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About the Role

Northern Trust is seeking a Cybersecurity Delivery Lead to drive the successful execution of strategic cybersecurity initiatives across key control areas including Privileged Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, Identity Authentication and Authorisation, Security Operations and Data Protection. This is a high-impact delivery role responsible for leading complex, visible and mission-critical cybersecurity projects across global technology and business teams.

Responsibilities

Lead global teams consisting of technical and non-technical employees and consultants to drive successful execution of strategic cybersecurity projects and programs.
Partner with key business and technology stakeholders to define expected project benefits and outcomes and ensure successful achievement through project completion.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project completion.
Develop project schedules including effort estimates and task sequences and assignments and ensure they are adhered to; ensure projects are optimally sequenced and coordinated for efficiency.
Lead resolution of conflicts or escalations in support of project or program delivery.
Create and submit project/program status reports that are accurate and comply with team guidelines.
Establish and maintain project artifact repository; review project deliverables to ensure quality and ensure project adheres to internal software delivery methodology.
Develop project charters; develop and execute project communication plans.
Facilitate engagement with cross-impacted technology and business stakeholders.
Identify and execute approaches to resolve complex problems through critical thinking.
Define and document project scope and ensure scope alignment to project objectives and goals.
Perform and follow project change control procedures for scope, resources, and financials where required.
Ensure adherence to technology Change Management requirements and procedures or system implementations.
Oversee financial management and performance for projects including developing and/or managing project-specific capital and expense budgets, preparing and submitting timely monthly forecasts, proactively analyzing and managing monthly budget variance, optimizing spend for assigned projects, and participation in annual budget planning.
Identify project resource needs and work with leadership to ensure staffing requirements are met.
Manage project resources to deliver tasks, optimize resource utilization and resolve conflicts.
Provide constructive performance feedback regarding staff performance to leadership and line managers.
Foster a supportive project delivery environment that encourages participation, teamwork, and collaboration.
Identify process improvement opportunities supporting current and evolving program governance standards.
Integrate new tools and technology to support greater efficiency and quality in program planning and delivery.
Evangelize best practices for program delivery and governance adherence with peers, stakeholders, and sponsors.

Requirements

At least 10 years of overall experience including in Financial Services industry.
At least 5 years’ experience leading and managing high-visibility technology projects.
Experience leading and driving execution of cybersecurity projects related to Identity & Access Management (i.e., Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA)), Data Protection, Security Operations, or Attack Surface Management.
Experience working within a matrixed organization to drive delivery of complex projects involving multiple disciplines.
Ability to handle ambiguous or complex issues including ability to identify creative resolution paths and gaining necessary alignment and support from leadership and stakeholders to bring to resolution.
Ability to articulate ideas and information verbally and in writing for varying audiences.
Evidence that they take initiative at suggesting improvements and anticipating the needs of leadership, program stakeholders and team members.
Able to handle multiple simultaneous work deliverables and prioritize them accordingly.
Has a delivery mindset with a bias for action, curiosity to learn, challenge, and enhance processes.
Able to assemble data and analyze patterns, trends and draw conclusions and recommendations; rely on data to guide decisions.
Managing project budgets between $250K to $3M and comprised of internal and external labor.
Knowledge of and experience working in software delivery lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Agile/ Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
Experience in demand & capacity management.
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Skills

Cybersecurity Project Management
Identity & Access Management
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
Identity Authentication and Authorization (IAA)
Data Protection
Security Operations
Attack Surface Management
Organizational Savvy
Problem Solving
Communication Skills
Initiative
Organizational Skills
Delivery Mindset
Analytical Skills
Financial Management
Agile/ Scrum
Waterfall
Demand & Capacity Management
MS Project
Azure DevOps (ADO) Boards
Clarity PPM
Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
MS Teams
PowerBI
Tableau

Location

United Kingdom

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10 years of overall experience
5 years' experience leading and managing high-visibility technology projects

Education Level

College or University degree
MBA or relevant advance degree a plus
PMP certification strongly preferred

Benefits

Flexible and collaborative work culture
Strong history of financial strength and stability
Encouraged movement within the organization
Accessible senior leaders
Commitment to an inclusive workplace
Assisting the communities we serve
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture
Reasonable Accommodation for individuals with health conditions and disabilities

About the Company

Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services.
Northern Trust guides the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, Northern Trust has aligned its efforts with its three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
Northern Trust has over 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners.
Northern Trust serves the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Equal Opportunity

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities.