Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving 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.

We are currently offering a new and exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced project manager with demonstrable knowledge in Operational and Information Technology and it's deployment within a highly regulated industrial sector.

Here's what the role looks like:

• Effectively manage complex OT & IT projects, drive operational efficiency and deliver successful outcomes

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and budgets

• Manage the day to day activities of project team, ensuring project teams stay on task and on schedule

• Act as the primary point of contact between project teams and clients

• Monitor project progress and report on project status to upper management

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards

• Streamline governance and efficient risk mitigation processes

• Threat analysis/threat modelling and vulnerabilities management

Requirements

• Bring a combination of technical knowledge, project management expertise, industry specific experience and strong leadership skills
• Strong understanding of OT & IT systems
• Understanding of PowerOn ADMS (desirable)
• Proven experience in integrating OT solutions with IT systems ensuring seamless data flow and operational efficiency
• Familiarity with OT cyber security standards and practices, including risk assessment and mitigation strategics to protect industrial networks
• Demonstrated experience in developing comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, resources and budget management
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with and managing stakegolders, including clients, vendors and internal teams
• Ability to identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery
• Experience in implementing quality control measures to ensure project outcomes meet or exceed industry standards
• Experience in regulated industries such as energy, utilities where OT is pivotal to operations Control implementation, monitoring, testing attestation per frameworks
• Threat analysis/threat modelling and vulnerabilities management

Benefits

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more....

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.