Director - Technology Risk

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By joining our rapidly growing Risk Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As a Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, business development, leading teams and developing junior team members, as well as serving as a member of CrossCountry’s leadership team. In this role you will drive delivery and growth across a range of technology risk areas: IT controls; IT governance, risk, and compliance; cybersecurity; cloud; and emerging technologies. What You'll Do: Client Delivery: Supervise and provide an extensive array of services in IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (IT GRC), IT Controls Optimization, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Emerging Technology to both new and existing clients Provide senior account and project-level leadership that ensures exceptional delivery quality, exceeds client expectations, nurtures client relationships, and creates expansion opportunities Deliver high-quality consulting services by taking personal ownership of client engagements, ensuring that deliverables are practical and impactful Share technical expertise by authoring thought leadership materials such as case studies, white papers, and learning materials, and represent CrossCountry at industry events Practice Leadership: Manage client engagements, maintaining strong relationships with senior client personnel and ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues. Actively contribute to talent acquisition and retention efforts, participating in attracting, interviewing, and hiring top talent who embody our core values. Support the practice’s strategic direction by proactively monitoring industry trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and evaluating potential impacts. Business Development (~35%) Identify and lead business development opportunities to win new clients and expand services at existing clients. Market a full range of services to prospective clients including using your existing relationships to generate new opportunities. Support market opportunities identified by business developers or other leaders within CrossCountry with client delivery or sector specific expertise. Foster a culture of growth and business development, serving as a thought leader in the market. What You'll Bring: 15 + years advising public companies on one or more of the following: IT strategy and governance, IT risk assessment, IT audit, cybersecurity, cloud computing, privacy and data protection, systems pre- and post-implementation reviews, third-party risk management, systems development life cycle controls assessment, data analytics, disaster recovery, IT regulatory compliance, and/or IT project risk management Professional services experience in a client-facing role at an accounting or consulting firm Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues Proven record of building and developing strong client relationships with C-level executives Travel: Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client). Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment) Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business,Finance,Information Systems,or other technical disciplines; Master’s degree or post graduate degree from a college or university is preferred $178,000 - $356,000 a year For applicants located in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $178,000 - $356,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits. For applicants located in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $169,000 - $344,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits. #LI-CH1#LI-Hybrid Benefits Summary The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: . Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. xrczosw The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.