Sr. Director, Forensics
Ladders · United States · 3 days ago
RemoteRemoteOTHR$160k–$200k/yrFull-time
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Director, Forensics to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This leader will oversee a global forensics and collections practice, ensuring delivery is defensible, compliant, and consistent across regions. The role will shape the operating model for a distributed team while partnering closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and vendors to support complex matters and drive growth. This is a highly visible leadership position that blends operational excellence, commercial fluency, and technical expertise in digital forensics and eDiscovery collections.
Schedule
Remote — US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available.
Pay
$160,000 – $200,000 annually.
Responsibilities
- Lead forensics and collections as a unified global practice
- Oversee end-to-end collection delivery, ensuring compliance and defensibility
- Establish and maintain a standardized operating model across regions
- Develop and mentor regional directors and managers to enhance team performance
- Serve as the primary client-facing expert for forensics and support revenue growth
- Manage the forensics toolchain and vendor relationships to optimize performance
- Track and report on key performance indicators and unit economics
Qualifications
- 12+ years in digital forensics, eDiscovery collections, or investigations, including 5+ years in leadership roles
- Deep expertise in forensic acquisition and analysis across platforms including cloud and mobile
- Proven client-facing experience handling complex matters and escalations
- Experience managing utilization-based teams and capacity planning across regions
- Strong understanding of remote and self-collection tools and the impact of AI on workflows
- Commercial fluency with experience in budgeting and pricing services
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility within the United States
- Opportunity to lead a diverse, global team across multiple regions
- Engagement in innovative projects involving AI and cloud technologies
- Professional development opportunities and career advancement paths
- Collaborative culture focused on shared success and continuous improvement