Manager - Technology Advisory Services

• Assist the team in planning engagements, conducting fieldwork, discussing findings and observations with the clients, preparing work papers to support conclusions and preparing written reports.
• Conduct IT, Data Privacy & Information Security audits.
• Develop policies and procedures inline with Information Security & Privacy international and local standards.
• Attend preliminary meetings with clients; offer advice and develop a client understanding for the overall service process; communicate access and information requirements.
• Support Engagement partners and Directors to lead business development initiatives including, but not limited to, review pre-engagement activities, contracting and setting up meetings with prospective clients.
• Keeping up to date with developments in Technology, UAE markets, relevant professional standards (eg: ISO 27001, Data Privacy Law etc.) and specific industry sectors.
• Pursuit of highest professional standards, specialist skills in technology and credibility in the market through continuous professional education, certification, contributions to professional groups and appropriate networking.
• Contribute towards managing the overall client service delivery in accordance with BDO quality guidelines & methodologies.
• Contribute towards managing accounts on a day-to-day basis & explore new business opportunities for the firm.
• Maintain professional relations with clients, answer queries, offer expert advice.
• Ensure thorough project documentation and maintain electronic filing in accordance to BDO guidelines.
• Complete project assignments with minimum supervision and within the timelines provided by the management.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Computer science, Engineering, or related field
• Post-qualification work experience of 6 to 8 years, with at-least 6-year experience in implementing the regulatory & compliance framework requirements (e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, ADHICS)
• Experience in international and local regulatory requirements related to Data Privacy & Protection
• Two (2) or more industry certifications strongly preferred. Example certifications include: CISA, CISSP, CIPM/CIPP, CISM, CCSP