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Role: Associate Delivery Project Manager – Cyber
Location: Birmingham/ London/ Bracknell (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Package: £25,000 - £30,000 plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a year
Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday – Friday
Interview Process: 2-stage process
Why SCC?
- An inclusive workplace
- Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
- Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
- Career development and life-long learning opportunities
- Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT Company
Role purpose:
The Associate Project Delivery Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful execution of SCC’s project portfolio. Working closely with senior project managers, you will assist in the coordination and delivery of project activities, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard. You will also take ownership of delivering low-complexity and small-scale projects independently, applying SCC’s delivery frameworks and governance standards. This role offers a valuable opportunity to develop project management skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of SCC’s technology and service initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of cyber security projects across a variety of internal and external engagements.
- Manage timelines, resources, stakeholder communications, and budgets for assigned projects.
- Support in managing Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) for assigned projects.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure smooth delivery of services and solutions.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and audit trails in line with SCC governance standards.
- Confidently present project updates and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with third-party vendors and internal teams to support delivery success.
- Monitor and track project milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure alignment with agreed objectives.
- Escalate issues and risks appropriately to senior project managers or delivery leads.
- Support resource planning and scheduling across multiple workstreams.
- Use SCC’s project management tools and systems to update progress and maintain visibility across the portfolio.
Skills and experience:
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in Presenting with Clarity & Confidence.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and build positive working relationships.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and willing to learn project management platforms.
- Keen attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- An interest in technology, cyber security, or project delivery, with a desire to grow in the field.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Exposure to project environments including through academic, voluntary, or work experience.
- Understanding of basic project management principles (e.g. planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement).
- Experience working with third-party suppliers or internal teams (even in a support or coordination capacity).
- Eager to learn and develop professionally within a structured project delivery framework.
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced and changing environment.
- Professional, reliable, and accountable in all aspects of work.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to team success and delivering value to customers.
- Would like candidates to hold or be working towards foundation-level project management certifications such as, but not limited to:
PRINCE2 Foundation
CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)
AgilePM Foundation