Delivery Lead - Operational Technology

Position: Delivery Lead - Operational Technology
Location: London or Reading 2 days p/week; 3 days remote

Type: Contract, Inside IR35, 6 Months

Rate: £620 p/day (umbrella rate)

We are looking for a Delivery Lead to join a major cyber security transformation programme. This role sits within the Operational Technology (OT) workstream, focusing on protecting and strengthening the systems that underpin large-scale manufacturing operations.

You will be responsible for translating strategic objectives into executable delivery plans, managing risks, dependencies, and vendor outputs, and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and to required quality and security standards. You will work closely with operational teams, technology functions, cyber security, and suppliers to support the rollout of OT security initiatives, improve regulatory compliance, and embed sustainable security practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of OT cyber projects, coordinating internal teams and third-party vendors
• Maintain delivery governance, track risks, dependencies, milestones, and benefits realisation
• Support pilots, deployments, and site rollouts, capturing feedback and refining processes
• Contribute to embedding governance frameworks, operating models, and a sustainable security culture

Skills & Experience

• Strong project or delivery leadership experience with complex OT or cyber security initiatives
• Awareness of OT/industrial systems (SCADA, PLCs, MES, HMI) and cyber security principles
• Experience managing dependencies, risk, and delivery across multiple stakeholders and sites
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills

This is a high-impact, multi-phase role for someone who enjoys driving delivery, coordinating teams, and embedding operational and cyber resilience across large-scale programmes.