Senior Delivery Leader: Cybersecurity, AI & Data Governance

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CNS is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations & Delivery to establish and run the operational and delivery model for the new Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, Data Governance and AI organisation based in Dubai, UAE. You will report to the Head of Cyber Security and act as the operational number two, translating strategy into execution while ensuring service quality and strong governance.

The role spans professional services, managed security services, SOC/MDR, cloud security, GRC, data governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field required.
• 15+ years in technology, cybersecurity, managed services or enterprise service delivery.
• UAE/GCC experience; strong commercial and P&L understanding is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement operating model for the cybersecurity organization.
• Lead service delivery across cybersecurity, data governance and AI engagements.
• Define SLAs, KPIs and governance for managed services.
• Develop workforce and capacity planning to support rapid growth.
• Manage P&L and budget planning for the division.

Skills

Operational leadership

Commercial judgement

P&L understanding

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Master's degree / MBA (Desired)

Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL (Desired)

Tools

ITIL

Job description

CNS is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations & Delivery to establish and run the operational and delivery model for the new Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, Data Governance and AI organisation based in Dubai, UAE. You will report to the Head of Cyber Security and act as the operational number two, translating strategy into execution while ensuring service quality and strong governance.

The role spans professional services, managed security services, SOC/MDR, cloud security, GRC, data governance