Governance, Risk & compliance (GRC) Pre-Sales Architect

NTT DATA North America • Plano, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Pre-Sales Architect to lead, represent, and drive the expansion of our GRC service portfolio across the US region. This is a critical leadership role that requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and GRC service delivery, coupled with proven success in a pre-sales or consultative client-facing capacity. The candidate is expected to leverage their hands-on delivery experience and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory mandates to craft winning solutions, engage with C-level executives, and guide clients through complex GRC transformations.

Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, Security, Governance, Regulatory, Compliance, and Risk Management14.
• Pre-Sales/Consulting: Proven experience in a pre-sales, advisory, or consulting role, driving GRC solution sales in the US market.
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and operational controls. Compliance Management and Regulatory environment Emerging technologies like AI/ML, Data Governance, and Agentic AI/ML Risk. Insider Risk Management and Data Protection18.
• Certifications: Possess one or more major industry certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, or CRISC.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GRC Service Portfolio: Act as the technical and strategic lead for the GRC service portfolio within the US region.
• Client Engagement & Representation: Represent the GRC services, value proposition, and technical capabilities to prospective clients, acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite and risk stakeholders.
• Pre-Sales & Solution Design: Drive the pre-sales process by defining, designing, and scoping complex GRC solutions tailored to client needs and regulatory mandates. This includes the implementation of industry-recognized governance frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, COSO, and ISO 27001.
• Risk Management & Control: Showcase demonstrable expertise in consulting, designing, and evaluating enterprise risk management, governance frameworks, and operational controls.
• Regulatory & Compliance: Provide strategic counsel to organizations on mitigating risks and designing controls across critical areas like: Cybersecurity and Information Security Technology, Cloud, and Data Privacy AI/ML and Model Risk Management Regulatory mandates including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404)
• Delivery Experience: Leverage hands-on experience in delivering GRC services, leading compliance programs, risk assessments etc. to shape suitable customer solutions.
• Complex Stakeholder Alignment: Effectively manage and align expectations across customer business and leadership teams.
• Board Engagement: Present executive-level risk reports and advisories to senior leadership and the Board.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strategic partnerships with risk, compliance and GRC leaders, and NTT GRC Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees