Experienced Manager, Cyber

BDO USA•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Experienced Manager, Cyber is a consulting leader for the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity implementation. This consulting leader leverages experience in both AI approaches and tools and security to build confidence with customers. This role also coordinates all aspects of a project, and ensures risk is managed, mitigated, or escalated as quickly as possible. In addition, this role works with BDO Channel Partners and practice leadership to develop marketing positions, presentations, statements of works, proposals, and RFP responses to promote BDO’s position in the marketplace with critical business partners, our clients, and attract potential future clients.

Requirements

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
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Office 365, OneDrive, SharePoint and Visio, preferred
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint skills, preferred
Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft security products, including Defender, Purview, Entra, and similar, preferred
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; focus in Computer Science, Information Assurance or Information Governance, preferred
Experience with securing systems including machine learning, Azure Cognitive services, Azure AI services, or Microsoft Copilot, preferred
A Major information security certification (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CCISO, CCSP, CISSP, or GIAC certifications etc.), preferred

Responsibilities

Supports practice development in the areas of 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 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 inquires
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
Supervises the 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
Other duties as required