Manager – IT & Management Consulting

Forvis Mazars in Qatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consulting firm in Qatar is seeking a Manager for IT & Management Consulting. This role involves designing cybersecurity frameworks and leading data privacy compliance assessments for various clients. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, and business continuity, with a strong preference for candidates with consulting experience. Proficiency in both Arabic and English is required, along with relevant certifications. Interested applicants should send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, IT audit, and business continuity.
• Experience in a consulting or advisory role is strongly preferred.
• Mandatory certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cybersecurity frameworks.
• Lead data privacy compliance assessments aligned with laws.
• Conduct IT audits against various standards.
• Develop and maintain ISMS and BCMS for clients.
• Plan and execute crisis management strategies.
• Provide advisory on cybersecurity and data privacy best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend controls.
• Deliver workshops and training in Arabic and English.
• Lead preparation of RFPs and client proposals.

Skills

Cybersecurity frameworks

Data privacy compliance

IT audits

Crisis management strategies

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

ISO/IEC standards

Business Continuity Management Systems

Job description

Manager – IT & Management Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cybersecurity frameworks, privacy management systems, and business continuity programs tailored to client environments.
• Lead data privacy compliance assessments aligned with global and regional laws (e.g., GDPR, Qatar’s Data Privacy and Protection Law).
• Conduct IT audits and compliance reviews against standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000, ISO 22301, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) for clients.
• Plan, document, and execute crisis management strategies, including business impact analysis (BIA), continuity plans, and incident response playbooks.
• Provide advisory on cybersecurity, data privacy, and business continuity best practices.
• Conduct cyber and privacy risk assessments and recommend technical and procedural controls.
• Deliver client‑facing workshops, training, and awareness sessions in Arabic and English.
• Lead and support the preparation of RFPs, client proposals, and thought leadership material within the practice.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, IT audit, and business continuity.
• Experience in a consulting or advisory role is strongly preferred.

Mandatory Certifications (minimum 3 of the following)

• CISSP
• CISA
• CISM
• CRISC
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer
• ISO 22301 Lead Auditor / Implementer
• ISO 20000 Auditor / Implementer
• Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) or CIPP/E or equivalent
• CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute)

Language & Communication Skills

• Fluent in both Arabic and English (verbal and written).
• Strong client‑facing communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

If interested, please send your CV to: [e-mail]