As a Cyber Data Protection Senior Manager, you will lead strategic engagements that help clients govern, protect, and manage their data across hybrid environments. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding them through the implementation of Microsoft Purview’s compliance, data loss prevention (DLP), insider risk, and information governance capabilities.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Cyber & Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Leading the design and deployment of Microsoft Purview solutions, including:
- Information Protection & Sensitivity Labels
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Insider Risk Management
- eDiscovery and Compliance Manager
- Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management
- Lead practice development and sales activities including, opportunity origination, client proposal development, and deal closure.
- Advising clients on enterprise data governance strategies, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA), and risk mitigation.
- Conducting current-state assessments of data protection and compliance programs, and developing future-state roadmaps.
- Overseeing the integration of Microsoft Purview with Microsoft 365, Azure, and third-party data sources.
- Leading workshops and executive briefings to align stakeholders on data protection goals and regulatory requirements.
- Managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact client engagements on time and within budget.
- Supporting business development through proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership in data governance and compliance.
- Staying current on evolving privacy regulations, Microsoft roadmap updates, and emerging data protection technologies.
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as SC-400, CIPP, CIPM, CISSP, CISM, or other related certifications required
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, or compliance consulting.
- Prior experience leading sales activities for data protection professional services, in excess of $3M a year.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 compliance solutions.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and ISO 27001.
- Experience with data classification, retention policies, and insider risk management.
- Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot for Compliance and AI-driven data governance tools.
- Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex compliance concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in practice development and client relationship management.
- Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
- Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
- Can travel as needed
The base salary range for this position is between $217,580 and $271,975. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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