General Information

Position
Cyber Strategy Senior Manager
Work arrangement
Full-time
City
Budapest, Debrecen
Country
Hungary
Department
Risk Advisory
Team
Cyber
Area of interest
Cyber
Way of work
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Who we are looking for
Results-driven Senior Manager for its Cyber Strategy team in the Central Europe (CE) region. This is a key leadership role designed for an individual with a strong consulting mindset, having experience in cyber strategy and cyber security. In the Senior Manager position you will have a proven track record in sales, project delivery, and leading teams to provide tailored cybersecurity strategies to Clients, as well as engage with C-level executives. You will focus on the CE region while leveraging international projects through other other Deloitte offices around the globe.

  • Business Acumen: Strong business mindset with the ability to connect cyber solutions to business value.
  • Sales Expertise: Demonstrated experience in selling cyber services, with a focus on meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Cyber Strategy Experience: Proven experience in designing and delivering comprehensive cyber strategies, ideally in a Big4, or other major consultancy or tech company.
  • C-Level Engagement: Skilled at communicating, presenting, and negotiating with senior executives, building trust and credibility quickly.
  • Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead and motivate teams, managing large projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery excellence.
  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the Central European market landscape, including regulatory requirements and local business practices.
  • Former CIO or Senior IT Leadership Role: Previous experience in a CIO, CISO, or senior leadership role within the technology or cyber domains is highly desirable.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in cyber strategy consulting, with a proven track record in a senior management or leadership role.
  • Experience working in or with Big4 firms, or large technology companies.
  • Prior CISO role is an advantage
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one other Central European language preferred.
  • Hungarian residency.

Key Competencies:
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, with a strong ability to influence decision-making at the executive level.
  • Results-driven, with a focus on achieving sales targets and delivering value to clients.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and relationship-building.

Your future role

Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement:
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to C-level executives (CIO, CISO, CTO) across various industries (main industry is financial sector), focusing on addressing their cyber security needs.
  • Understanding client business models and goals to create cyber strategies that align with their objectives.
  • Leading Client presentations and demonstrating state of the art professional knowledge, thus driving decisions at the executive level.

Sales Focus & Business Development:
  • Driving business development activities and initiatives for Cyber Strategy offering in the CE region
  • Collaborating with other Deloitte offices around the globe
  • Identifying opportunities to cross-sell and up-sell Deloitte’s cyber services beyond cyber strategy, expanding client portfolios and deepening relationships.

Project Leadership & Delivery:
  • Taking full ownership of client engagements from deal closure till completion.
  • Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of complex cyber strategy projects on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of quality.
  • Ensuring project results meet client expectations, addressing their key cybersecurity risks while aligning with business priorities.

Thought Leadership & Market Positioning:
  • Serving as a thought leader in cyber strategy, staying abreast of the latest trends and innovations.
  • Representing Deloitte at industry events and conferences, positioning the firm as a leader in cyber strategy consulting.
  • Contributing to the development of Deloitte’s cyber offerings and go-to-market strategies for the CE region.

Collaboration with other Deloitte offices:
  • Working closely with Deloitte’s global and European member firms to leverage global best practices while tailoring solutions to the CE region’s market needs.
  • Ensuring cohesive teamwork across borders, driving client satisfaction through seamless service delivery.


What we offer

Join us as a Senior Manager in our Cyber Strategy team to lead innovative cyber strategy projects with top-tier clients, particularly in the financial sector, and collaborate with international experts. Play the crucial part in managing high-impact cybersecurity projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery while driving exceptional solutions that address cyber-related challenges. Take the opportunity to shape cybersecurity strategies and influence the industry while enhancing your expertise!

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being:

Fringe Benefits:

  • SZÉP card for accommodation, catering, and recreational services.
  • Contribution to nursery or kindergarten services.
  • Car sharing options.
  • Extended health insurance services, including Medicover.
  • Health care and pension fund contributions.
  • Group life insurance and DCE travel insurance.
  • Company mobile phone and laptop.
  • Trainings to enhance skills and career development.
  • Glasses allowance and dry cleaning services.
  • BeWell 360 Program: sport activities, employee assistance, mental health workshops, gym discounts
  • Commuting allowance.
  • Occasional company-approved holidays.
  • Annual performance bonus.
Selection process
  • First stage – HR interview (phone call 15 minutes in English).
  • Second stage – online / onsite recruitment interview (professional interview 1 hour).
  • Third stage –  online recruitment interview with Partner (professional interview 1 hour).
  • Fourth stage – Welcome on board! 
About Deloitte
Deloitte is a variety of people, experience, industries and services we deliver in 150 countries of the world. It is an intellectual challenge, a good starting point for your career, and an excellent opportunity for continuous development and gaining valuable life experiences. What you only must do is to take the first step – press the apply button and send us your CV, go through all the stages of the recruitment process and sign a contract with us. Deloitte is simply your best choice.

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