Cyber Crisis & Readiness Manager

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a crisis management leader to guide executive decision-making during cyber incidents and to drive post-incident improvements. You will translate complex technical concepts into strategic recommendations for CEOs and senior teams, while coordinating cross-functional resources to deliver decisive outcomes.

The role requires commanding presence, quick judgment under pressure, and the ability to build trusted client relationships across industries.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead crisis management engagements with senior executives.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear strategic guidance.
• Track record of delivering calm, decisive leadership during cyber incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead crisis management engagements with C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Advise clients on governance, strategy, and incident response planning.
• Drive real-time decision making during active cyber crises and post-incident improvements.
• Build trusted relationships and mentor teams throughout engagements.

Skills

Crisis Management

Executive Presence

Decision Making

Client Relations

Cybersecurity Incident Response

Job description

We Are:

Accenture Security is one of the fastest growing areas of our business, and our global Cyber Investigation and Forensic Response (CIFR) practice is at the heart of how we help clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from the most consequential cyber incidents. Within CIFR, our Crisis Readiness practice helps organizations build the governance, strategies, and plans needed to navigate disruption with confidence. Sitting at the intersection of crisis readiness and active cyber crisis response, the team partners with senior executives across industries to strengthen crisis preparedness, lead real-time incident response, and drive post-incident improvement.

You Are:

A crisis management leader with commanding executive presence and the critical thinking and independent judgment to drive outcomes when circumstances are ambiguous and the stakes are high. You assess, decide, and act without waiting for perfect information. You are equally at home advising a CEO as you are a tactical team through an active cyber crisis, bringing the same clarity and composure to both. You translate complex technical concepts into clear, strategic guidance that enables senior stakeholders to make confident decisions under pressure. You read client situations quickly, identifying what is needed and assembling the right mix of technical and functional expertise to deliver the solution. You build trusted relationships with senior clients, develop the people around you, and lead every engagement with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

The Work: