Practice Manager - Data Advisory | Remote, USA

Optiv; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Practice Manager for its Data Advisory division. The role includes overseeing a team of consultants while ensuring quality execution of deliverables. Candidates must have significant experience in data governance and team management, with a strong commitment to leadership.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data governance.
• Experience managing teams in high-growth environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Advisory consulting practice and manage team performance.
• Ensure quality oversight of project deliverables.
• Participate in client engagements to adhere to technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Governance

Technical Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field

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Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner - Cyber Security, Consulting, IAM, Data Governance & Protection

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

The Practice Manager is responsible for technical leadership and personnel management of a service delivery practice area within one of the consulting services divisions. The Practice Manager ensures that appropriate methodologies are in place, current and enforced for the execution of the services aligned under the practice division. The Practice Manager also provides delivery quality oversight from a technical and leadership perspective to include enforcement of the defined methodologies as well as preliminary deliverable review to ensure content is appropriate, comprehensive and addresses the requirements of the project.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Act as the primary leader of the Data Advisory consulting practice with responsibility of day to day leadership and collaborating with Senior practice leadership on initiatives and strategies.
• Management and oversight of a workgroup/function with a responsibility to develop team members to perform at a higher level by giving opportunities, providing timely continuous feedback, and communicating expectations.
• Provide preliminary and comprehensive review of project deliverables to ensure content is appropriate and address the requirements of the project as defined in the statement of work and as desired by the customer. The Practice Manager is responsible for initial deliverable review and collaboration with the consultants on the project and then enables the QA review process before delivering the project to the customer contacts.
• As both a leader/mentor and as a billable resource – participate in customer engagements to ensure standards for technical execution are being adhered to and less seasoned consultants are being groomed for success within their role.
• Remote consultant coaching/training during engagements.
• Engagement Initiation (Kick-off Calls, onsite presentations, first day of onsite work for meet & greet, etc.).
• Engagement Close Out (preliminary out-brief, deliverable review, formal presentations, etc.)
• Ensure consultant bench time is properly utilized for meeting practice research goals and necessary skills improvement.
• Track consultant performance on a per project basis across pertinent criteria and maintain accurate data for ongoing performance reviews.
• Perform semi-annual performance reviews with consultants reporting to you to review strengths, weaknesses and address career path goals, practice initiatives and training requirements.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or higher degree or its equivalent in certifications or work experience with a preference in STEM, Computer Science, Cyber Security, etc preferred
• Data Protection, DLP, and/or Data Governance experience typically gained in a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience working with the following regulatory requirements and strategic initiatives typically gained in 5 - 7 years: HIPAA/HITECH, FISMA (NIST), ISO, Risk Assessments, Data Protection Strategy and/or Program Development
• Experience managing professional services teams in a high growth company
• Personnel management experience typically gained in 3-5 years
• 8+years of related work experience in cyber security/technology environment
• Minimum of8+ years of related work experience in developing, implementing or architecting cyber securityprojectsrelated to cyber digital, resilience, threat management, risk, compliance and/or a wide range of cyberareas
• Experience driving large and complex initiatives& projectsfrom framing the problem, conducting research / analysis to building the business and operational plans through to driving execution to success isrequired
• Strong leadership and communication skills – written and verbal -- to work withclients at various levels; well-versed with business and technicaldiscussions
• Integrated thinker with ability to apply intuition, experience and judgementto the available data.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)
  
  

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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