Human Risk & Cyber Leadership Manager

Accenture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Manager in Security practice to lead human risk management and cybersecurity advisory engagements for enterprise clients. You’ll align security initiatives with business objectives, guide cross-functional delivery, and mentor junior resources across onshore and offshore teams.

You will manage multi-workstream projects, develop executive-ready materials, and drive program ROI while navigating the evolving threat landscape within a global consulting context.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, risk management, organizational change, learning & development, or consulting.
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience with human risk management — including at least one of: security awareness programs, behavioral analytics, insider risk, or cybersecurity culture change.
• Minimum of 7 years managing or contributing to fast-paced, complex, multi-workstream projects in a consulting or client-facing environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Responsibilities

• Design and execute cybersecurity awareness, training, and behavior change programs for enterprise clients across various industries
• Assess client human risk posture — including security culture gaps and training effectiveness — and translate findings into actionable roadmaps
• Advise on and implement AI-enabled learning experiences and human risk management technologies
• Translate emerging threat intelligence into practical, timely employee education and engagement strategies
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional cybersecurity engagements — managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Stand up and run PMO functions: governance frameworks, reporting cadences, RAID logs, and executive dashboards
• Coordinate distributed delivery teams — onshore, offshore, and client-side — with clarity and accountability
• Develop executive-ready presentations, status reports, and strategic recommendations for C-suite and board level
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Facilitate workshops, webcasts, and working sessions that drive alignment and momentum
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and helping scope engagements
• Role location salary ranges and background information provided for NY state

Skills

Executive communication

Client relationship management

Delivery leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Manager in Security practice to lead human risk management and cybersecurity advisory engagements for enterprise clients. You’ll align security initiatives with business objectives, guide cross-functional delivery, and mentor junior resources across onshore and offshore teams.

You will manage multi-workstream projects, develop executive-ready materials, and drive program ROI while navigating the evolving threat landscape within a global consulting context.