Project Manager - OT

NCC Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Operational Technology Project Manager

Manchester/ Cheltenham / London

Role overview:

As a Project Manager in NCC Group's Global OT Consulting and Implementation (C&I) division, your role is pivotal in providing project management to our clients.

NCC Group provides end-to-end Cyber Assurance and engineering services to help businesses strengthen their cybersecurity. This includes strategy, risk assessments, policies, training, and expert support. Services span governance, incident response, 62443 assessments, and tailored offerings like managed services, SOC, DFIR, Pen Testing, and cyber transformation. The OT division role is ideal for experienced cyber professionals looking to deliver impactful solutions and build lasting client partnerships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clear communication, managing expectations, and fostering strong relationships.
• Lead end-to-end project management for client OT initiatives, including project planning, scope definition, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Co-ordinate client site visits in engineering facilities.
• Provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders on project progress, risks, and issues, ensuring transparency and alignment with client goals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and post-implementation reviews.
• Identify opportunities for improving project delivery processes and client satisfaction, implementing best practices to enhance service quality.

What we are looking for:

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in project management, with a focus on client-facing roles in a consulting environment. Note: this will also suit someone looking to move into their first project management role.
• Have worked within or delivered projects to critical national infrastructure client(s).
• General understanding of operational technology.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical client stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, manage client expectations, and deliver results in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Desired (but not mandatory) Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree (preferably in a technical discipline e.g. IT, mathematics, physics, engineering and similar).
• A Project Management qualification.
• A cyber security qualification would be beneficial.

Why NCC Group?

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do, from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams partner with clients across a multitude of industries, delving into, securing new products, and emerging technologies, as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow, NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.

Our colleagues are our greatest asset, and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, authenticity, and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being, and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

• Flexible working
• Financial & Investment
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Community & Volunteering Programmes
• Green Car Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Healthcare
• Employee Referral Program
• Lifestyle & Wellness
• Learning & Development

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively, send your details to [e-mail].

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [e-mail]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.