Cybersecurity Management Consulting - Pittsburgh Lead

About the role

Wavestone is expanding its cybersecurity presence in the Pittsburgh market. We are seeking an experienced senior leader to join our North America Cybersecurity capability and the Global Cybersecurity Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead large and complex cybersecurity engagements, defining relevant strategies and delivery approaches, anticipating risks, mobilizing the right expertise, and ensuring high-quality outcomes that enable client decision-making and implementation.
• Act as a recognized trusted advisor to clients, bringing market insight and cybersecurity expertise to influence executive stakeholders, manage complex situations, and proactively secure client satisfaction.
• Drive local business development in the Pittsburgh market, leveraging a strong understanding of the regional cybersecurity ecosystem to originate and grow client relationships, strengthen Wavestone’s footprint, and lead pitches and proposals with autonomy to win competitive deals.
• Leverage and develop differentiated expertise to create impact both in client engagements and in sales activities, contributing to thought leadership, new value propositions, and the visibility of Wavestone’s cybersecurity capabilities in the US market.
• Lead, coach, and develop Managers and Senior Managers, acting as a role model for the Positive Way, fostering engagement, supporting career progression, and reinforcing performance and talent development across teams.
• Contribute actively to the development of the Practice, supporting Partners and Associate Partners in team leadership, staffing, and coordination, while strengthening cross-practice collaboration and aligning delivery, sales, and people objectives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a client-facing consulting role or equivalent leadership position within cybersecurity, IT, risk, or management consulting, with demonstrated exposure to large, complex organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred) in a relevant field such as Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Risk Management, or Business.
• Proven experience leading complex cybersecurity transformation programs, spanning both strategic advisory (e.g., maturity assessments, operating model design, regulatory remediation) and operational delivery (e.g., IAM, resilience, cloud or security program rollout).
• Strong cybersecurity domain knowledge with sufficient technical depth to establish credibility with CISOs, IT leadership, and technical teams, while maintaining a pragmatic, business-oriented advisory posture.
• Established presence in the Pittsburgh cybersecurity and technology community, with a strong network and credibility among senior stakeholders (e.g., CIOs, CTOs, CISOs); demonstrated involvement in the local ecosystem and a proactive approach to community engagement and relationship building.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity and/or operational resilience domains (e.g., GRC, data protection, cyber risk, cloud security, incident response), with the ability to apply them in real-world client contexts.
• Strong experience in Banking, Healthcare and/or Manufacturing, with a solid understanding of industry-specific business and regulatory requirements to effectively tailor cybersecurity solutions.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position based in Pittsburgh.

Benefits

• 25 PTO / 6 Federal Holidays / 4 Floating Holidays
• 4 months parental leave to birthing parent / 2 months to supporting parent
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA
• Up to 4% bonus based on personal and company performance with room to grow as you progress in your career
• Regular Compensation increases based on performance
• Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOP)

Location

This full-time position is based in our Pittsburgh office. You must reside or be willing to relocate within commutable distance to the office.

Additional Information

Our Commitment: Wavestone's Positive Way
At Wavestone, we believe our employees are our greatest ambassadors. By embodying our shared values, vision, mission, and corporate brand, you'll become a powerful force for positive change. We are united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact, no matter where we are.

Diversity and Inclusion

We seek diversity among our team members and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Wavestone, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We have a strong global CSR agenda and an active Diversity & Inclusion committee with Gender Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability Inclusion and Anti-Racism networks.