VP, Strategy and Business Development Digital Trust

SGS

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About The Position

The Vice President, Strategy and Business Development Digital Trust is responsible for defining and driving the mid- and long-term strategic evolution of SGS’s Information Security Assurance business in the region. This role accelerates growth across the Audit, Certification, Training, and Consulting services offered by the Business Assurance business in the North America Market (NAM).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, or related technical field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the information security and/or cybersecurity assurance services business.
• Strong understanding of Digital Trust standards including ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC2, HiTrust, FedRAMP and PCI-DSS.
• Excellent technical competency and understanding of the information security sector.
• Quality assurance and/or auditing within the digital trust space.
• A solid understanding of accreditation requirements.
• Information Security market savvy in North America with a strong customer focus.
• Proven success in acquisition strategies and post-merger integrations.
• P&L management experience preferred, with a strong understanding of financial drivers and business performance metrics.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the company.
• Change management and transformation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and can-do attitude with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive strategy aligned with SGS’s core strengths and long-term objectives.
• Design and implement a targeted organic growth strategy.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of strategic and market-specific acquisition targets.
• Develop detailed business cases and integration plans for selected acquisition targets.
• Cultivate relationships with key external growth partners to enhance market reach and capabilities.
• Strengthen brand awareness across North America.
• Lead the definition and oversight of market research initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the SGS Network to support sales, marketing, business development, and account management activities.
• Actively represent SGS in relevant scheme owner committees and working groups.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Confidentiality of applicant information according to EEO guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees