Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · Hybrid
$92k–$138k/yr
Senior Consultant - North America Are you ready to build your consulting career at the forefront of automotive innovation? SBD Automotive is a global automotive research and consulting company, supporting manufacturers, …
Skills: Automotive Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Analytical Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Writing
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States • Hybrid
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Deliver high-quality consulting engagements focused on automotive product cybersecurity and risk management for automakers and suppliers. Build trusted client relationships and contribute to business development and SBD's internal knowledge centers.
Requires 4+ years of experience in automotive or a related field with a focus on cybersecurity. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and technical expertise in cybersecurity principles.
Senior Consultant - North America
Are you ready to build your consulting career at the forefront of automotive innovation?
SBD Automotive is a global automotive research and consulting company, supporting manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies with strategy, insight, and execution across connected, electric, autonomous, and software-defined vehicles.
As a Senior Consultant (Automotive Cybersecurity), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality consulting engagements with automaker and supplier product cybersecurity and risk management organizations, developing trusted client relationships, and contributing to the growth of SBD's expertise and market presence.
This is a highly visible role within the consulting team, combining analytical problem solving, client engagement, and growing commercial awareness. You will work closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors to help clients navigate complex industry challenges whilst continuing to develop your consulting and domain expertise.
A Day in the Life
The role will balance project delivery, client interaction, knowledge development, and commercial contribution.
You might start the day analysing market developments, preparing client deliverables, or supporting a project team ahead of an important client regulatory or vehicle development milestone. Later, you could join a client workshop, present a section of project findings, or participate in discussions around future client product cybersecurity needs and opportunities.
No two days are identical, but the focus remains the same: delivering high-quality deliverables, building credibility with clients, and continuously developing your expertise and impact. This role will involve travel to clients.
The key Responsibilities of the role include:
Client Delivery
Client Relationships and Value Creation
Commercial Contribution
Domain Expertise and Knowledge Development
Professional Contribution
About You
You are a motivated consultant who combines strong analytical capability with a genuine interest in the automotive and mobility sectors. You enjoy solving complex problems, working directly with clients, and continuously expanding your expertise.
About Us
We are a global automotive research and consulting organization with 29 years of trusted expertise and a proven track record of success. We support our customers and deliver confidence through clarity, insight and vision to support better and informed decisions in the fast-changing mobility market.
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We inspire automotive innovation through independent research, evaluation and strategic consulting services.
SBD Automotive is a global leader in automotive and mobility consulting, dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complex, rapidly evolving landscape of transportation technology and innovation. SBD Automotive combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge insights to drive success for its valued clients and achieve Safe, Secure, Sustainable and Seamless mobility outcomes.
Offices: Shenley Pavilions, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, MK5 6LB, GB · Mihiro Building 6F, 2-18-22 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002, JP · 3645 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, US · Gustav-Poensgen-Straße, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia 40215, DE · 588 Yan'an East Road, Shanghai, Huangpu District Shanghai 200001, CN
We inspire automotive innovation through independent research, evaluation and strategic consulting services.
SBD Automotive is a global leader in automotive and mobility consulting, dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complex, rapidly evolving landscape of transportation technology and innovation. SBD Automotive combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge insights to drive success for its valued clients and achieve Safe, Secure, Sustainable and Seamless mobility outcomes.
Offices: Shenley Pavilions, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, MK5 6LB, GB · Mihiro Building 6F, 2-18-22 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002, JP · 3645 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, US · Gustav-Poensgen-Straße, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia 40215, DE · 588 Yan'an East Road, Shanghai, Huangpu District Shanghai 200001, CN
