Alan Herrity | August 8, 2025
Case Study - Program Director - Cyber Security
Client Industry
Utilities
The Challenge
A major utilities organisation on Australia’s eastern seaboard recognised the need to significantly uplift its cybersecurity posture across its operations. To address this, they required a confidential search for a newly created Program Director position — a senior leadership assignment reporting directly into the C-suite and the board.
- Several high-priority initiatives were identified to strengthen cyber resilience.
- The mandate was to lead a multi-year cybersecurity uplift program.
- The search required a Program Director with proven experience reporting to board-level stakeholders.
- The assignment was conducted confidentially due to its strategic and operational sensitivity.
Our Solution
Momentum Search and Selection was retained to deliver a discreet, high-impact appointment. Our structured, methodical search process included:
- Talent Mapping: Conducted a comprehensive talent map of the market.
- QIA Longlist: Built a pipeline of candidates who were Qualified, Interested, and Assessed — not just available.
- Shortlist Delivery: Presented a 3-person shortlist, each benchmarked for strategic fit and leadership capability.
- Confidential Process: All candidates signed NDAs at the outset to maintain assignment confidentiality.
- Leadership Profile: Each candidate brought dual experience: complex program delivery and leading large-scale teams, particularly within utilities environments.
Securing Leadership for a Multi-Year Cyber Uplift
The Result
The successful hire brought a proven track record in delivering multi-year cybersecurity programs, with experience leading internal teams and managing external vendor relationships, all while engaging confidently at C-suite and board level.
- The cybersecurity uplift program is underway and scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
- The hire is successfully delivering the program while the organisation undergoes a broader restructure.
- One stakeholder confirmed:
“Momentum Search and Selection is now our preferred supplier in the project services and transformation space.”
