Director, Technical Program Management – Unit 42 Consulting, EMEA (London, England, UK)

Overview

Senior‑level role dedicated to leading large, complex consulting engagements and security transformation programs across the EMEA region. Reports directly to the VP for Unit 42 in EMEA and partners with leadership to drive high‑stakes client and internal programs. Focuses on successful delivery of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and Proactive Services engagements, translating executive vision into actionable program execution and ensuring operational excellence of the EMEA consulting practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large and complex security transformation and cyber uplift programs for clients, managing strategic maturity roadmaps and supporting cybersecurity strategies.

• Serve as the program‑management expert, aligning execution with best practices across a multi‑project portfolio.

• Define and manage project goals based on Statements of Work (SOWs), communicating directly with clients.

• Drive outcomes by leading GCO programs and supporting DFIR/Proactive engagements.

• Proactively manage risk and scope, recognizing organizational or system‑wide risks, creating comprehensive risk‑management plans, and driving scope‑vs‑schedule/budget discussions to conclusion.

• Rally the team to quick and effective outcomes, demonstrating expertise in high‑pressure situations, including operating/leading war‑rooms.

• Partner with Engagement Leads to ensure projects adhere to budget/time‑frame guidelines and increase client satisfaction, deepening relationships.

• Operate at technical CxO and board levels, acting as a trusted advisor to clients with considerable cybersecurity and security transformation experience across EMEA.

• Develop strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and cross‑organizational leaders to achieve successful results.

• Guide technical team members, ensuring task execution and understanding of Unit 42 skill sets to assist leadership with staffing needs.

• Understand threat‑led, data‑driven consulting and possess sufficient technology and cybersecurity experience to learn our products and services.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience specializing in transformative IT, cybersecurity, digital forensics, incident response, or infrastructure.

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work/military experience.

• Proven ability to lead multiple large‑scale projects, creating plans ensuring on‑time execution and managing documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize projects, solve problems requiring meticulous attention to detail, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively in both verbal and written form, and be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years experience delivering a wide range of cybersecurity consulting services.

• Previous direct client/customer consulting experience.

• Strong proficiencies with Google Suite, Asana, and Clarizen.

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full‑time

Team

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Networks’ security advisory team focused on delivering incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

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