Director, Technical Program Management, Unit 42 Consulting, EMEA

Palo Alto Networks; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking a Director of Technical Program Management in Greater London. This senior-level role focuses on managing complex security transformation programs across EMEA, ensuring effective execution and client satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity fields, strong stakeholder management skills, and proficiency in project management tools. This position offers opportunities for remote work and requires high-level technical consulting capabilities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Diverse team environment

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience in IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or Incident Response.
• Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead large security transformation programs for clients.
• Manage all projects based on Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Proactively manage risk and create comprehensive risk plans.

Skills

Program Management

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science

Tools

Google Suite

Asana

Clarizen

Job description

Your Career

The Director Technical Program Management is a senior-level role dedicated to supporting and leading large complex consulting engagements and security transformation programs across the EMEA region. This individual reports directly to the VP for Unit 42 in EMEA and partners with Unit 42 leadership to drive high-stakes client and internal programs. The role focuses on ensuring successful execution of all Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Proactive Services engagements. This position serves as the VPs core strategic partner translating executive vision into actionable program execution and ensuring the operational excellence of the EMEA consulting practice.

Your Impact

This role serves as the central driver for program delivery and client satisfaction ensuring the successful execution and strategic maturity of client cybersecurity initiatives.

Program Leadership & Client Transformation

Lead large and complex security transformation and cyber uplift programs for clients including managing strategic maturity roadmaps and supporting cyber security strategies.

Serve as the program management expert aligning execution with best practices across a multi-project portfolio.

Manage all projects effectively by defining goals based on Statements of Work (SOWs) and communicating directly with clients.

Drive outcomes by leading GCO programs and supporting DFIR / Proactive engagements.

Proactively manage risk and scope: Recognize organizational or system-wide risks and create comprehensive program risk management plans. Drive scope-versus-schedule / budget discussions to conclusion.

Rally the team to quick and effective outcomes and demonstrate expertise in leading high-pressure situations including operating / leading war-rooms.

Partner with Engagement Leads to ensure projects adhere to budget / time frame guidelines and to increase client satisfaction and deepen relationships.

Strategic Consulting & Stakeholder Management

Operate at technical CxO and board levels acting as a trusted advisor to clients with considerable cybersecurity and security transformation experience across EMEA.

Possess the necessary consulting program and change management skills to gain credibility and trust with complex stakeholders.

Effectively articulate market themes driving client transformation including the legal / regulatory landscape, budgetary concerns (TCO / ROSI), 3rd party risk and the evolving threat landscape.

Develop strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and cross-organizational leaders to achieve mutually successful results.

Guide technical team members to ensure task execution and maintain a strong understanding of Unit 42 skill sets to assist leadership with staffing needs.

Understand threat-led data-driven consulting and possess sufficient technology and cybersecurity experience to be able to learn our products and services.

Qualifications : Your Experience

10 years of professional experience specializing in one or more of the following: transformative IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Incident Response or Infrastructure.

Bachelors degree in MIS, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work/military experience.

Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale projects creating plans ensuring on-time execution and managing documentation.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize projects, solve problems requiring meticulous attention to detail and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively in both verbal and written form and be flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years experience delivering a wide range of cybersecurity consulting services.

Previous direct client / customer consulting experience.

Strong proficiencies with Google Suite, Asana and Clarizen.

The Team

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Networks security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions we are experienced in working quickly to provide an effective incident response, attack readiness and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients security posture.

Our Commitment

We are problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. It’s simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

• Nurse Management
• Program Management
• Employee Evaluation
• Management Experience
• Teaching
• C Curriculum Development
• Administrative Experience
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Program Development
• Supervising Experience
• Addiction Counseling

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1