Cyber Security Project Manager

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Northern Trust is looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Delivery Lead to drive the successful delivery of strategic cybersecurity initiatives across our global organisation.

This is a highly visible role where you'll partner with technology and business leaders to deliver critical programmes spanning Identity & Access Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Security Operations and Data Protection.

If you're passionate about leading complex programmes, influencing stakeholders and helping strengthen cybersecurity across a global financial institution, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do Within The Role

• Lead the delivery of complex cybersecurity projects and programmes from initiation through to completion.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define objectives, manage priorities and achieve successful outcomes.
• Build, define and manage project plans/scopes, budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Drive clear communication and governance across global teams and senior leadership.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to organisational standards.
• Support continuous improvement of project delivery practices, processes and controls.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that enables teams to perform at their best.
• Oversee financial management and performance for projects
• Identify process improvement opportunities supporting current and evolving program governance standards.
• Integrate new tools and technology to support greater efficiency and quality in program planning and delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 10 + years of experience delivering large-scale technology projects
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Security Operations or Data Protection.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting and financial governance.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, MS Project or similar.
• Exposure to delivering AI implementations is desirable.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.