Senior Project Manager - Cybersecurity Transformation
Location: Sydney, Hybrid Working Daily Rate: Up to $1,115 + SuperImmediate Start
A leading tertiary education institution is embarking on a major cybersecurity transformation and is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead two critical workstreams currently in planning and discovery. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive meaningful uplift across governance, compliance, and application security in a diverse and complex environment.
About The Role
Reporting to the Cybersecurity Programme, the Senior Project Manager will oversee two primary streams of work:
Application & Vulnerability Remediation
Oversee remediation activities across a portfolio of applicationsDrive uplift in application hardening and vulnerability reductionEnsure alignment to cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g. Essential Eight)
Crown Jewel Governance (GRC Project)
Lead governance, risk, and compliance uplift related to crown-jewel systemsEstablish frameworks, controls, and risk management practicesPartner with Cyber, Risk, Architecture, and business stakeholders to drive maturityYou will work across a large, diverse, and distributed stakeholder group, ensuring alignment, clarity, and strong delivery across both technical and non-technical teams.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering cybersecurity or security-adjacent projectsBackground in higher education is highly regarded and strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)Expertise in application remediation, vulnerability management, and application hardeningStrong working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including the Essential EightExceptional stakeholder management across complex organisational environmentsAbility to thrive in planning, discovery, and ambiguous early-stage project phasesImmediate availability or short notice strongly preferred.
Why Apply?
Join a major cyber uplift programme creating long-term institutional impactWork in a collaborative, mission-driven tertiary education environmentHybrid working with supportive leadership and mature delivery practices
What to do next?
If you have demonstrated leadership experience across cybersecurity transformation programs in line with the Essential-8 framework, then please apply now and forward an updated resume to reece.perkins@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.#2978880