Associate Vice President

Company: Professional Diversity Network
Location: Tempe
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Associate Vice President of Managed Programs Bishop Fox is the largest private professional services firm focused on offensive security. We protect our clients by finding vulnerabilities and building defenses before the attackers can break bad. From critical infrastructure to credit cards; social media to mobile games; flight navigation systems to factories - we're right there hacking away. We're seeking a US-based Associate Vice President of Managed Programs to join our team who will help us build a more secure world. Who You Are and What You'll Do You are a consulting leader with vision; you see problems -and solutions- in everything. You have the experience in security consulting to know your way around penetration testing and services. In your career, you've plundered apps and pillaged networks (legally, of course). You have a passion for helping build ethical hackers. At this point, you may have accumulated a few disclosures, written blog posts, and given some industry talks while having experience in leading a growing team of security consultants delivering world-class results for various clients. The AVP of Consulting Managed Programs will be leading up a practice dedicated to large-scale strategic programs for clients. As a leader, you will work across the Consulting Practice in general and with the greater Bishop Fox leadership team to constantly improve our quality of work and delivery. Responsibilities include, but are not be limited to:

• Provide Leadership and Mentoring to 1st Line Leaders and Team
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success on Contract Terms and Renewal Strategies
• Serve as the head of the consulting managed programs practice, ensuring that we deliver high quality results to our clients
• Drive the constant improvement and maturation of programs, ensuring that they keep pace with client needs, the market, and competition
• Explore and develop new program and partner offerings
• Ensure that we meet billable utilization rates set for the consulting practice
• Partner with our resource team to forecast resource requirements against pipeline of engagements
• Partner with Sales and our resource team in deal review process
• Act as the primary lead for services or client escalations
• Improve overall quality of delivery through training and opportunity alignment
• Partner with the VP of Consulting on internal initiatives and future planning for Bishop Fox
• Attract, review and retain talent for the consulting managed programs practice in partnership with Recruiting Why Bishop Fox Bishop Fox offers competitive salary, bonus potential, stock options, generous benefits (health/dental/401k with match, PTO/paid holidays, DFSA-HSA-FSA, etc.), flexible schedules, and negotiable travel - as well as a career path that isn't "one-size-fits-all." If you're looking for opportunities to grow professionally, this is the place. You'll work alongside some of the most talented and experienced security consultants in the industry. We have a casual workplace, but we're consummate professionals. Your Education and Experience In addition to the above, the following is a list of skills and traits that describe you. If you have most of these, we'd like to speak with you.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science/Engineering or related field OR equivalent relevant professional experience
  • 10+ years of security industry experience
  • 10+ years spent in a management role, with 3-5 years in upper management
  • Experience maintaining positive P&L
  • IT or offensive/defensive cybersecurity experience necessary
  • Security consulting experience necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Ability to serve as a SME and servant leader within the Consulting Practice
    • Strong management abilities, including cross-functional management skills
    • Vulnerability management skills
    • Strong understanding of security fundamentals and common vulnerabilities (e.g. OWASP Top 10)
    • Federal and industry regulations understanding (e.g., PCI, SOX, GLBA, ISO 17799, HIPPA, CA1386)
    • Strong understanding of the business and how to optimize channels to maximize revenue
    • Ability to develop and manage a budget
    • Collaboration Skills and ability to work in a Cross Functional Environment
    • Leadership Development and Mentoring
    • Understanding of resource allocation and how to flex resources
    • Ability to develop go to market strategies for service lines and build comprehensive/ innovative solutions
    • Understanding of proper escalation management and how to hold people accountable Behaviors:
      • Ability to take stakeholder feedback and influence strategic decisions
        • Demonstrates solid judgement in decision making that positively impacts people, projects, reports and Bishop Fox
        • Navigates client and consulting practice situations with good conflict resolution and consensus-building skills
        • Excels at process building with a demonstrated ability to create templates, documentation, new processes and support building
        • Navigates unusual hours and last-minute requests with flexibility and calm
        • Strong written and verbal communication skills
        • Excels at building professional trust and maintaining confidentiality
        • Team player mentality with the ability to work as a self-motivated individual contributor
        • People Management and Leadership Development Focused
        • Client Facing and able to manage multiple issues/escalations both internally and externally
        • Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
        • Excellent time management skills and focus
        • Strong creative thinking skills Bishop Fox has always offered its employees the ability to work remotely, and this role could work remotely in the United States or out of our San Francisco or Tempe, AZ offices. Interested? Apply today. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status
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