Programme Manager - NIS/CAF OT Network

NIS Programme Manager | OT Cyber Security | Snodland, Kent

Lead an enterprise-wide Network and Information Systems (NIS) programme within the UK water sector, combining OT cyber security, regulatory compliance and critical infrastructure transformation.

Contract: 6 months
Location: Snodland, Kent, UK
Working pattern: Hybrid, 1-2 days per week in the office

The Project

You will take end-to-end accountability for a complex NIS programme, protecting AMP8 capital funding while strengthening enterprise-wide cyber security. You will oversee IT, OT Engineering and Operations workstreams, delivering against the UK NIS Regulations and enhanced CAF sector-specific profile of NIS CAF v4.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage a blended portfolio of capital projects and operational cyber initiatives.
- Oversee site modernisations, PLC replacements and network segmentation.
- Drive compliance with NIS CAF v4 and DWI regulatory requirements.
- Manage programme budgets, AMP8 funding and financial controls.
- Coordinate IT, OT Engineering, Operations and field deployment teams.
- Mitigate cyber, regulatory and operational risks across live environments.
- Strengthen business continuity, supply chain resilience and cyber security governance.
- Maintain evidence repositories, Master Action Trackers and regulatory reporting.
- Manage industrial vendors, external assurance partners and senior stakeholders.

Technical Skills

- Proven leadership of IT/OT transformation programmes within CNI or regulated utilities.
- Strong knowledge of UK NIS Regulations and enhanced CAF sector-specific profile of NIS CAF v4.
- Understanding of Purdue Model segmentation, SCADA, PLCs and telemetry networks.
- Experience delivering audit evidence and regulatory assurance frameworks.
- Knowledge of industrial vendors, including Siemens and Ovarro.
- Experience with business continuity, supply chain cyber resilience and enterprise cyber maturity.
- ISA/IEC 62443 industrial automation security standards are highly desirable.

Eligibility and Contact

UK right-to-work candidates only, including eligible dependant visa holders and those with ILR. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship or Skilled Worker visa support is not available.

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