Director – Security Transformation Lead UK, Europe and APAC (London)

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What is the opportunity?

As the Security Transformation Lead, you will drive strategic security initiatives across the region, ensuring alignment with organisational goals by planning, executing, and managing end-to-end security transformation projects from initiation to delivery.

This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days at our 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London office.

What will you do?

  • Define and document project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
  • Manage and prioritise technology-driven projects, ensuring on‑time and high‑quality delivery.
  • Coordinate with development teams to ensure smooth software deployment and integration.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Track and report project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Communicate project updates and potential blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure technical teams follow best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
  • Utilise Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies for efficient project execution.
  • Work closely with quality assurance (QA) teams to guarantee high‑quality project deliverables.
  • Track and optimise project costs, timelines, and resource utilisation.
  • Support post‑implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with vendors and external partners on technology implementations.
  • Implement best practices in project management, DevOps, and software development.

Must‑have

  • Demonstrable experience in technical project management, software development, IT project delivery, or technical leadership.
  • Project Management/Agile certifications.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), databases, system architecture, and cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and API integration.
  • Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project).
  • Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Experience with risk management, technical leadership, and quality assurance.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with technical and non‑technical teams.
  • High adaptability with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Familiarity with budgeting, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and enterprise project management.

Nice‑to‑have

  • University degree, or equivalent combination of education and project management experience.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best – progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
  • A world‑class training program in financial services.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pays fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and, in any event, does not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Additional job details

  • Address: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London
  • City: London
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Work hours per week: 35
  • Employment type: Full time
  • Pay type: Salaried
  • Job type: Regular
  • Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

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What is the opportunity?

As the Security Transformation Lead, you will drive strategic security initiatives across the region, ensuring alignment with organisational goals by planning, executing, and managing end-to-end security transformation projects from initiation to delivery.

This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days at our 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London office.

What will you do?

  • Define and document project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
  • Manage and prioritise technology-driven projects, ensuring on‑time and high‑quality delivery.
  • Coordinate with development teams to ensure smooth software deployment and integration.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Track and report project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Communicate project updates and potential blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure technical teams follow best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
  • Utilise Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies for efficient project execution.
  • Work closely with quality assurance (QA) teams to guarantee high‑quality project deliverables.
  • Track and optimise project costs, timelines, and resource utilisation.
  • Support post‑implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work with vendors and external partners on technology implementations.
  • Implement best practices in project management, DevOps, and software development.

Must‑have

  • Demonstrable experience in technical project management, software development, IT project delivery, or technical leadership.
  • Project Management/Agile certifications.
  • Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), databases, system architecture, and cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and API integration.
  • Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project).
  • Excellent problem‑solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Experience with risk management, technical leadership, and quality assurance.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with technical and non‑technical teams.
  • High adaptability with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Familiarity with budgeting, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and enterprise project management.

Nice‑to‑have

  • University degree, or equivalent combination of education and project management experience.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best – progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
  • A world‑class training program in financial services.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pays fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and, in any event, does not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Additional job details

  • Address: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London
  • City: London
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Work hours per week: 35
  • Employment type: Full time
  • Pay type: Salaried
  • Job type: Regular
  • Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

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Posted: May 20th, 2026