Principal Strategic Operations Lead
Core
Identify emerging operational gaps in the Center of Defense Operations (CDO) driven by AI threats and define strategic responses to prevent crises.
Role type
Principal Strategic Operations Lead
Builds
Evolved CDO operating model, AI adoption strategy, and cross-functional project structures
Domain
Cybersecurity operations and AI strategy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating model design, cross-functional project management, AI use-case prioritization, stakeholder relationship management, executive communication, systems thinking, incident response operations, security governance modeling
Preferred skills
RACI design, decision rights definition, escalation framework creation, governance forum facilitation
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Define strategic responses to AI-accelerated threat timelines; advise CISO leadership on operating model design and AI adoption; stand up structures for priority strategic projects; synchronize cross-cutting work streams; surface early signals of stalled charters and escalate with recommendations
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship