Senior Digital Security Project Manager

Are you ready to lead complex cybersecurity change that protects services used by millions of people every day?

Come and join DWP Digital as a Senior Digital Security Project Manager within our Digital Adaptive Security Programme - the area responsible for delivering major cybersecurity improvements across DWP's critical services. You'll lead the delivery of complex cybersecurity projects that embed secure-by-design controls across services used by millions of people every day.

This is a leadership role where your ability to coach, mentor, inspire and engage people will be fundamental to your success. You'll drive delivery pace, shape governance and direction and work closely with technical teams, suppliers, and senior leaders. This is a high-impact role where you will directly strengthen the security and resilience of the UK's largest public service organisation.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior Digital Security Project Manage to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. 

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• A track record of delivering complex cybersecurity projects end‑to‑end, often overseeing multiple workstreams within a large, demanding organisational setting.
• Experience leading technical change programmes across large and complex IT environments, with a strong understanding of the full project management lifecycle.
• Skilled at identifying risks and blockers early, taking action to resolve or escalate quickly, and helping teams learn from recurring themes or issues.
• Confident working in fast‑moving and changing environments, with proven ability to navigate complexity, shift priorities, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing procurement, commercial or supplier relationships, with the ability to plan creatively, manage budgets and optimise delivery for speed, value and quality.

You and your role

As a Senior Digital Security Project Manager working at the heart of our Adaptive Security Programme, you'll oversee multiple projects designed to embed secure-by-design principles, introduce new security controls, and reduce vulnerabilities across a vast and complex technology landscape.

You'll work with multidisciplinary delivery teams, cybersecurity specialists, suppliers, and senior leaders to ensure successful outcomes. Whether you're leading project planning, resolving complex risks, or shaping governance and reporting, your leadership will keep high‑profile security projects on track and aligned with strategic priorities.

This role also plays a central part in shaping how we deliver security projects across DWP Digital - whether that is supporting continuous improvement, building confidence in security delivery practices, or even shaping our approach to delivering projects at such complexity. This is ideal for someone who thrives in large-scale environments, enjoys balancing technical depth with delivery leadership, and is motivated by protecting services which millions of people rely on.

You'll succeed in this role if you know how to bring clarity, confidence and strong delivery discipline to complex environments. You should be someone who really cares about building secure, resilient, user-focused digital services.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in our brilliant digital hub Manchester.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of £57,946 - £68,205

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

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