Programme Manager – Cyber and Information Security

Description

The world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers is looking for a Programme Manager - Cybersecurity and Information Security to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape or Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Programme Leadership and Delivery

• Lead complex, business-critical programmes that deliver strategic change across the organisation and for our 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 — this is a hands-on leadership role.

Cyber and Information Security

• Drive the delivery of Information Security and Cyber Security initiatives as a key focus of the role.

• 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.

Governance Risk and Reporting

• 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.

Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Methodologies

• 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

• 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.

Nice to have

• Experience delivering change within Financial Services, Banking, Asset Management, Fund Administration, FinTech, or other regulated environments.

• Familiarity with regulatory, operational resilience, information security, or cyber security requirements applicable to financial institutions.

• Experience leading large-scale transformation, integration, migration, or onboarding programmes.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar portfolio and delivery management tools.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Gaby Turner at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration

R15 000 000 - R18 000 000 per annum About Us

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