Cyber Transformation Lead (Alliance-Led)
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KPMG Nigeria is hiring a Cyber Transformation Lead in Lagos to drive Microsoft Security and Cyber alliance revenue across Africa. The role owns end-to-end cyber pursuits including SOC, IAM, Zero Trust, and cyber resilience engagements. This is a senior client-facing position requiring deep cybersecurity transformation expertise.
- Senior associate director-level cybersecurity role at KPMG Nigeria
- Owns personally accountable cyber revenue target across Africa
- Focus on Microsoft Security and Cyber alliance pipeline conversion
- Full-time position based in Lagos with regional scope
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Cyber Transformation Lead (Alliance-Led) at KPMG Nigeria ⏲ Sep 1, 2026, 9:18 AM ⋕ View all ICT Support & Telecommunications jobs KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Cyber Transformation Lead (Alliance-Led) Location : Lagos Job Type: Full Time Job Summary The Cyber Transformation Lead is an Associate director-level role accountable for converting KPMG's Microsoft Security and Cyber alliance pipeline into signed, delivering, revenue-generating engagements across Africa. This role combines senior client-facing presence with deep cybersecurity transformation expertise - owning the end-to-end pursuit and delivery of cybersecurity mandates including SOC deployments, IAM programmes, Zero Trust architectures, and cyber resilience frameworks. The role is a primary revenue contributor within Block A, personally accountable for alliance-attributed cyber revenue and acting as the senior KPMG face to Microsoft's security partner ecosystem. Base location: Your location will be determined based on your location. Our main hubs are located in Johannesburg, Lagos and Nairobi. Key roles and responsibilities: Cyber Pipeline Conversion and Revenue Ownership (45%): Lead all major cyber transformation pursuits from client qualification through to contract signature, serving as the most senior technical and commercial voice in client meetings. Own a personally accountable cyber revenue target within the T&I business, with primary attribution to Microsoft Security and Cyber alliance-originated opportunities. Shape complex cyber mandates - SOC buildouts, IAM transformations, Zero Trust programmes - into commercially viable, KPMG-deliverable propositions. Develop and maintain relationships with Microsoft's security partner team, cloud solution architects, and alliance managers to maintain a healthy joint pipeline. Collaborate with the Alliance Market Lead – Microsoft (Block D) to ensure all cyber pipeline is progressed with the appropriate commercial rigour and bid investment. Delivery Leadership (35%): Represent KPMG T&I as the senior technical authority in client steering committees and executive project boards. Personally accountable for delivery quality, client satisfaction, and margin on all cyber mandates within the portfolio. Enforce RAID discipline and escalation protocols on all engagements; intervene early on commercial or technical risk. Maintain a library of KPMG-owned cyber delivery assets, methodologies, and accelerators - working with Block E to codify and scale these. Lead the delivery of large-scale cybersecurity transformation programmes, including oversight of multi-disciplinary delivery teams, alliance partner resources, and specialist subcontractors. Market and Alliance Development (20%): Contribute to KPMG's cybersecurity thought leadership, publishing insights, speaking at industry events, and building KPMG's profile in the African cyber community. Contribute to the annual T&I planning process with pipeline forecasts, headcount recommendations, and market intelligence. Support the development of go-to-market propositions with Microsoft that differentiate KPMG in the African market. Mentor and develop the cybersecurity capability within the broader T&I team, building delivery depth and technical credibility. Requirements: Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience: in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a client-facing consulting or advisory role. Proven experience: delivering cybersecurity transformation programmes (SOC, IAM, Zero Trust, Cyber Resilience) for major enterprise or government clients in Africa. Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related technical field. Microsoft Security certifications (SC-100, SC-200 or equivalent) strongly preferred. Demonstrated track record of working within Microsoft's partner ecosystem to originate and deliver cyber solutions. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification required. Technical competencies & Personal attributes: Personal effectiveness - Excellent report-writing and presentation skills. Delivery ownership: personally comfortable owning large cyber programmes end-to-end, not just advising. Stakeholder management: provide support to various management and leadership levels, as well as work well independently. Multicultural agility: able to operate across multiple African jurisdictions and client cultures. Performance management - Be a performance manager to the team in line with performance management guidelines. People management - Leadership & management skills. Commercial mindset: able to translate technical capability into commercially structured, margin-protected proposals. Alliance fluency: comfortable navigating Microsoft partner processes, co-sell motions, and alliance governance. Deep technical authority in cybersecurity with the credibility to lead client conversations at CISO and Board level. Communication and influence: able to articulate cyber risk and transformation priorities to non-technical executives. Capacity building - Takes a lead in building capability of team to future proof workforce and full utilization of existing workforce. Risk management-lead in ensuring full compliance with KPMG quality & risk management requirements: How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State