Vice-président(e) adjoint(e) en cybersécurité
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Job description
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Development, Technology and Security Sector, l incumbent will play a key role in defining the strategy, positioning and marketing of the cybersecurity offer as well as in its implementation. She will be responsible for developing and deploying effective go-to-market strategies, in collaboration with the sales and marketing teams, to increase the visibility of the offer and its execution with the teams.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic function and positioning :
- Contribute to defining and supporting the cybersecurity strategy and ensuring that it is aligned with the organization's business objectives;
- Manage and evolve the overall performance of the cybersecurity offer;
- Identify market trends, emerging risks, and growth opportunities;
- Contribute to the strategic plan and support the achievement of the growth objectives of the Senior Vice President;
- Translate strategic priorities into concrete and mobilizing actions and ensure alignment with the teams under his/her responsibility.
- Structure, evolve and enrich the cybersecurity service offering;
- Contribute to defining value propositions, packaged offers and pricing models;
- Contribute to the development of marketing strategies and ensure their deployment;
- Actively support business development activities for the security component (customer presentations, proposals, tenders);
- Identify and maintain close links of strategic technology partnerships;
- Supervise and supervise the preparation of service proposals for the cybersecurity component;
- Contribute to revenue and customer portfolio growth.
- Ensure structured reporting allowing the monitoring of the pipeline of opportunities and the volume of business, in collaboration with management and teams;
- Intervene in strategic customer relationships or major opportunities.
- Supervise cybersecurity mandates globally and ensure their consistency with our offer;
- Contribute to the prioritization of opportunities, initiatives and resources according to the objectives of the sector;
- Ensure the quality, performance of cybersecurity mandates and customer satisfaction;
- Implement methodologies, standards and best practices related to cybersecurity;
- Oversee risk management, compliance and security of deliverables;
- Optimize processes and ensure the profitability of projects;
- Be able to intervene and coordinate actions in complex or high-stakes situations (customers, teams, delivery).
- Build, structure and support the development of teams of cybersecurity experts;
- Support management in the execution of their responsibilities and ensure consistency in management practices;
- Attract, develop and retain key talent;
- Build a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration;
- Mentor leaders and ensure succession;
- Supervise and support team managers and contribute to the mobilization of cybersecurity advisors;
- Participate in the recruitment and development of talent;
- Provide mentorship and skill development for cybersecurity resources.
Profile sought
Formation:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience managing IT mandates or teams;
- Significant experience in consulting services;
- Experience in team management and business development;
- Experience in complex environments (large enterprises, public sector, critical infrastructure);
- Have a solid and well-established network of contacts in the field of Cybersecurity, which he will be able to activate effectively to support organizational objectives;
- Mastery of frameworks and standards: ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, CIS Controls;
- Good understanding of security architectures (cloud, sovereign cloud, hybrid cloud and on-prem));
- Knowledge of Azure, AWS and other environments will be an asset;
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., Bill 25, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.).
- Mobilizing leadership and executive credibility;
- A strong customer focus, with constant attention to the customer and employee experience;
- Strong ability to communicate to senior managementAbility to collaborate in cross-functional environments and align different actors;
- Strategic thinking that allows him to keep an overview while supporting execution;
- Excellent communication skills (French and English);
- Political acumen and the ability to influence to rally and mobilize different stakeholders around common objectives;
- High adaptability in complex and changing contexts;
- Ease collaborating in cross-functional environments.
Why choose a career at COFOMO?*
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Wellness program
- 24/7 telemedicine access
- Support for legal, accounting, and mental health needs
- Focus on growth, development, and skills enhancement
- Personalized career plan and tailored guidance
- Hybrid work environment
- Active social club and year-round events
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