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Senior Manager, Consulting Services Location:   Remote (US) Travel:   Up to 25%   About Zaviant   Zaviant, headquartered in Philadelphia, is a boutique consulting firm specializing in   Data Security ,   Privacy , and   Third-Party Risk Management . We help organizations build effective and sustainable solutions to protect data, strengthen governance, manage risk, and comply with complex and evolving regulatory requirements.   Position Overview   We are seeking a motivated and experienced   Senior Manager, Consulting Services   to join our growing team. This leadership role is responsible for delivering exceptional client outcomes across a portfolio of Privacy, Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security engagements. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex consulting engagements, mentor and develop consulting talent, and contribute to the continued growth of Zaviant's consulting practice. The ideal candidate combines strong consulting experience with a collaborative leadership style and a passion for helping organizations navigate complex regulatory, operational, and technology challenges. This individual will work closely with clients, internal teams, and executive leadership to deliver practical solutions that align risk management, compliance, security, and business objectives.   Key Responsibilities   Client Engagement & Delivery Lead and oversee complex consulting engagements across Privacy, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Data Security, and Third-Party Risk Management. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them assess, design, implement, and mature governance and compliance programs. Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Conduct and oversee privacy assessments, security maturity assessments, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control evaluations. Guide clients through regulatory requirements including GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and emerging privacy and cybersecurity regulations. Support clients in developing governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and risk management strategies. Advise clients on privacy program development, security governance, third-party risk management, and operational resilience initiatives. Provide strategic guidance to executive stakeholders and, where appropriate, support vCISO-style advisory engagements focused on governance, risk, and security program maturity. Ensure deliverables meet client expectations and Zaviant quality standards. Technology & Program Implementation Support the implementation and optimization of privacy and GRC technology platforms including OneTrust, ServiceNow, ZenGRC, IBM OpenPages, and similar solutions. Help clients leverage technology to streamline compliance processes, improve visibility, and strengthen governance capabilities. Partner with internal implementation teams and technology vendors to deliver successful client outcomes. Stay informed on emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and industry trends to continuously improve client solutions. Team Leadership & Culture Lead, mentor, and develop Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Engagement Leaders across multiple service lines. Foster a collaborative, collegiate culture built on trust, accountability, continuous learning, and shared success. Conduct regular coaching, performance discussions, and career development planning. Support workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives. Encourage knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration across the consulting practice. Champion a culture where team members feel empowered to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions, and continuously improve. Lead