SBU Head - Practice

Role Overview
The Strategic Initiatives Lead – Cyber Security will operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, business operations, and leadership enablement.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and deep exposure to the cybersecurity and technology services landscape.
Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development & Execution
• Partner with the Global Head of Cyber Security to define and operationalize the Cyber Security Service Line strategy.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable plans, ensuring alignment across business units, geographies, and functional teams.
• Drive leadership offsites, strategy reviews, and quarterly business reviews.
• Monitor progress against strategic goals and facilitate decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Coordination
• Act as the primary liaison between Corporate Development and Cyber Security leadership teams.
• Coordinate cybersecurity-related due diligence activities.
• Support integration planning, execution, and tracking of acquisition-related initiatives.
• Ensure leadership engagement throughout the M&A lifecycle.
• Strategic Program Management Office (PMO)
• Establish and manage the PMO function for strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
• Define governance models, reporting structures, KPIs, and OKRs.
• Track milestones, identify risks and dependencies, and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Provide executive-level visibility into performance and progress.
• Leadership Operations & Governance
• Drive the operational cadence of the Cyber Security leadership team.
• Prepare executive briefings, governance reviews, business updates, and decision-making materials.
• Track action items and ensure follow-through on critical priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and proactively resolve organizational challenges.
• Analyst Relations & Market Positioning
• Lead analyst briefings, inquiry programs, and participation in industry assessments.
• Develop executive presentations and positioning narratives to strengthen market presence.
• Support analyst evaluations and industry recognition initiatives.
• Market Intelligence & Executive Communications
• Monitor cybersecurity market trends, competitive developments, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Produce executive dashboards, market intelligence reports, newsletters, and thought-leadership content.
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  Deliver actionable insights to leadership teams and stakeholders.
• Special Projects & Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead strategic initiatives and transformation programs on behalf of the Global Head.
• Develop business cases, drive stakeholder engagement, and manage change initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across business units, corporate functions, alliances, and partner ecosystems.
  

Personal Leadership

• Build trust, collaboration, and inclusiveness.
• Exhibit exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Lead without direct authority.
  

Organizational Leadership

• Drive vision and strategic alignment.
• Demonstrate enterprise-wide thinking.
• Create clarity and focus within a complex global organization.
  

Business Leadership

• Maintain strong client and market orientation.
• Navigate ambiguity with accountability.
• Apply sound commercial and financial judgment.
  

Experience
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• Significant exposure to Cyber Security, Technology Services, or Digital Transformation domains.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives, business leaders, or C-suite stakeholders.
  

Cyber Security & Industry Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the cybersecurity services landscape, vendor ecosystem, and emerging market trends.
• Knowledge of managed security services, cyber advisory, cyber transformation, and regulated industry environments.
  

M&A Experience

• Hands-on experience managing M&A workstreams including:
• Due diligence
• Integration planning
• Stakeholder management
• Post-merger integration activities
  

Program & Portfolio Management

• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority strategic initiatives across global teams.
• Strong governance, risk management, KPI tracking, and reporting expertise.
  

Analyst Relations

• Exposure to analyst briefings, inquiries, market assessments, and industry ranking submissions.
  

Communication & Executive Engagement

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into executive-level communications and strategic narratives.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within global IT Services, Consulting, or Professional Services organizations.
• Experience supporting corporate strategy, business transformation, or operational excellence programs.
• Expertise in competitive intelligence, market research, or thought leadership development.
• Demonstrated success in highly matrixed, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to influence senior executives and external stakeholders effectively.
  

Educational Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a reputed institution.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Cyber Security, Technology Strategy, Business Transformation, or Program Management will be advantageous.