DPO- Data Protection Officer

About Cook Systems

For over 30 years, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.

Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.

Summary: We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Business Stakeholder Representative to bridge the gap between business needs and technical delivery teams. This role is crucial in ensuring that solutions align with the business vision and strategy while effectively prioritizing investment and business value. You will engage with various stakeholders to gather and communicate business requirements, manage project risks, and guide the execution team in alignment with business strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with business stakeholders to elicit, understand, analyze, document, and communicate business needs.
• Utilize an understanding of customer needs and business strategies to prioritize investment and delivery.
• Work within multiple development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Serve as a business requirements expert and manage subject matter specialists.
• Provide business guidance and prioritize the execution team's work according to business strategies.
• Lead activities related to business requirements documentation and validation.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate business operational risks with delivery teams.
• Manage and prioritize work items, including new features and defects, and decide on their implementation.
• Prepare the business for change and develop metrics for benefits, adoption, and risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, execute, and release projects aligned with roadmaps.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members and DPOs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field.
• Proficient understanding of business needs and technical solutions.
• Experience working within Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and prioritize team efforts.
• Ability to influence and engage with business stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in managing risks and developing metrics for project success.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making skills to manage project-level priorities.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.