Cybersecurity and Technology Strategy Manager

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Diverse and inclusive culture

Global opportunities

Job summary

EY Global Delivery Services in India seeks a Manager to lead Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) for cybersecurity and IT projects. You will guide senior stakeholders, mentor multidisciplinary teams and translate complex technology risks into executive recommendations.

The role blends IT infrastructure and cybersecurity with strategic advisory, M&A due diligence, and transformation planning, with travel as needed. Prior Big4/strategy experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems or a related technology discipline, and a full‑time MBA or PGDM from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 management institution in India.
• Meaningful experience in Cyber or technology due diligence, post‑merger integration, carve‑out or separation, technology strategy or large‑scale technology transformation.
• Strong practical understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, networks, end‑user computing, enterprise applications, IT operating models, technology costs and third‑party services.

Responsibilities

• Lead client conversations and meetings, guide and mentor junior team members, understand business requirements in transactions space and develop new services.
• Develop integration / separation blueprints and strategies focused on IAM, Endpoints, Network and SOC.
• Identify technology and cyber risks, technical debt, scalability constraints, hidden costs, integration or separation complexities and value‑creation opportunities.
• Lead post‑merger integration and carve‑out or separation workstreams, including Day 1 readiness and 100‑day planning.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Enterprise IT

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Integration planning

Problem solving

Leadership

Stakeholder management

International travel

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering, CS, IT or related tech discipline

Full-time MBA or PGDM (Tier 1/2 India)

Job description

EYP-Cyber DD-Manager At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

GDS SaT – TSE IT – Cyber - Manager – India

The opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned Tech strategy professional to join our Strategy & Execution service line as a Manager. The role combines strong IT infrastructure and cybersecurity expertise with strategic advisory, transaction and transformation experience. You will help C‑suite executives, private equity investors and global corporate clients make high‑stakes decisions across IT and cyber due diligence, post‑merger integration, carve‑outs and separations, technology transformation, and technology, AI and cybersecurity strategy. You will lead multidisciplinary teams from problem definition through executive recommendation and implementation planning, translating complex technology and cyber risks, costs and dependencies into pragmatic, value‑led decisions. This is an opportunity for an accomplished technology professional to broaden into strategy and M&A advisory while remaining close to the infrastructure, cloud, application and cybersecurity decisions that shape enterprise technology and resilience.

Your key responsibilities

As a Manager of Transaction Strategy and Execution (TSE) function, you will be a vital member of the team supporting global EY practice teams to sell, manage and execute transformation, transactions and cybersecurity focused projects. Lead client conversations and meetings, guide and mentor junior team members, understand the business requirements in transactions space and develop new services to support the growth of team. Part of your role will also involve developing experience across a range of different type of engagements, including pre‑deal (e.g. Cyber Due Diligence and carve‑out planning) and post‑deal (e.g. integration planning, tracking). Having a commercial mind‑set is key to this consulting‑based role. Lead and deliver IT and cyber‑focused transaction, strategy and transformation engagements for global EY teams and clients. Manage buy‑side, sell‑side and vendor due diligence, assessing IT & Cyber organisation, infrastructure, cloud, applications, data, cybersecurity, third‑party arrangements, technology costs and overall maturity. Develop integration / separation blueprints and strategies focused on IAM, Endpoints, Network and Security operations centre (SOC). Identify technology and cyber risks, technical debt, scalability constraints, hidden costs, integration or separation complexities and value‑creation opportunities. Develop information request lists, interview guides, assessment frameworks, cost and synergy models, and clear executive‑level reports that translate findings into business and transaction implications. Lead post‑merger integration and carve‑out or separation workstreams, including Day 1 readiness, 100‑day planning, TSA definition, governance, dependency management and execution roadmaps. Define target technology operating models and plans covering infrastructure, cloud, networks, end‑user computing, enterprise applications, data, cybersecurity, third‑party services and IT service delivery. Support technology transformation and technology, AI and cybersecurity strategy engagements by assessing current‑state capabilities and developing pragmatic roadmaps, investment cases and implementation plans. Lead senior stakeholder discussions and workshops, manage engagement scope, budget, resources, quality and risks, and guide junior team members. Build trusted relationships with EY‑Parthenon teams and support business development through proposals, scoping, effort estimation, pricing and new service development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of the M&A lifecycle, including technology due diligence, sign‑to‑close planning, post‑merger integration and carve‑out or separation.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise IT and cybersecurity across infrastructure, cloud, networks, applications, data, IT service management and third‑party delivery.
• Ability to assess technology environments from strategic, operational, financial and risk perspectives, and quantify risks, technical debt, investments, synergies and value opportunities.
• Experience developing integration or separation strategies, Day 1 plans, TSA schedules, target operating models and technology roadmaps.
• Strong consulting, analytical, programme‑management and problem‑solving skills, with a commercial and structured approach to complex assignments.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, engage senior stakeholders and translate complex technology topics into clear, executive‑level recommendations and deliverables.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset, with the ability to mentor junior professionals and work across diligence, strategy, cyber and transformation engagements.
• Willingness to undertake international travel based on business requirements.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in technology consulting, IT advisory, transaction advisory, technology transformation, cybersecurity consulting or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, information systems or a related technology discipline, and a full‑time MBA or PGDM from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 management institution in India.
• Meaningful experience in Cyber or technology due diligence, post‑merger integration, carve‑out or separation, technology strategy or large‑scale technology transformation.
• Strong practical understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, networks, end‑user computing, enterprise applications, IT operating models, technology costs and third‑party services.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity across infrastructure and cloud security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, data protection, security operations and third‑party risk.
• Ability to assess technology risks, costs, dependencies and capability gaps, and develop cost models, synergy estimates, TSA assumptions, business cases and transformation priorities.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects, with strong communication skills and the ability to engage senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Ideally, you’ll also have Prior experience working in a Big4 firm, strategy consulting, transaction advisory or recognised technology consulting organisation.
• Experience supporting private equity or corporate clients on acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, separations or value‑creation programmes.
• Exposure to technology strategy, AI strategy, cloud transformation, application rationalisation, infrastructure modernisation, technology cost optimisation or target operating‑model design.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and technology frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, COBIT or ITIL.
• Relevant certifications in project management, cloud, enterprise architecture, IT service management or cybersecurity.
• Strong business‑development skills and experience contributing to proposals, pursuits and client presentations.
• Experience developing high‑quality reports, presentations, points of view and thought‑leadership materials.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well‑known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever‑expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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