Information Security

Manager/Senior Manager – Cyber & Transformation

Hays

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape cyber strategy and transformation programs for major clients. You will work with senior stakeholders to translate cyber risks into practical roadmaps and drive delivery through multidisciplinary teams. You’ll help develop propositions, build trusted relationships, and contribute to the growth of the Cyber Strategy & Transformation practice. This is a senior, client‑facing role that combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery to reduce risk and enable change.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid working
  • competitive salary
  • excellent benefits
Responsibilities
  • Lead complex cyber engagements or significant workstreams from problem definition to delivery
  • Assess cyber risk and capabilities and translate findings into priorities and transformation roadmaps
  • Develop practical solutions across cyber strategy, risk, governance and operating models
  • Translate complex cyber, technology and regulatory issues into business implications for executives
  • Work with frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, CRI, NIS2)
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams, set direction and ensure high‑quality delivery
  • Manage delivery risks, dependencies and client expectations
  • Build trusted relationships with senior clients and stakeholders
  • Identify client needs and contribute to proposals, pitches and commercial discussions
  • Leverage technology, data and AI to improve client outcomes
  • Senior Manager responsibilities: strengthen client relationships, originate opportunities, lead proposals and grow the practice
  • Develop new cyber propositions and market offerings
  • Foster cross‑organisational collaboration to create opportunities
  • Coach and develop colleagues and contribute to strategic growth
Key requirements
  • Strong experience in cyber strategy, risk, governance, transformation or operating models
  • Experience assessing cyber risk and translating findings into actionable roadmaps
  • Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, CRI or NIS2
  • Strong client-facing experience with senior stakeholders
  • Experience leading teams, engagements or major project workstreams
  • Excellent communication and ability to translate complex cyber topics to executive audiences
  • Experience managing competing priorities, delivery risks and dependencies
  • Experience contributing to business development, proposals or commercial conversations
  • Senior Manager track record in senior client relationship management and business development
  • Desirable: experience in professional services or large‑scale transformation programs, exposure to AI and emerging technologies
  • Client-facing communication
  • Leadership and team coaching
  • Stakeholder management
  • NIST CSF
  • ISO 27001
  • NCSC CAF

Reference: WJ-747_31224392

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