Principal Cybersecurity Strategy and Execution Consultant

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Strategy and Execution Consultant to drive strategy execution, governance, and executive reporting. You will translate complex cybersecurity data into business insights and influence senior leaders across lines of business.

Key strengths include storytelling, data visualization, and cross-functional collaboration, with experience crafting executive materials and managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience in consulting, cybersecurity, or relevant work
• 8 to 12+ years of experience in Chief of Staff functions, business consulting or marketing
• 1-3+ years of experience creating executive-level materials for senior and executive leadership

Responsibilities

• Align cybersecurity workstreams with strategic initiatives and report progress against defined objectives
• Consult and advise on reporting design and messaging using storytelling and influence
• Monitor and report on OKRs and KPIs tied to Cyber Strategy and Governance
• Translate technical data into business insights with PowerPoint and data visualization
• Coordinate data collection and facilitate monthly LoB reviews
• Evaluate and enhance KPIs with metric owners across teams
• Support ad-hoc projects and data analysis tasks with minimal oversight
• Support planning activities with public speaking confidence and initiative

Skills

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Description

Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Principal Cybersecurity Strategy and Execution Consultant to support cybersecurity strategy execution, performance monitoring, and special initiatives. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping shape executive reporting, guide strategic alignment, and support governance activities. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of consulting and marketing experience, with strong storytelling, influence, and data visualization skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Align cybersecurity workstreams with strategic initiatives and report progress against defined objectives, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to calibrate metrics and operational goals
• Consult and advise leaders and senior managers on reporting design and messaging, applying storytelling, marketing, and influence to ensure clarity and impact
• Monitor and report on OKRs and KPIs tied to Cyber Strategy and Governance, using a resourceful and fast-learning approach to stay ahead of industry trends
• Translate technical data into business insights with strong PowerPoint and data visualization skills
• Coordinate data collection and facilitate monthly Line of Business (LoB) reviews, fostering collaboration and relationship-building across teams
• Work closely with operational metric owners to evaluate and enhance KPIs, navigating ambiguity and applying consulting expertise to drive performance improvements
• Support ad-hoc projects, stretch assignments, and data analysis/reporting tasks with minimal oversight, maintaining poise in presenting material and executing with precision
• Support organizational planning activities, demonstrating public speaking confidence and a self-starter mentality to drive engagement and execution

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience in consulting, cybersecurity, or relevant work
• 8 to 12+ years of experience working in Chief of Staff functions, business consulting or marketing
• 1-3+ years of experience creating executive-level materials for senior and executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing cross-functional projects in matrixed environments
• Proficiency in data visualization tools
• Strong execution skills and ability to work independently, within minimal oversight
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and multiple workstreams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
• High adaptability and learning agility
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong PowerPoint and executive reporting background
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Remote

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

$70,000 - $140,000 Annual Salary

The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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