Managing Consultant

• Manage the day-to-day interactions with various business groups, executive management, and other key business stake-holders.
• Manage or lead the day-to-day operations of a cyber-defense capability on behalf of the client (if needed/required).
• Develop solution processes, procedures, and information workflows.
• Develop threat models
• Develop business lead use cases and correlations rules
• Assist the client and consultant team as needed to ensure all aspects of the project are completed on-time.
• Establish and manage project plans for SIOC engagements.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the client and with IBM leadership team regarding the overall progress of the project, current challenges, risks, and other information that may impact the project
• Manage engagement risk and define deliverable content.
• Assist with team selection (recruiting, interviewing, etc).
• Manage skill development, training, and career progression of client solution staff (if needed).
• Develop client solution staffing schedules and training plans.
• Serve as the primary IBM approver for solution processes, procedures, and information workflows for the engagement.
• Engages in peer-to-peer dialogue with clients about their industry and their situation
• Opens new discussions and builds new opportunities with clients
• Builds strong rapport with clients creating respect and trust
• Opens new relationship opportunities within the client environment
• Understands how to construct and gain agreement for business cases
• Selects appropriate tools available to develop and validate business cases
• Shapes and influences client attitudes to outcomes and key benefits for both the client and IBM
• Plan and lead delivery of workshops and facilitated client events