Delivery Lead

Role Description

Velero Consulting is seeking a Delivery Lead to oversee the successful execution of cybersecurity and compliance engagements across multiple clients. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with Velero’s methodologies and quality standards.

The Delivery Lead will coordinate consultants, manage client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality assessment and advisory services across regulatory frameworks such as NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP. The role bridges technical delivery, operational coordination, and client communication to ensure consistent execution across engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery & Execution
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity and compliance engagements.
  • Ensure projects are delivered according to defined scope, timeline, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate consultants performing assessments, advisory work, or technical testing.
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
  • Identify and mitigate delivery risks early.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management
  • Serve as the primary operational contact for clients during engagements.
  • Maintain regular status updates and communication cadence with stakeholders.
  • Facilitate client workshops, interviews, and progress reviews.
  • Ensure alignment between client expectations and Velero’s delivery approach.
• Compliance & Security Program Oversight
  • Oversee the execution of security assessments, gap analyses, and compliance validation.
  • Ensure consistency in methodology across frameworks such as:
    • NIST 800-53 / NIST CSF
    • SOC 2
    • ISO 27001
    • HIPAA
    • PCI DSS
    • FedRAMP / public sector frameworks
  • Validate the quality of findings, recommendations, and audit-ready reports.
• Consultant Coordination
  • Manage and coordinate a distributed team of consultants and subject matter experts.
  • Assign workstreams and monitor progress across multiple engagements.
  • Ensure consistent documentation and deliverable standards.
  • Provide guidance and escalation support for complex technical or compliance issues.
• Process & Delivery Optimization
  • Standardize delivery processes, templates, and reporting frameworks.
  • Improve operational cadence for project tracking and client communication.
  • Implement delivery metrics and quality assurance checkpoints.
  • Support scaling the consulting practice as Velero grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, compliance, or risk management.
• Experience leading project delivery or coordinating consulting teams.
• Strong knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as:
  • NIST (800-53, CSF)
  • SOC 2
  • ISO 27001
  • PCI DSS
  • HIPAA
  • FedRAMP / public sector security standards
• Experience managing client-facing cybersecurity assessments or advisory engagements.
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills.

Benefits

• 10 days of paid vacation.
• Unlimited sick time.
• Access to medical insurance options.
• Direct seat at the table and a clear path for career progression as the firm scales.
• Autonomy to make a visible impact on the business from day one.