Cybersecurity Engineering - TMT Sector Cyber and Data Protection - Senior Manager - Consulting

EY is a global leader in Cyber and Risk consulting services serving the largest and most complex clients in the world.  In the Technology, Media and Entertainment (TMT) and Telecommunications sectors, we provide innovative solutions to solve our client’s most difficult cyber security and global regulatory challenges. 

 The opportunity

Join our TMT Cyber team to build relationships and deliver cyber security consulting and managed services engagements across our client base. In this role, you will support organizations in selling and delivering innovative cyber solutions.  You will play a key role in increasing maturity through enhancing people, processes and technology with AI playing a central role in evolving solutions and solving client challengers. You will lead and mentor our people to build leaders of the future.

 Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Manager in the TMT Cyber Team, you will be responsible for leading engagement delivery and managing client relationships. Your role will involve overseeing complex processes and projects, ensuring quality and risk management while navigating operational dynamics. You will also be accountable for program/project management and developing resource plans and budgets for engagements. This position requires regular travel as needed by external clients.

• Lead engagement delivery and manage client relationships.
• Accountable for program/project management, ensuring quality and risk management.
• Develop resource plans and budgets for the entire engagement.

 Skills and attributes for success
To excel in this role, you will need a combination of technical and business skills. Your ability to build and manage relationships, communicate effectively, and lead teams will be crucial. Additionally, your analytical skills will help you develop solutions to complex problems.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and privacy management systems.
• Depth of understanding of business models and experience delivering cyber security services in the Technology, Media and Entertainment or Telecommunications sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and build long-term client relationships that cover the full range of cyber consulting and managed services solutions.
• Strong point of view on using AI to improve cyber capabilities and securing business use and adoption of AI.
• TMT industry experience and familiarity with product development processes, production networks, cyber technologies and vendors are critical for this role.

 To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree); Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years of relevant experience demonstrating expertise in the field.
• A strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and privacy management systems. 
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in the technology, media and entertainment or telecommunications sectors.
• Familiarity with consumer perceptions of data privacy.
• Proven ability to leverage AI and coach team members on using AI to improve processes and engagement delivery.
• Strong capability in building and managing client relationships.
• Ability to establish trust and value with clients.
• Excellent communication skills with impactful delivery.
• Digital fluency and adaptability in a tech-driven environment.
• Emotional agility to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Experience in hybrid collaboration across diverse teams.
• Commercial acumen to identify and seize business opportunities.
• Proven leadership skills in managing teams effectively.
• Ability to manage change and drive organizational improvement.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

 Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in leading teams and managing change effectively.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• A track record of building trust and value with clients.

What we look for
We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess strong leadership qualities. Top performers are proactive, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. They are committed to continuous improvement and have a passion for driving innovation in data protection and privacy.