AI-Driven Cybersecurity Program Lead

BDO USA, Llp; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Experienced Manager, Cyber to lead AI and cybersecurity implementations for complex client engagements. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risk and deliverables, and work with Channel Partners to craft proposals and RFP responses that showcase BDO’s AI security capabilities.

You will guide project plans, provide regular client updates, and ensure quality deliverables while aligning with standards like NIST and GDPR.

Qualifications

• Six (6) or more years of consulting experience, required
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing large, complex projects including budget, scope and deliverables, required
• Five (5) or more years of information security experience, required
• Experience with securing systems including machine learning, Azure Cognitive services, Azure AI services, or Microsoft Copilot, preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports practice development in cybersecurity of AI, across Microsoft AI offerings; Contribute to BDO’s thought leadership and marketing materials on security services for AI projects, with a focus on Microsoft-first AI approaches
• Understands client needs to develop project plans, resource plans, establishes reporting and metrics, and provides the client with regular updates
• Manages day-to-day project requirements, as well as on-site and/or remote team
• Participates in and conducts business unit, legal, IT, privacy and/or governance interviews and meetings
• Coordinates all aspects of a project, and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible
• Reviews and edits policies, processes, workflows, and work instructions to align them with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, GLBA, GDRP)
• Collects data, coordinates use of software and develops data maps that identify data flow and storage locations of sensitive data sources
• Conducts research on Cyber software and capabilities to provide clients with solutions that improve their compliance, risk management and governance functions
• Works with BDO Channel Partners to develop statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to integrate products and services
• Manages project teams to ensure client projects are delivered on time and budget
• Acts as a contact for client questions and inquiries
• Develops and/or edits client reports with minimal oversight
• Manages and validates the quality of client deliverables
• Supports the development of RFI’s and RFP’s, as well as subject matter expert presentations and proposals
• Other duties as required
• Supervises workload of Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product, as needed
• Ensures Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant software, practice tools and processes
• Evaluates the performance of Senior Associates and Associates, and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback, and completes performance evaluations for Senior Associates and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance
• Acts as mentor to Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
• Acts as a leader, and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel
• Knowledge and experience with sales and/or marketing and thought leadership development
• Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Ability to work with global corporate clients, and ability to up-sell after the first engagement
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm and with clients
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
• Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel

Skills

Cybersecurity

AI security

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Governance

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Defender

Purview

Entra

Job description

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Experienced Manager, Cyber to lead AI and cybersecurity implementations for complex client engagements. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risk and deliverables, and work with Channel Partners to craft proposals and RFP responses that showcase BDO’s AI security capabilities.

You will guide project plans, provide regular client updates, and ensure quality deliverables while aligning with standards like NIST and GDPR.