Demand & Delivery Director - Cyber Strategy & Transformation - Remote | USA

At Optiv, we’re on a mission to help our clients make their businesses more secure. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in a truly essential industry. Join us.
Who we are looking for:Our team is transforming the security industry and we need dynamic leaders who can lead the charge. We serve as trusted strategic advisors to our clients who want to build holistic, end-to-end security solutions tailored to their business needs. Our innovative solutions enable growth, modernization, and optimized strategies that bring value to businesses small to large. Join us as we reimagine the role of security. Our Directors lead teams of exceptional Senior Managers and consultants, overseeing delivery of tailored solutions to our customers’ most complex security program problems.  Directors are responsible for leading the Demand & Delivery teams as well as driving demand within those client environments while developing new business and client relationships.  The Director will lead the ideation and development of our tailored security services offerings around several security domains within both cybersecurity and physical security. Successful candidates are expected to develop and oversee the demand pipeline for the practice and oversee a team of Senior Manager’s leading complex projects.

How you'll make an impact:

• Oversees demand pipeline for 'practice' within the portfolio  
• Partner with clients to solution & ideate on the proper solution blueprint  
• Oversight of the proposal & SOW creation for the proposed execution across projects within the practice 
• Mentorship of Demand & Delivery managers, senior managers  
• Facilitates upskilling / transition opportunities for senior managers who want to grow into delivery responsibilities  
• Ensure managers and senior managers are receiving the necessary training, skills development, and growth opportunities to continue their career track  
• Lead the ideation, creation, development, and delivery of custom security solutions
• Cultivate client relationships and generate business opportunities. Establish and manage a business portfolio 
• Understand Optiv and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Foster relationships with client representatives, Sales team members and build relationships with other practice leaders
• Provide leadership on client engagements, including client relationship management, project risk mitigation, and quality control of services and deliverables to deliver projects on time and on-budget

Qualifications for success:

• Bachelor or higher degree or its equivalent in certifications or work experience - with a preference in STEM, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or other related disciplines 
• 10+ years of related work experience leading large teams and client engagements within a cyber security/technology environment 
• Minimum of 10+ years of related work experience in developing, implementing, or architecting cyber security projects related to cyber digital, resilience, threat management, risk, compliance, and/or a wide range of cyber areas 
• Proven experience leading business development/demand efforts for large, complex engagements resulting in increased practice revenue  
• Experience driving large and complex initiatives & projects from framing the problem, conducting research/analysis to building the business and operational plans through to driving execution to success is required 
• Strong leadership and communication skills - written and verbal - to work with clients at various levels; well-versed in business and technical discussions  
• An integrated thinker with the ability to apply intuition, experience, and judgment to the available data.

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With Optiv you can expect:
• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Affinity groups including, Black Employee Network, Disabled Employee Network, Latino Employee Network, Optiv Pride (LGBTQIA+), Veterans Support Network, and Women's Network.• Work/life balance. We offer “Recharge” a flexible, time-off program that encourages eligible employees to take the time they need to recharge • Professional training resources, including tuition reimbursement• 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 remote/from home (where applicable)
If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government, and education. We have the proven expertise to plan, build, and run successful security programs across Risk Management, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Security Operations - Managed Services, and Identity and Data Management.
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.