General Manager, New Technologies at Rhizome Consulting

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and leadership capability to position the organisation at the forefront of emerging technology solutions.
• The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of long-term technology strategies, strengthen strategic partnerships, drive product innovation, and oversee the delivery of secure, scalable, and market-responsive solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Cyber Security Solutions:

• Develop and execute a scalable and comprehensive five-year cybersecurity strategy aligned with the organisation s business objectives
• Lead cyber security operations and solution delivery to help clients identify, assess, mitigate, and manage security risks
• Drive innovation in threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations
• Oversee the design and implementation of enterprise cyber security frameworks, policies, and standards
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, governance requirements, and industry best practices
• Build strategic partnerships with cybersecurity vendors, technology providers, and industry stakeholders.

Cloud Solutions:

• Develop and execute a five-year cloud solutions strategy to expand service offerings and revenue growth opportunities across multiple sectors
• Lead the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure and managed services solutions
• Oversee cloud migration, optimisation, governance, and security initiatives for enterprise clients
• Build and maintain strategic alliances with major cloud providers and technology partners
• Identify emerging market opportunities and develop innovative cloud-based solutions that address client needs
• Ensure operational excellence, service reliability, and customer satisfaction across cloud engagements.

Research & Development (R&D):

• Lead the Research and Development function to drive innovation and develop emerging technology solutions, products, and services
• Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with business leaders and technical teams to identify new business opportunities and product concepts
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction and market positioning
• Support the commercialisation of innovative products and solutions through strategic planning and execution
• Drive technology incubation initiatives and proof-of-concept development activities.

Leadership & Business Management:

• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams across multiple business units and locations
• Develop departmental strategies, operational plans, budgets, and performance targets
• Ensure alignment of technology initiatives with overall organisational goals and business priorities
• Drive operational efficiency, financial performance, and continuous improvement across departments
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams while promoting collaboration and accountability
• Prepare executive reports, strategic updates, and business performance presentations for senior leadership.

Educational Qualifications

• Master`s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Certifications, PMP, or related credentials are strongly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in cyber security, cloud solutions, enterprise technology, or digital transformation, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record of developing and executing strategic technology initiatives that deliver measurable business growth and operational impact
• Strong expertise in cyber security frameworks, threat intelligence, cloud infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and security operations
• Experience leading technology operations, solution delivery, innovation programmes, and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities, drive revenue growth, and build strategic partnerships
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, AI-driven systems, DevOps, automation, and technology governance frameworks
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, cloud security technologies, incident response, threat hunting, and security analytics
• Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or C++
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.