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About Us

At Infosys, we are committed to be an equal opportunity employer, and to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Infosys is recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row.

The Role:

An experienced consulting professional, you will be a thought leader in the CMT industry and a key advisor to defining solutions and will be on point to help clients define and realize expected value through transformation initiatives. You will have the opportunity to shape value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the rapidly transforming business model of the CMT sector. You will have experience across one or more of the sub-sectors of the CMT industry (communications, media, or Technology) and will have a broad understanding of industry solutions and best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs deployed across CMT companies. We focus on solutions and capabilities the current and emerging areas focused on by our clients, including:

• Vision and Strategy: Define the vision and roadmap aligned with the organization’s strategic goals. Identify and prioritize opportunities and improvements that drive value for both internal and external users.
• Lean Operations: Cost optimization and restructuring for communications services providers front office and back-office operations and IT, leveraging technologies such as Automation, IoT, Blockchain, AI/ML, Cloud and Big Data
• Growth: Driving revenue increase through new age products and services launch, customer retention with cross-sell and upsell strategy and creating new partner ecosystem for platform-based business models
• Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends including AI/GenAI and Automations. Foster a culture of innovation by integrating new tools and practices that enhance the platform’s capabilities.

As a Senior Principal in Business Consulting, you will lead major projects and serve as a key customer-facing member of the Infosys CMT Consulting team. You will contribute to the development of solutions to solve business problems and increase adoption of Infosys driven solutions. This position is responsible for delivering actionable value across the CMT ecosystem. You will operate independently to provide quality work products to an engagement and perform varied and complex duties and tasks that require independent judgment.

General Consulting Skills / Experience

15+ years relevant experience

• Telecoms and Media
• Projects and Technology delivery

Business Development

• Shaping and sales of advisory programs (engagements of >$250k, Annual Sales supported >$.7m)
• Evidence of relationships within top tier Telecom and Media clients

Project Delivery

• Evidence of successfully leading advisory and technology delivery programs of > 1m
• Ability to operate across a portfolio of projects
• Familiarity with agile delivery
• Experience in delivering with nearshore and offshore teams
• Gravitas, able to operate at CXO level
• Strong business acumen
• Very strong written and spoken communications
• Team leadership and mentoring

Specialist Skills / Experience

Large scale programme leadership experience, which could include 2 or more of

• Digital
• BSS/OSS
• Delivery and integration of best of breed technologies
• Monitoring Tools (FCAPS)

Subject matter expertise in Telco specific topics and able to lead executive discussions in;

• Transformation Governance

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Flexible work hours and the possibility of hybrid work.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a team of industry experts .

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Join to apply for the Consultant - Generalist | Business Consulting role at Grant Thornton UAE

We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community.With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth.We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.
As a Consultant, you’ll be expected to work closely with the team to plan and execute projects. You’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of services to clients, while gaining experience in a great variety of work under the coaching of your leaders, as you grow and develop into a professional, you will be given the autonomy to work independently and to guide junior members of the team. Discover your purpleand join our BusinessConsultingtoday!
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Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do. Whether you're steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais – bring your true self to work. Be a partof a teamdriven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.
Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.
About the Business Consulting Service Line
Our Business Consulting team works with clients across various industries, helping solve fundamental business challenges. Our services are structured around two key pillars:

• Strategy & Analytics: We support clients with corporate, business, and transaction strategy needs, seamlessly blending data insights, analytical rigor and specialized data visualization tools to deliver impactful solutions at the intersection of strategy and analytics
• Integrated Business Transformation: We deliver measurable results for clients by driving change across finance, HR, procurement, governance, ESG and other functions, employing a strategic mix of operating model design, cost reduction, transformation management, and functional excellence initiatives.

• Leading and managing workstreams within client engagements, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
• Conducting in-depth analysis of client data and business processes to identify key insights and develop actionable recommendations
• Developing and presenting client-ready presentations and reports, effectively communicating findings and recommendations
• Contributing to the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with client stakeholders, fostering trust and credibility
• Identifying and addressing client needs and concerns, ensuring client satisfaction
• Collaborating effectively with team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment

• Contribute to the development of proposals and presentations for potential clients

• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices
• Contribute to the development of internal knowledge assets and methodologies

• Strong ability to analyse complex data, and to draw logical conclusions
• Proficiency in using analytical tools and techniques
• Ability to quickly learn new software, and analytical methods

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionConsulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• IndustriesAccounting

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Senior Principal - Business Consulting Senior Principal - Business Consulting

About Us

At Infosys, we are committed to be an equal opportunity employer, and to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Infosys is recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row.

The Role:

An experienced consulting professional, you will be a thought leader in the CMT industry and a key advisor to defining solutions and will be on point to help clients define and realize expected value through transformation initiatives. You will have the opportunity to shape value-adding consulting solutions that enable our clients to meet the rapidly transforming business model of the CMT sector. You will have experience across one or more of the sub-sectors of the CMT industry (communications, media, or Technology) and will have a broad understanding of industry solutions and best practices, multiple business processes or technology designs deployed across CMT companies. We focus on solutions and capabilities the current and emerging areas focused on by our clients, including:

• Vision and Strategy: Define the vision and roadmap aligned with the organization’s strategic goals. Identify and prioritize opportunities and improvements that drive value for both internal and external users.
• Lean Operations: Cost optimization and restructuring for communications services providers front office and back-office operations and IT, leveraging technologies such as Automation, IoT, Blockchain, AI/ML, Cloud and Big Data
• Growth: Driving revenue increase through new age products and services launch, customer retention with cross-sell and upsell strategy and creating new partner ecosystem for platform-based business models
• Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends including AI/GenAI and Automations. Foster a culture of innovation by integrating new tools and practices that enhance the platform’s capabilities.

As a Senior Principal in Business Consulting, you will lead major projects and serve as a key customer-facing member of the Infosys CMT Consulting team. You will contribute to the development of solutions to solve business problems and increase adoption of Infosys driven solutions. This position is responsible for delivering actionable value across the CMT ecosystem. You will operate independently to provide quality work products to an engagement and perform varied and complex duties and tasks that require independent judgment.

General Consulting Skills / Experience

15+ years relevant experience

• Telecoms and Media
• Projects and Technology delivery

Business Development

• Shaping and sales of advisory programs (engagements of >$250k, Annual Sales supported >$.7m)
• Evidence of relationships within top tier Telecom and Media clients

Project Delivery

• Evidence of successfully leading advisory and technology delivery programs of > 1m
• Ability to operate across a portfolio of projects
• Familiarity with agile delivery
• Experience in delivering with nearshore and offshore teams
• Gravitas, able to operate at CXO level
• Strong business acumen
• Very strong written and spoken communications
• Team leadership and mentoring

Specialist Skills / Experience

Large scale programme leadership experience, which could include 2 or more of

• Digital
• BSS/OSS
• Delivery and integration of best of breed technologies
• Monitoring Tools (FCAPS)

Subject matter expertise in Telco specific topics and able to lead executive discussions in;

• Transformation Governance

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Flexible work hours and the possibility of hybrid work.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a team of industry experts.

Join to apply for the Senior Consultant - People Advisory | Business Consulting role at Grant Thornton UAE.

We’re a large and growing professional services firm with over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries. We combine global scale with local expertise to help organizations unlock their potential for growth. We care about our colleagues, clients, and communities.

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll lead strategic initiatives, provide expert advice to clients, and drive impactful change. Your expertise will shape business outcomes and contribute to our clients' success in a rapidly evolving market. Join our Business Consulting team today!

About Our Business Consulting Service Line

We offer bespoke advisory solutions prioritizing flexibility and personalized service. Our clients range from SMEs to international groups and listed companies, across various industries. We craft innovative strategies that drive sustainable growth and success.

Responsibilities of a Senior Consultant include:

• Managing project phases for multiple clients across industries
• Supporting go-to-market strategies for People Advisory
• Developing People Consulting collateral, tools, and templates
• Analyzing HR metrics and generating reports
• Providing strategic HR advice, including workforce planning and organizational design
• Using tools like Power BI and SAS for data analysis
• Collaborating with senior colleagues and managing client relationships
• Participating in various consulting projects
• Maintaining effective communication and confidentiality
• Preparing business proposals and ensuring timely project completion

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting, IT, Sales
• Industry: Accounting

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OVO Consulting is an international legal and business advisory firm headquartered in the UAE. Our team is composed of multilingual legal professionals, compliance experts, and strategic advisors with extensive experience in both corporate environments and international law firms.

OVO Consulting is looking for experienced business introducers and strategic partners – not traditional salespeople– to help us grow our client base across the UAE, GCC, Africa and Europe.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Freelance Sales Partner / Client Acquisition Specialist (Commission-Based).

The individual will be responsible for identifying and acquiring new clients, maintaining and managing client relationships, developing partnerships with channel partners, and providing excellent customer service. The role requires regular communication with potential and existing clients to meet and exceed sales targets.

This is not a back-office role. We are seeking someone with a commercial mindset and a strong B2B and B2C and B2C network who can introduce our legal and business consultancy services to potential clients (corporates, SMEs, investors, professionals, etc.) and bring in qualified contracts.

Your role:

• Identify and approach potential clients needing legal structuring, compliance, corporate advisory, or business setup services
• Present OVO Consulting’s offer (materials provided) and introduce interested prospects to our legal team
• Follow up until deal closure — you are not required to deliver the service, only to generate and qualify the lead
• Attend business events or activate your personal/professional network to find leads

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Account Management and Customer Service
• Experience or ability to develop partnerships with Channel Partners
• Proven track record in a commission-based sales environment
• Network of business owners, legal or financial professionals, entrepreneurs, or SMEs

We offer:

• High commissions on closed contracts (no limit, generous structure)
• Remote and flexible collaboration
• You focus on bringing the client — we handle all delivery, legal, and documentation

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionSales and Business Development
• IndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services

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Would you like to shape the future of enterprise transformation by building strategic relationships with the world's leading management consulting firms in the Middle East?

Do you have the experience, business acumen, strategic insight, and executive presence to engage with C-suite leaders and top-tier consulting partners to drive business innovation at scale? In this role, you will own and develop AWS's strategic partnerships with global business consulting and advisory firms, helping enterprise clients realize the full value of their transformation journeys through the power of Amazon's proven practices and cloud capabilities.

This high-impact position requires a unique combination of skills such as strategic thinking and planning, executive relationship building, executive engagement for business outcomes, and enterprise transformation expertise. You will collaborate with senior consulting partners and enterprise executives to develop joint value propositions, go-to-market strategies, and transformation frameworks that accelerate customer success. You will be responsible for shaping the partnerships locally and for driving success in the strategic collaboration agreements.

You will represent the partnership to senior AWS leadership, Senior Consultancy leadership, and C-level clients. Your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive results at the intersection of strategy and technology will be crucial in establishing AWS as the partner of choice for enterprise transformation in the region.

• Identify and develop strategic transformation opportunities with global consulting partners and their enterprise clients in the Middle East region.
• Play a leadership role in the EMEA partnership organization, helping shape and execute our consulting partner strategy.
• Orchestrate collaboration between consulting partners, AWS teams, and enterprise customers to drive successful transformation outcomes.
• Build and maintain executive relationships with consulting firm leaders to develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies.
• Drive strategic business development initiatives while coordinating with key internal stakeholders (sales, partners, marketing, solutions architecture).
• Help consulting partners build and scale their AWS transformation practices and capabilities.
• Lead industry-specific innovation initiatives, bringing together customers and consulting partners to develop transformative solutions.
• Utilize internal systems and tools to track and report on partnership success metrics.
• Present regular business reviews to senior leadership on partnership development, transformation success stories, and strategic initiatives.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining pace with rapidly evolving market opportunities.

A day in the life:

The Strategic Partnerships team in EMEA is at the forefront of transforming how enterprises leverage Amazon's proven practices and cloud capabilities to accelerate their business transformation. We work at the intersection of strategy and innovation, partnering with the world's leading management consulting firms to help customers achieve ambitious transformation goals.

Our mission is to elevate AWS's role in enterprise transformation by building deep strategic relationships with global consulting firms and their clients. We don't just talk about technology; we help shape how businesses evolve, innovate, and succeed in the digital age by combining Amazon's culture of innovation with our partners' transformation expertise.

Our team culture reflects Amazon's Leadership Principles, particularly:

• Learn and Be Curious: We constantly explore new approaches to enterprise transformation.
• Think Big: We work with partners to reshape entire industries.
• Dive Deep: We combine strategic thinking with practical execution.
• Deliver Results: We measure success through customer outcomes.
• Earn Trust: We build lasting relationships with partners and customers.

Working in our team means:

• Engaging with senior executives and thought leaders.
• Driving innovation across diverse industries.
• Building strategic frameworks and assets.
• Operating in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Making significant impact at enterprise scale.

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for transformation and can help write the next chapter of our growth story in the Middle East region.

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Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating; that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Required Experience:

• 7 years of developing, negotiating, and executing business agreements experience.
• 7 years of professional or military experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Management Consulting in a top Firm (Ideally McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Kearney, Roland Berger).
• Experience as a founder or executive focused on related segments or as a practice leader or business unit owner.
• Experience selling to Fortune 1000 or Global 2000 organizations.

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Manager - Cyber Security- Data Privacy and Protection Specialist

As part of our Cyber Technology Consulting team, you will lead and manage data privacy and protection engagements for clients across the MENA region. You will work closely with organizations to design and implement privacy frameworks, drive data protection strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed privacy by design. Our clients span across industries, and this role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams within Advisory services.

The opportunity

We are looking for Manager with deep expertise in data privacy regulations, frameworks, and technologies to join our Cybersecurity practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to help organizations build trust, ensure compliance, and protect sensitive personal and organizational data in today’s digital and regulatory landscape.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead privacy and data protection programs including privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and data flow mapping exercises.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance with privacy laws and standards such as GDPR , UAE Federal Decree Law No. 45, DIFC DP Law, ADGM DPL, Saudi PDPL, NDMO, and global cross-border data transfer requirements.
• Design and implement privacy governance frameworks, policies, and operating models aligned to business and legal requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance on Privacy by Design, Data Classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Consent Management, and third-party data risk management.
• Evaluate and implement technology controls and tooling to support privacy goals (e.g., encryption, pseudonymization, anonymization, privacy-enhancing technologies).
• Oversee privacy audits, readiness assessments, and regulatory response planning.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, information security, and data governance teams to align enterprise-wide data protection strategies.
• Design and deliver training sessions for employees on data privacy principles, policies, and best practices to foster a culture of privacy awareness within the organization.
• Evaluate and manage privacy risks associated with third-party vendors and partners, ensuring compliance with data protection agreements and standards.
• Handson experience in privacy management tools such as Securiti, OneTrust, and BigID etc. to automate data discovery, manage data subject requests (DSRs), and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Support breach notification processes and incident response with a privacy lens.
• Stay updated on evolving data privacy regulations and industry standards and assess their impact on the organization’s data protection practices.
• Manage client relationships, project delivery, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
• Manage engagement delivery, resourcing, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
• Develop detailed reports, articulate technical findings, and deliver actionable recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Manage multiple engagements, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their technical and professional development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep understanding of data protection regulations, global privacy trends, and emerging legislative requirements.
• Strong knowledge of privacy risk management, data lifecycle management, and data subject rights management.
• Ability to translate regulatory and legal obligations into actionable controls and policies.
• Familiarity with data protection technologies (e.g., DLP, CASB, encryption, tokenization, data masking).
• Strong project management, stakeholder communication, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills with legal, compliance, data, and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborating with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments and other documents/templates.
• Ability to interpret complex technical results and present insights to business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in information technology, cyber security etc.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.
• 6-7years of experience in Data Privacy and Protection domain
• A valid passport for travel.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/M, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE, or ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Experience working with privacy technology platforms and tools.
• Experience in sector-specific data protection requirements (e.g., healthcare, financial services, government).

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate.

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Manager - Cyber Security- Data Privacy and Protection Specialist

As part of our Cyber Technology Consulting team you will lead and manage data privacy and protection engagements for clients across the MENA region. You will work closely with organizations to design and implement privacy frameworks drive data protection strategies ensure regulatory compliance and embed privacy by design. Our clients span across industries and this role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams within Advisory services.

The opportunity

We are looking for Manager with deep expertise in data privacy regulations frameworks and technologies to join our Cybersecurity practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to help organizations build trust ensure compliance and protect sensitive personal and organizational data in todays digital and regulatory landscape.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead privacy and data protection programs including privacy impact assessments (PIAs) data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and data flow mapping exercises.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance with privacy laws and standards such as GDPRUAE Federal Decree Law No. 45 DIFC DP Law ADGM DPL Saudi PDPL NDMO and global cross-border data transfer requirements.
• Design and implement privacy governance frameworks policies and operating models aligned to business and legal requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance on Privacy by Design Data Classification Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Consent Management and third-party data risk management.
• Evaluate and implement technology controls and tooling to support privacy goals (e.g. encryption pseudonymization anonymization privacy-enhancing technologies).
• Oversee privacy audits readiness assessments and regulatory response planning.
• Collaborate with legal compliance information security and data governance teams to align enterprise-wide data protection strategies.
• Design and deliver training sessions for employees on data privacy principles policies and best practices to foster a culture of privacy awareness within the organization.
• Evaluate and manage privacy risks associated with third-party vendors and partners ensuring compliance with data protection agreements and standards.
• Handson experience in privacy management tools such as Securiti OneTrust and BigID etc. to automate data discovery manage data subject requests (DSRs) and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Support breach notification processes and incident response with a privacy lens.
• Stay updated on evolving data privacy regulations and industry standards and assess their impact on the organizations data protection practices.
• Manage client relationships project delivery resource allocation and quality assurance.
• Manage engagement delivery resourcing quality assurance and client satisfaction.
• Develop detailed reports articulate technical findings and deliver actionable recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Manage multiple engagements ensuring timely delivery quality assurance and adherence to industry best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior team members fostering their technical and professional development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep understanding of data protection regulations global privacy trends and emerging legislative requirements.
• Strong knowledge of privacy risk management data lifecycle management and data subject rights management.
• Ability to translate regulatory and legal obligations into actionable controls and policies.
• Familiarity with data protection technologies (e.g. DLP CASB encryption tokenization data masking).
• Strong project management stakeholder communication and report-writing skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills with legal compliance data and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborating with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines risk assessments and other documents/templates.
• Ability to interpret complex technical results and present insights to business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelors or masters degree in information technology cyber security etc.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.
• 6-7years of experience in Data Privacy and Protection domain
• A valid passport for travel.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.

Ideally youll also have

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CIPP/E CIPP/M CIPM CIPT CDPSE or ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Experience working with privacy technology platforms and tools.
• Experience in sector-specific data protection requirements (e.g. healthcare financial services government).

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer:

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

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EY Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world helping to create long-term value for clients people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow transform and operate.

Working across assurance consulting law strategy tax and transactions EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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Manager - Cyber Security- Data Privacy and Protection Specialist

As part of our Cyber Technology Consulting team, you will lead and manage data privacy and protection engagements for clients across the MENA region. You will work closely with organizations to design and implement privacy frameworks, drive data protection strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed privacy by design. Our clients span across industries, and this role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams within Advisory services.

The opportunity

We are looking for Manager with deep expertise in data privacy regulations, frameworks, and technologies to join our Cybersecurity practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to help organizations build trust, ensure compliance, and protect sensitive personal and organizational data in today’s digital and regulatory landscape.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead privacy and data protection programs including privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and data flow mapping exercises.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance with privacy laws and standards such as GDPR,UAE Federal Decree Law No. 45, DIFC DP Law, ADGM DPL, Saudi PDPL, NDMO, and global cross-border data transfer requirements.
• Design and implement privacy governance frameworks, policies, and operating models aligned to business and legal requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance on Privacy by Design, Data Classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Consent Management, and third-party data risk management.
• Evaluate and implement technology controls and tooling to support privacy goals (e.g., encryption, pseudonymization, anonymization, privacy-enhancing technologies).
• Oversee privacy audits, readiness assessments, and regulatory response planning.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, information security, and data governance teams to align enterprise-wide data protection strategies.
• Design and deliver training sessions for employees on data privacy principles, policies, and best practices to foster a culture of privacy awareness within the organization.
• Evaluate and manage privacy risks associated with third-party vendors and partners, ensuring compliance with data protection agreements and standards.
• Handson experience in privacy management tools such as Securiti, OneTrust, and BigID etc. to automate data discovery, manage data subject requests (DSRs), and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Support breach notification processes and incident response with a privacy lens.
• Stay updated on evolving data privacy regulations and industry standards and assess their impact on the organization’s data protection practices.
• Manage client relationships, project delivery, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
• Manage engagement delivery, resourcing, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
• Develop detailed reports, articulate technical findings, and deliver actionable recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Manage multiple engagements, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their technical and professional development.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep understanding of data protection regulations, global privacy trends, and emerging legislative requirements.
• Strong knowledge of privacy risk management, data lifecycle management, and data subject rights management.
• Ability to translate regulatory and legal obligations into actionable controls and policies.
• Familiarity with data protection technologies (e.g., DLP, CASB, encryption, tokenization, data masking).
• Strong project management, stakeholder communication, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills with legal, compliance, data, and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborating with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments and other documents/templates.
• Ability to interpret complex technical results and present insights to business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in information technology, cyber security etc.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.
• 6-7years of experience in Data Privacy and Protection domain
• A valid passport for travel.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/M, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE, or ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Experience working with privacy technology platforms and tools.
• Experience in sector-specific data protection requirements (e.g., healthcare, financial services, government).

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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