[Hiring] Director of Consulting Services @Zaviant

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Consulting Services to lead the delivery function within our growing Professional Services organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of client engagements across Privacy, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Data Security, Third-Party Risk Management, and related advisory services. The Director will provide leadership and oversight across a portfolio of consulting engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will focus on operational excellence, delivery consistency, resource management, quality assurance, client satisfaction, and team development. Working closely with Senior Managers, Engagement Leaders, Project Managers, and executive leadership, this individual will help scale Zaviant's delivery capabilities while maintaining the high-touch, boutique client experience that defines our brand.

This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving delivery operations, solving complex client challenges, and creating an environment where consultants can do their best work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within Privacy, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Professional Services, or related consulting disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing consulting teams, client portfolios, and professional services delivery functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading Professional Services, Consulting Delivery, Client Delivery, or PMO functions.
• Proven success managing complex client relationships and delivering multiple concurrent consulting engagements.
• Strong understanding of Privacy, Data Protection, Governance, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Third-Party Risk Management, and Security Governance principles.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks including GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related standards.
• Experience overseeing or supporting the implementation of GRC and Privacy technology platforms such as OneTrust, ServiceNow, ZenGRC, IBM OpenPages, or similar solutions.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, resource management, forecasting, utilization management, and delivery governance.
• Experience leading distributed and remote consulting teams.
• Demonstrated ability to scale delivery operations while maintaining quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.

Requirements

• One or more of the following certifications: CIPP/US/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, PMP.
• Experience supporting vCISO advisory engagements.
• Experience operating within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development and certification support
• Excellent opportunities for advancement
• Remote-first working environment