Senior OT Operations Manager- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk. Description GuidePoint Security is seeking a Senior OT Operations Manager to advance our established Operational Technology practice to its next phase of operational maturity. This role sits within the OT practice and focuses on optimizing proven delivery processes, enhancing project management capabilities, and driving operational excellence across our growing portfolio of OT services and OT incident response engagements. The ideal candidate brings a systems-oriented mindset to operations management, favoring process optimization, strategic standardization, and data-informed decision-making. You'll serve as the operational catalyst connecting Delivery, Project Management, and Leadership teams to elevate service delivery consistency, strengthen operational infrastructure, and accelerate sustainable growth. Success in this role is defined by enhanced process efficiency, elevated project management capabilities, optimized OT IR response operations, and quantifiable improvements in delivery metrics. Role Responsibilities Process Optimization & Operational Maturity Evaluate and refine existing operational processes to increase efficiency and support the practice's continued expansion into new service areas and market segments. Enhance established frameworks for OT project execution by implementing advanced automation, improving quality checkpoints, and reducing cycle times while maintaining delivery excellence. Elevate quality assurance and control processes through the implementation of industry-leading practices, metrics-driven improvements, and proactive risk management. Optimize process documentation and knowledge management systems to accelerate onboarding, enable self-service for Project Managers, and reduce dependency on senior leadership for routine operational decisions. Project Manager Capability Enhancement Advance GuidePoint PM capabilities through the development of sophisticated toolkits for OT engagements including predictive risk matrices, escalation decision frameworks, and client communication strategies tailored to critical infrastructure environments. Refine cross-functional handoff protocols between Sales, Delivery, and Project Management to eliminate gaps, reduce turnaround times, and improve client experience during transitions. Implement PM coaching and mentorship programs that elevate OT domain expertise and enable PMs to proactively manage complex engagements with greater autonomy. OT Incident Response Operational Excellence Partner with GuidePoint's established DFIR team to implement advanced OT-specific metrics and analytics that provide actionable insights into response performance, resource optimization, and engagement effectiveness. Mature post-incident review frameworks to systematically capture and disseminate organizational learning, strengthen response protocols, and demonstrate continuous improvement to clients and stakeholders. Strategic Operations & Performance Management Leverage operational data and delivery analytics to identify high-impact optimization opportunities, forecast resource requirements, and inform strategic growth decisions. Implement process improvements and automation solutions that measurably reduce administrative overhead, accelerate delivery timelines, and enhance team productivity. Collaborate with Resourcing Management Office to refine capacity planning models that anticipate market demand, optimize utilization, and support the practice's strategic growth objectives. Cross-Functional Leadership & Alignment Serve as the strategic operational liaison between OT leadership, Project Management Office, Sales, and client-facing teams to ensure organizational alignment and efficient execution. Partner with OT Field Enablement and Sales Operations to continuously improve the opportunity-to-delivery pipeline, enhancing scoping accuracy, resource forecasting, and project kickoff experiences. Work alongside technical SMEs to codify institutional knowledge into scalable operational procedures that preserve expertise while enabling practice expansion. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 4+ years' experience in project management, business analysis, or operations management with demonstrated progression of responsibility. Proven experience optimizing operations within professional services environments; experience within OT cybersecurity, industrial control systems, or critical infrastructure is highly valued. Proficient with modern project management platforms, CRM systems, and workflow automation tools with the ability to leverage advanced features and integrations. Strategic process design capabilities with demonstrated success balancing standardization with the flexibility required for sophisticated technical engagements. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, and drive consensus on operational improvements. Analytical mindset with experience using data and metrics to drive decision-making, measure operational performance, and demonstrate business value. We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers. Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity. This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks…. Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions) Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options) Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment Pet Benefit Option