Cyber Security Consulting Manager - Private Sector

Job Description

A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cybersecurity programme that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth. As companies pivot towarda digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organisations, partners and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficientlyintegrate and manage new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements and increase their cybersecurity investment, and detect, respond, and remediate threats.About our practice Cyber security is one of the defining topics ofour age, and cyber risk represents one of the most significant strategic risks to PwCs clients. In a recent PwC survey it remains the top risk in the minds of CEOs globally, with 91% of UK CEOs rating it as a significant concern. Businesses are changingrapidly, facing disrupted supply chains, rapidly changing workforces and accelerating digital transformation on an unprecedented scale. At PwC we help our clients transform, and our cyber security practice enables them to execute that transformation securelyand to become more resilient to cyber security threats. Our cyber security practice operates nationally, and serves clients holistically with both strategy, risk and governance advice, and with deep technical implementation and assurance expertise. As oneof the largest cyber security specialist consulting practices in the UK, we have over 250 practitioners who range from business risk advisors who work with CEOs, CFOs and boards, to transformation specialists who execute major change programmes, to deep technicalSMEs who help clients implement controls to secure their businesses from attack, and support them to respond when an attack occurs. Our practice is experiencing significant growth which is driven by demand from our clients for greater assistance in dealingwith increasingly complex cyber security risks, and support in executing their change and growth agendas securely. We believe helping our clients gain confidence in their digital future is essential to their growth, and as a result our cyber security practiceis one of the key growth priorities of our firm. The Role We are seeking a number of experienced consulting Managers to join our "private sector" advisory vertical in cyber security, to respond to strong demand-led growth. The cyber security advisory teamhelps clients to understand their cyber risks and define and execute a strategy which enables the business to deliver its objectives within their desired risk envelope. We support client leadership teams to define their risk appetite and a proportionate targetstate of cyber capability and maturity to deliver it; we define operating and governance models to make cyber security a sustainable capability which responds to evolving business priorities; we deliver complex multi-year transformation programmes both upliftingclients cyber security capability, and baking cyber security in to other transformation agendas. We also help clients define and assure complex control solutions to help them manage their risks. The "private sector" vertical in this team works with clientsacross industries (excluding financial services), including: Retailers and Consumer Goods Manufacturers Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive Technology, Media and Telecoms operators Pharma, Life Sciences and Medtech Energy, Utilities and Resources You mayhave worked across multiple industries, or have developed a specialism in a particular sector. Whichever of these describes you, you will be developing a strong track record of credibility as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders on cyber security. Youwill also have strong relationship building skills and youll be keen to support our practice senior leaders to respond to client needs and win new work. ResponsibilitiesClient service Managing and delivering cyber security and cyber risk assignments, includingproducing documentation and reports, and quality assuring the work produced by junior team members. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends, and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk. Providing our clients with trusted advice,rooted in a pragmatic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven Cyber decisions. Business and practice development Building client relationships and establishing credibility by demonstrating knowledgeof various aspects of cyber security, and identifying opportunities where PwC can assist. Supporting senior members of the team in developing client proposals and solution offerings. Supporting the development of toolkits, methodologies and accelerators. Helpingretain and develop other cyber security team members. Skills & Experience Excellent communication skills - both oral (for interviews/meetings, presentations) and written (for designing and writing engaging reports which communicate recommendations and actionssuccinctly and clearly convey the message in a way which is appropriate for the audience, and rooted in the clients needs). A keen eye for detail and strong focus on encouraging quality work by all team members, and a constructive approach to developing andmentoring colleagues with those goals in mind. Experience of business development or sales, including working on bid teams, and experience of supporting winning proposals and RFP responses is desirable. Experience helping clients effect substantial and complexbusiness change, and experience of assuring or enabling change at scale is desirable. Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects withinour clients business. We welcome applications from candidates who have spent some time working "in-house" in a relevant organisation, but it is likely that you will have gained at least some of your experience working in a business-oriented consulting environment.Risk Were a leading provider of trust in the digital world - in the eyes of our people, our clients and our stakeholders. Todays business environment is different. More complex. More connected. Companies not only face new and unknown risks, but also newand untapped opportunities. Our team is at the forefront of this change, join us to be a part of transforming how risk is perceived and capitalised on. Not the role for you Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ietemporary or day rate contracting) The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business,