PAW - Project Manager

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our client, a Telecommunications provider who are seeking a PAW - (Privileged Access Workstation) Project Manager on an initial 4 month contract.

Location: Reading or Paddington - A couple of times per month

Essential Requirements - *Applicants should have relevant experience of operating within PAW/PAM environments*

• Proven experience delivering complex security, identity, or infrastructure projects within UK telecoms or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and executive stakeholders, including the ability to influence, challenge, and drive clarity.
• Strong understanding of privileged access security concepts, secure administration models, and PAW‑related controls and how this interacts within a PAM environment.
• Strong governance, reporting, and project control capabilities, with a track record of restoring or maintaining project health.
• Experience working alongside technical delivery leads or architects on security‑focused projects.
• Expertise in structured project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile governance).
• Ability to synthesise technical detail into clear, concise, and actionable reporting.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with UK telecoms operator assurance frameworks, including security baselines, risk management, and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with NCSC Secure Administration principles, Zero Trust, and privileged access hardening.
• Understanding of Microsoft security and identity ecosystems (Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Conditional Access).
• Background in endpoint security, identity management, or privileged access tooling.

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