Sr. Practice Manager - Identity Governance and Administration | Remote, USA

Optiv • San Diego, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S The Practice Manager is a key leadership role within our Services consulting division, responsible for the business and technical leadership, as well as personnel management of the Identity practice. This individual will ensure that methodologies and service delivery processes are current, consistently followed, and effectively support high-quality client engagements. As both a people leader and a billable resource, the Practice Manager will oversee delivery standards, participate in client engagements, and mentor team members to ensure ongoing growth and excellence. How you’ll make an impact: Practice Leadership & Delivery Oversight Serve as the primary leader of the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) consulting practice, collaborating with senior leadership on strategy and day-to-day operations Ensure all methodologies and engagement processes are documented, up to date, and consistently applied across all projects Review and approve project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with customer expectations and statements of work (SOW) Participate in client engagements, including kickoff calls, on-site meetings, and final presentations to ensure technical quality and client satisfaction Monitor consultant performance on a per-project basis and maintain data for ongoing reviews and development Staffing, Mentorship & Development Collaborate with Practice Directors and leadership to make staffing decisions aligned with consultant skills, goals, and client needs Ensure consultants are equipped with the necessary resources and delivery plans for successful project execution Mentor consultants through engagements, especially where a skills gap exists, and provide ongoing support and pairing as needed Facilitate annual and pre-engagement training plans for skill development Manage consultant utilization effectively, aligning bench time with practice research and capability-building goals Conduct semi-annual performance reviews focused on development, training, and career growth Sales & Pre-Sales Support Provide technical expertise and sales enablement support for Identity and Identity Governance Contribute to the creation and maintenance of pre-sales materials, including: Customer-facing one-pagers and service descriptions Internal sales battle cards Practice brochures and website content Support Optiv Account Managers and inside sales teams with client interactions, technical scoping, and SOW review. Assist in developing sales training materials and sanitized deliverable examples for reuse. Subcontractor & Project Support Identify and manage subcontractor resources as needed, including SOW creation and coordination with the Delivery Management team. Track pending project pipeline to forecast skills needs and plan resourcing accordingly. 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. 8+ years of related work experience in cyber security/technology environment, preferably Identity and Identity Governance Minimum of 8+ 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 Experience in providing guidance in Identity and IGA strategy at a programmatic level 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 with business and technical discussions #LI-GN1 Salary Range Description $150,300.00 - $206,000.00 Annual The Hiring Range provided for this role is informed by (but not limited to) various factors including responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, geography, as well as other market influences when extending an offer. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for these factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a variable incentive-based bonus plan. Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component. 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. Optiv respects your privacy. By providing your information through this page or applying for a job at Optiv, you acknowledge that Optiv will collect, use, and process your information, which may include personal information and sensitive personal information, in connection with Optiv’s selection and recruitment activities. For additional details on how Optiv uses and protects your personal information in the application process, click here to view our Applicant Privacy Notice. If you sign up to receive notifications of job postings, you may unsubscribe at any time. We work alongside clients to manage cyber risk and equip them with perspectives and programs to accelerate business progress. Our real-world experience, deep vertical expertise and diverse teams enable us to face any challenge with confidence. We put you at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs to design and implement agile solutions. Our adaptive approach continually assesses risk in the context of cyber and broader objectives to secure today's business and fortify it for the future. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree or its equivalent in certifications or work experience - with a preference in STEM, Computer Science, Cyber Security, etc.
• 8+ years of related work experience in cyber security/technology environment, preferably Identity and Identity Governance
• Minimum of 8+ 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
• Experience in providing guidance in Identity and IGA strategy at a programmatic level
• 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 with business and technical discussions

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary leader of the Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) consulting practice, collaborating with senior leadership on strategy and day-to-day operations
• Ensure all methodologies and engagement processes are documented, up to date, and consistently applied across all projects
• Review and approve project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with customer expectations and statements of work (SOW)
• Participate in client engagements, including kickoff calls, on-site meetings, and final presentations to ensure technical quality and client satisfaction
• Monitor consultant performance on a per-project basis and maintain data for ongoing reviews and development
• Collaborate with Practice Directors and leadership to make staffing decisions aligned with consultant skills, goals, and client needs
• Ensure consultants are equipped with the necessary resources and delivery plans for successful project execution
• Mentor consultants through engagements, especially where a skills gap exists, and provide ongoing support and pairing as needed
• Facilitate annual and pre-engagement training plans for skill development
• Manage consultant utilization effectively, aligning bench time with practice research and capability-building goals
• Conduct semi-annual performance reviews focused on development, training, and career growth
• Provide technical expertise and sales enablement support for Identity and Identity Governance
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of pre-sales materials, including: Customer-facing one-pagers and service descriptions Internal sales battle cards Practice brochures and website content
• Support Optiv Account Managers and inside sales teams with client interactions, technical scoping, and SOW review.
• Assist in developing sales training materials and sanitized deliverable examples for reuse.
• Identify and manage subcontractor resources as needed, including SOW creation and coordination with the Delivery Management team.
• Track pending project pipeline to forecast skills needs and plan resourcing accordingly.

Benefits

• 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)
• Optiv offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, of which salary is a component.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees