Managing Principal (Manufacturing Vertical)

My client, a global cybersecurity business, is seeking a Managing Principal (Manufacturing Vertical) to work both at a strategic and operational level, serving as the bridge between the business and specialist delivery teams. You will have strong and demonstrable experience working with manufacturing clients and leveraging an established network.

My client is an expert cybersecurity firm providing managed security, threat detection, and response services to a global client base.

As Managing Principal (Manufacturing Vertical), reporting to the UK Managing Director and working closely with the Chief Architect, your deliverables will include:

1. Achieving revenue and gross margin targets for your stream
2. Building a future-proof virtual team with the skills and certifications required by the market
3. Establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to clients, typically C-suite contacts
4. Driving business development of end-to-end cybersecurity programs in collaboration with sales and consulting teams
5. Meeting billable utilization targets
6. Becoming a thought leader through continuous education
7. Fostering strong relationships with partners

A key requirement is to understand and communicate technical cybersecurity aspects while possessing the business and financial acumen to partner successfully with internal sales, delivery, and finance teams.

UK travel to London/Kent offices and client sites is expected.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related business field (highly preferred)
• Strong experience working in the manufacturing sector, leveraging an established network
• Experience engaging with C-suite executives
• At least 8 years of experience in information security
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CISM or CSSP highly preferred)
• Familiarity with digital marketing, GTM strategies, and creating value propositions based on client needs
• Strong business development skills, possibly from a professional consulting background

Basic Salary: £100k-£120k (OTE £150k) plus benefits.

EA First Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.