Technical Project Manager (Purview)

Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Information Security (Microsoft Purview, M365)

Location: Corsham (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week)

Clearance: Minimum SC Clearance required

Contract Length: ASAP start – initial term to end of March with likely extension

Technical Project Manager Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the implementation of an Information Security capability using Microsoft Purview within a Microsoft 365 (M365) environment for a UK Defence client.

The role will cover both delivery of security tooling and the associated service wrap, including governance, assurance, and user adoption. You will manage a small multidisciplinary technical team and engage closely with client stakeholders to ensure the solution meets operational and compliance requirements within a MOD environment.

Technical Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of an information security capability using Microsoft Purview tools within M365
• Manage and support a small delivery team
• Plan and coordinate technical implementation, testing, and transition into service
• Navigate and support client security, assurance, and accreditation processes
• Act as primary point of contact for client stakeholders and suppliers
• Ensure solution aligns with user needs, compliance obligations, and operational constraints
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery milestones
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and delivery status to senior stakeholders
• Support development of operating model and service processes around the tooling

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager delivering security or compliance-focused technology solutions
• Strong understanding of information security management principles
• Experience delivering projects within M365 environments
• Experience working with regulated or secure government clients
• Ability to manage technical teams and coordinate specialist resources
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Hands‑on or delivery experience with Microsoft Purview (eDiscovery, DLP, Information Protection, Records Management, Insider Risk, etc.)
• Prior experience working in a UK MOD/Defence environment
• Familiarity with MOD assurance and accreditation processes
• Experience implementing tooling alongside service and governance models

Security & Working Requirements

• Must hold current SC Clearance (minimum)
• Able to work onsite in Corsham 2–3 days per week

If this role is of interest, please apply now.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology
• Business Consulting and Services
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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