Senior Manager - Technology Risk

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About this role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Technology Risk team within Risk Consulting, working directly with the Partners in the team to lead and grow an established portfolio of client engagements.

Working closely with regulated organisations, financial services and government clients and our broader Risk Consulting practice, you will lead the delivery of practical, commercially focused engagements across data governance, privacy and major technology projects, delivered through internal audit, independent assurance, advisory and consulting engagements.

This is an opportunity to take a senior role within a growing practice, combining technology and data risk expertise with client leadership, business development and people development, with clear opportunities for career progression.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of engagements across data governance, privacy and major technology projects, including internal audits, independent reviews, assurance, advisory and consulting engagements.
• Lead data governance and information management engagements, including data classification, information handling, data risk assessments and uplift of clients’ critical data environments and governance practices.
• Lead privacy engagements, including Australian Privacy Principles assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments and helping clients understand and respond to Privacy Act reforms and evolving privacy obligations.
• Support clients undertaking major technology projects, including independent project assurance, technology and system selection, governance, risk and control reviews and implementation readiness.
• Help clients understand and respond to emerging regulatory and technology requirements, including Privacy Act reforms, CPG 235, evolving requirements associated with AI, data and emerging technology.
• Build trusted senior client relationships, working closely with the Technology Risk Partners to deliver and grow an existing portfolio of regulated, financial services and government clients and identify new opportunities.
• Manage engagements from planning through to delivery, including scope, budgets, resourcing, risk management and quality.
• Clearly articulate technology, data, privacy and project risks, business impacts and opportunities to both technical and senior executive stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor and develop Senior Consultants, Consultants and Associates, creating an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Skills & experience

We’re looking for an experienced technology, data and risk professional who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative and client-focused approach. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in data governance, data risk, privacy, and/or technology projects ideally gained within professional services, consulting, internal audit or a relevant corporate environment – preferably working with regulated organisations, financial services and/or government clients.
• Experience leading engagements across areas such as data governance, information management, privacy, major technology projects, internal audit, independent assurance or technology advisory.
• A strong understanding of data governance and information management practices, including data classification, information handling, data ownership, critical data environments, data quality and governance frameworks.
• Experience in privacy, including applying the Australian Privacy Principles, conducting Privacy Impact Assessments and helping organisations understand and respond to changing privacy requirements.
• Experience working with major technology programs, including areas such as project governance and assurance, system selection, implementation risk and technology controls.
• The ability to understand emerging regulatory and technology developments and translate them into practical implications and advice for clients.
• The ability to translate complex technology, data and regulatory issues into clear, commercially focused advice for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex client engagements, developing senior client relationships, contributing to business development and supporting the growth and development of a high-performing team.
• Strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to operate independently while working collaboratively with Partners and broader teams.
• Relevant professional qualifications in data, privacy, audit, security or project management will be highly regarded, as will previous experience within a professional services or consulting environment.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton, we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we ignite the potential within our people and clients to create enduring success and positively shape the communities around us.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

·       9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

·       Flexible / hybrid working options and Recharge Time available

·       Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts

·       Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching

And many more!

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