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• Company

  PricewaterhouseCoopers

• Location

  Australia-Melbourne

• Compensation

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  18 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  585052

Senior Manager - IT Security 

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the number one Professional Services firm and we pride ourselves on our vision, values and the ability to provide an exceptional service to a vast network of clients. We are a firm full of energy, challenge, innovation and opportunities. Our people connect their thinking, experience and solutions to enhance value for our clients. Globally, we operate in 150 countries, have over 155,000 employees and have operating revenue of over US$28.2 billion.  In Australia, we have approximately 460 partners, 5,500 staff and offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle and Townsville. Our IT Security team is part of Risk and Controls Solutions. The Risk and Controls Solutions division partners with clients to improve their risk profile across business, finance and technology processes by identifying, quantifying and managing risks associated with their business. This position will play a critical role in driving the growth of the IT Security practice in Melbourne. The changing landscape of technology risk, presents an excellent opportunity for a senior IT Security professional to explore and actively drive new business opportunities. This role includes all aspects of client work, including building upon and strengthening existing networks in consultation with, and under the direction of a Partner and managing multiple complex client projects and coaching junior staff members. 

Education, Experience & Personal Attributes:

• Proven relationship building and business development experience
• Tertiary qualifications in IT/Computer Science and/or Accounting
• Demonstrated thought leadership through creating new technical, industry or client specific knowledge
• Minimum 7 years experience in IT Security, preferably in consulting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate with impact to both clients and staff at all levels
• Strong client service mindset and significant client contact
• Ability to provide innovative solutions to business problems in a clear and articulate manner, tailoring style to suit the needs of the client
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure, internet security, IT security standards, major application systems such as SAP/Oracle
• Ability to be agile in changing circumstances both internally and externally when dealing with client issues
• A team player with strong time and project management skills
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff

 This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager with a client service orientation to join our expanding IT Security team. Responsibilities include:

• Driving the development and growth of the IT Security practice in Melbourne
• Building profitable relationships with existing and potential clients
• End-to-end management of multiple complex IT Security projects, ensuring the consistent application of IT Security standards
• Managing the tender process, proposals & bids for prospective client engagements
• Managing a professional and motivated team, including coaching & mentoring more junior staff
• Providing insight into our clients' businesses using innovative approaches to addressing IT Security risks

In return you will experience working in a challenging, team-oriented and rewarding environment with significant opportunity for both personal and career development and growth. Please apply online.