WHO ARE WE?
Searchlight Cyber provides organizations with relevant and actionable dark web threat intelligence, to help them identify and prevent criminal activity.
Founded in 2017 with a mission to stop criminals acting with impunity on the dark web, we have been involved in some of the world’s largest dark web investigations and have the most comprehensive dataset based on proprietary techniques and ground-breaking academic research.
Today we help government and law enforcement, enterprises, and managed security services providers around the world to illuminate deep and dark web threats and prevent attacks.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Searchlight Cyber is a leading cybersecurity company, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to protect businesses from ever-evolving digital threats. We combine cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise to help our clients stay ahead in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
We have recently acquired another company of a similar size, and we are embarking on an exciting journey to integrate the two businesses. This integration is crucial to aligning processes, systems, and teams, and we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on this important initiative.
This is a remote role with occasional travel to our Portsmouth office, offering a unique opportunity to shape the success of the integration. For the right candidate, there is the potential for this role to evolve into a full-time position within our growing organization.
As the Project Manager for this integration, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth combination of two businesses. Working closely with stream leads and key stakeholders, you will manage the overall project, maintain the master project plan, and identify and resolve risks and dependencies. You will also oversee related initiatives, such as back-office system integration and the implementation of new systems.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, has a proven track record of managing similar integrations, and is skilled at keeping projects on track while fostering collaboration across teams.
WHAT WILL I DO?
* Lead the integration project of two companies, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are on schedule.
* Work closely with stream leads and stakeholders to align priorities, manage interdependencies, and resolve challenges.
* Maintain and update the master project plan using monday.com.
* Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and issues, providing solutions to keep the project moving forward.
* Deliver clear, regular project updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with internal standards, processes, and integration objectives.
* Support related projects, such as back-office system integrations and new system implementations.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
* Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a strong focus on company integrations or similar projects.
* Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or CAPM) is preferred but not required.
* Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Proficient in project management tools, ideally monday.com, or similar platforms.
* Experience with back-office systems and process improvement is a plus.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
* Occasional travel to our Portsmouth office as required.
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management roles.
* Demonstrated success in managing the integration of smaller companies or similar initiatives.
* A background in the cybersecurity or technology sector is a plus but not mandatory.