CyberCX - Senior Manager - GRC

CyberCX, Part of Accenture; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long & short-term career break

Structured career development program

Local and international career options

Family Inclusive Workplace

Flexible Work Arrangements

Diversity & Inclusion Index employer

Job summary

CyberCX, part of Accenture, is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Governance, Risk & Compliance security programs and multi-stream projects. You will coach consultants, build client trust, and drive delivery excellence across engagements.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will shape strategy, mentor teams, and manage strategic client relationships, contributing to ongoing opportunities and cross-service-line growth.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information, communications & technology projects across industries
• Hold or held one or more major security certifications (IRAP, CISM, CISA, CISSP, ISO Lead Auditor or Lead Implementor, PCI QSA)
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Project and Visio
• Diplomatic, tactful stakeholder engagement and communication skills for client relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to build scalable solutions
• A high performing consultant with deep theoretical GRC knowledge to handle complex projects independently
• Diploma or higher in ICT or related field

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage security risks for customers
• Lead sizable teams to deliver complex cyber security projects across GRC and cross-practice engagements
• Prepare and present high-quality reports on security issues with recommendations
• Coach and mentor team members and contribute to delivery excellence
• Support client relationships through collaboration with Sales, Solutions and Marketing
• Collaborate across CyberCX to add value and align with business goals
• Facilitate cross-pollination and partnerships to better service customers

Skills

GRC leadership

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma or higher in ICT

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Outlook

Project

Visio

Job description

The work we do matters

CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Find out more about us at www.accenture.com.

About The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Manager has a comprehensive understanding of all major cyber security domain, allowing them to use their deep theoretical understanding within Governance, Risk and Compliance to lead sizable security teams to deliver complex cross-practice or multiple work package projects.

This is achieved by providing direction, coaching, mentoring and quality control to consultants as part of engagement teams, and through building client trust by communicating with influence, demonstrating excellence in planning and execution, and applying deep security knowledge. The Senior Manager actively contributes throughout the client engagement life cycle, from identifying and qualifying opportunities to delivery and closure. In addition, the Senior Manager actively supports the ongoing management of strategic client relationships and the identification of flow through opportunities for all CyberCX service lines.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with our customer base to assist them in identifying and effectively managing security risks
• Lead sizable teams to deliver complex cyber security projects that have multiple project streams or work packages in the Governance, Risk and Compliance domain and within cross-practice engagements.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports detailing security issues, making recommendations, and identifying solutions
• Supports GRC Leadership in coaching and mentoring team members and providing input into development plans. Works with them in developing delivery excellence
• Contribute to the development of customer relationships through direct strategic customer support and working with Customer Sales, Customer Solutions and Marketing teams to support relevant activities
• Demonstrate strong alignment with CyberCX values to peers and customers.
• Actively collaborate across CyberCX, and continuously look for ways to add value.
• Facilitate communication, partnerships, and cross-pollination across the business to allow teams to better engage and service customers

Preferred Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Minimum of 10 years of experience dealing with a diverse range of Cybersecurity, Information, Communications & Technology projects and challenges, preferably over a number of industry domains
• Hold or held one or more major security certification (IRAP, CISM, CISA, CISSP, ISO Lead Auditor or Lead Implementor, PCI QSA)
• Strong computer skills, particularly experienced working with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Project, and Visio
• Diplomatic, tactful, and empathic stakeholder engagement and communication skills that enable them to actively contribute to the development of customer relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to build sustainable, scalable solutions and processes to meet complex operational problems
• A high performing and proficient consultant with a deep theoretical understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance domain that allows them to perform complex projects independently
• Skilled in responding to setbacks in an agile and resilient manner
• Attention to detail, proactive and organised individual
• Diploma or higher level tertiary qualification in Information, Communications & Technology or other fields with experience

Based on business requirements, candidates applying for this role can also be assessed for other opportunities within Accenture.

Benefits of working at Accenture

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long & short-term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities.
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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