Product Security Industry Lead

About the position

Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent, we drive success in new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover, at all points of the security lifecycle. We hire the very best security talent and arm them with the coolest tools and latest tech so they can help our clients build resilience as we create integrated, customized turnkey solutions. We blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed service solutions to rethink the entire security lifecycle. As an Accenture Security Senior Manager, you will be dedicated to creating product security solutions for clients. A Security Senior Manager is a trusted advisor who builds and executes a client-focused vision, combining the best of Accenture Security and the power of One Accenture. You will work to build delivery teams that create maximum client value. Proactively build relationship with the client and Client Account Teams. Participate in account planning and stay engaged with accounts through account status calls, activities. You have experience leading teams, and you have the top-shelf communication, people, and management abilities to bring out the best in team members. You will bring new ideas to your client by growing your network across Accenture and understanding the new Thought Leadership Accenture is introducing to our clients. You will be responsible for identifying, leading and managing new complex security engagements, providing subject matter expertise, and drive delivery execution as the primary point of client escalation. You will build and manage a pipeline in the Life Sciences Industry, lead and support RFP responses for non-Priority accounts, and participate in monthly meetings with industry leads. You will need to learn and be able to share Accenture Security's Go to Market Strategy with clients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated thought leadership in cybersecurity in any of the following industries: Telecommunications, Automotive, Software and Platform (S&P), High Tech, Life Sciences/Medical Device Technology/Healthcare/Pharma.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate past experiences, business savvy, creative and out-of-the-box thinking in designing solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage business development / proposal efforts RFP/RFI/RFQ.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with client business process and potential constraints (budget, timeline, expertise, etc.) to define optimal and reasonable project scope and expectations.
• Business development responsibilities including but not limited to origination, and relationship development.
• Working directly with clients and Accenture teams to design and implement program strategies for cybersecurity.
• Ability to manage expectations with clients and Accenture colleagues to be able to influence and guide towards successful outcomes.
• Translating technical requirements into business terms for executive stakeholders.
• Selling Security and delivering services across multiple Security Product clients.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to project team and disseminate best practices on solution positioning and delivery.
• Mentor more junior team members in business analysis, project management, and Security best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience /knowledge dealing with product security programs, including threat intelligence, global standards and compliance, and security trend in any of the following industry: Telecommunications, Automotive, Software and Platform (S&P), High Tech, Life Sciences/Medical Device Technology/Healthcare/Pharma.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, product and software development lifecycle, project management principles and/or product quality methods (Agile).
• Minimum 5 years of experience/ability to lead and manage business development/proposal efforts RFP/RFI/RFQ.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6 years work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Industry recognized Professional Security certifications.

Benefits

• Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.