Lead client engagements to develop and execute cybersecurity compliance and resilience strategies. Guide implementation of frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001), perform compliance risk assessments and audits, manage project planning and budgets, coach and mentor teams, and advise stakeholders on regulatory adherence and corrective actions to mitigate cyber risk.
The Opportunity
As a Cyber Strategy & Resilience - Cyber Strategy & Transformation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to effectively mitigate risks. Within our Cyber, Data & Tech Risk practice, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and providing guidance on compliance strategies for our clients. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards, while motivating and inspiring others to deliver quality results.
In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will be responsible for coaching team members, leveraging their unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. With your growing knowledge of business operations, you will identify opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. Embracing technology and innovation, you will enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Responsibilities
- Leading teams in the development and execution of compliance strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes
- Managing client engagements by analyzing regulatory requirements and implementing risk mitigation solutions
- Guiding the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001 to enhance data protection management
- Conducting compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions
- Overseeing the maintenance of regulatory compliance programs and reporting to validate adherence to industry standards
- Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and develop skills in compliance and governance
- Collaborating with stakeholders to address compliance issues and facilitate difficult conversations when necessary
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and provide insights for strategic decision-making
- Promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and practices to improve compliance and risk management processes
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Embracing technology and innovation to enhance delivery
- Analyzing and identifying linkages within complex systems
- Managing successful project planning, budgeting, and execution
- Mentoring others to deepen their skills and knowledge
- Addressing conflicts and engaging in difficult conversations
- Upholding professional and technical standards with integrity
- Implementing compliance frameworks and risk assessments
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Cyber Strategy & Resilience - Cyber Strategy & Transformation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to effectively mitigate risks. Within our Cyber, Data & Tech Risk practice, you will focus on confirming adherence to regulatory requirements and providing guidance on compliance strategies for our clients. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards, while motivating and inspiring others to deliver quality results.
In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will be responsible for coaching team members, leveraging their unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations. With your growing knowledge of business operations, you will identify opportunities that contribute to the success of our firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. Embracing technology and innovation, you will enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Responsibilities
- Leading teams in the development and execution of compliance strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes
- Managing client engagements by analyzing regulatory requirements and implementing risk mitigation solutions
- Guiding the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001 to enhance data protection management
- Conducting compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions
- Overseeing the maintenance of regulatory compliance programs and reporting to validate adherence to industry standards
- Coaching team members to leverage their strengths and develop skills in compliance and governance
- Collaborating with stakeholders to address compliance issues and facilitate difficult conversations when necessary
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and provide insights for strategic decision-making
- Promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and practices to improve compliance and risk management processes
- Upholding professional and technical standards, including PwC's code of conduct and independence requirements
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Embracing technology and innovation to enhance delivery
- Analyzing and identifying linkages within complex systems
- Managing successful project planning, budgeting, and execution
- Mentoring others to deepen their skills and knowledge
- Addressing conflicts and engaging in difficult conversations
- Upholding professional and technical standards with integrity
- Implementing compliance frameworks and risk assessments
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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