We are working with a leading international professional services organisation that is continuing to grow its Cyber & Risk practice in Switzerland. We are looking for an experienced Director / Senior Manager with a strong background in cybersecurity transformation, consulting and programme delivery to join the team in Zürich.
Candidates currently based in Switzerland or elsewhere in the EU/EEA are welcome to apply, provided they are willing to relocate to Zürich.
The role combines senior client advisory, hands-on delivery leadership and commercial development across complex international organisations.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex cybersecurity and technology transformation programmes from strategy through to implementation.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior and C-level stakeholders.
- Lead project teams and manage complex client, internal and third-party stakeholders.
- Drive workshops, transformation roadmaps, operating models and implementation strategies.
- Oversee cybersecurity aspects of major technology and ERP transformation programmes.
- Maintain and develop long-term senior client relationships.
- Support business development and account growth within the Swiss market.
- Contribute to the continued development of the Cyber & Risk practice.
- Remain sufficiently close to delivery to provide credible technical and strategic leadership.
Your Profile
- 10+ years' experience in cybersecurity, technology or digital transformation.
- Consulting experience is strongly preferred; equivalent experience within a large international organisation can also be relevant.
- Strong background in cybersecurity transformation, rather than purely operational security, governance or CISO responsibilities.
- Experience in pharma, life sciences, medtech, manufacturing, industrials or another highly regulated/technically complex industry.
- Strong project/programme management and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working with senior executives and technical specialists.
- Strong commercial awareness and previous business development / client acquisition experience.
- Technical understanding sufficient to engage credibly with cybersecurity and technology teams.
- Excellent English; German or French would be advantageous.
- Based in Switzerland or willing to relocate to Zürich.
- Willing to work in a hybrid model with regular client-site presence.
- A confident, mature and collaborative personality with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
Why This Role?
- Senior leadership position within a growing Cyber & Risk practice.
- Exposure to complex, international transformation programmes and major clients.
- Combination of strategy, delivery, technology and commercial responsibility.
- Opportunity to shape and expand the cybersecurity offering in the Swiss market.
- International working environment with strong opportunities for professional development.
- Zürich-based hybrid working model with meaningful client exposure.