Programme Manager (Cyber Security) at Sword Group, Scotland, £Contract Rate (Outside IR35)

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

This contract engagement offers a rare opportunity to own and deliver a high-profile cyber security transformation programme, operating at the intersection of technology, risk, and business strategy, with executive visibility and measurable impact across our clients organisation. The Programme Manager will own the end-to-end cyber improvement roadmap, coordinating delivery across IT, Security, Procurement, HR, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and business teams.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale cyber security or technology transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, UK CAF, ISO 27001)
• Experience operating across complex stakeholder environments and driving cross-functional delivery
• Strong programme management capability (planning, risk management, governance, and reporting)
• Ability to translate cyber strategy into structured, deliverable plans
• Confident engaging senior leadership and influencing decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach

This opportunity is offered on a contract basis and can operate Outside IR35 or an a PAYE basis.