * Challenge where appropriate to ensure security requirements are met. * Apply SOC standards and governance requirements across programmes. * Manage programme-level governance, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications. * Provide clear and transparent reporting to senior stakeholders. * Ensure strong governance ability across all programme activities. * Apply Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery approaches as appropriate. * Maintain oversight of regulatory, operational resilience, and risk management expectations. * Engage effectively with senior leaders and executive-level stakeholders. * Influence and challenge senior leaders where necessary. * Build confidence in programme delivery across the organisation. * Communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences. * Manage competing priorities and navigate high levels of ambiguity. * Operate effectively across global time zones and various cultures. * Apply the most appropriate delivery methodology — Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid. * Utilise portfolio and delivery management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or Microsoft Project. * Demonstrate exceptional organisational, planning, and communication skills. * Ensure fluency in English, both written and spoken. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum 5 years' experience operating as a Programme Manager, leading large-scale programmes comprising multiple projects and workstreams. * Strong prior background in Project Management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex change initiatives. * Significant experience delivering Information Security and/or Cyber Security programmes, with demonstrable knowledge of current security standards, frameworks, and industry best practices. * Ability to engage effectively with security, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams, translating technical concepts into clear business outcomes. * Proven experience managing programme-level governance, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications. * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders and build confidence in programme delivery. * Experience working in fast-paced, complex environments with competing priorities and high levels of ambiguity. * Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches, with the judgement to apply the most appropriate methodology. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an experienced Programme Manager with a minimum of 5 years in the field, specifically leading large-scale programmes with multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Project Management and significant experience delivering Information Security and/or Cyber Security programmes, coupled with an understanding of current security standards and frameworks. They should possess excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences. Candidates must be adept at managing programme-level governance, risks, dependencies, and budgets, and be comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments across global time zones. Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches is also essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/programme-manager-cyber-information-security-hire-resolve Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Azure
• Project management
• Agile / Scrum

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