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KLDiscoverySr. Director, Forensics
KLDiscovery is seeking a Senior Director of Forensics Operations to direct global collections and forensic practices across the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions.…
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KLDiscovery is seeking a Senior Director of Forensics Operations to direct global collections and forensic practices across the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this individual will unify regional teams under a single operational standard, oversee end-to-end collection delivery, and drive revenue growth in forensics and consulting. KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled software and services to help corporations, law firms, and…
Job Description
KLDiscovery is seeking a Senior Director of Forensics Operations to direct global collections and forensic practices across the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this individual will unify regional teams under a single operational standard, oversee end-to-end collection delivery, and drive revenue growth in forensics and consulting. KLDiscovery provides technology-enabled software and services to help corporations, law firms, and government agencies handle complex data challenges, including litigation support, eDiscovery, and forensic investigations.
This leadership role suits an experienced digital forensics professional with a background in managing distributed technical teams and overseeing unit economics. The person in this position will act as a primary subject matter expert for clients and sales teams, guide technological integrations, manage software and hardware toolchains, and handle complex scoping calls and escalations.
Responsibilities
- Manage forensics and collections globally as a single practice spanning the US, EMEA, and APAC regions
- Oversee end-to-end collection delivery including onsite, remote, cloud, and mobile collections along with forensic reporting and chain of custody
- Establish shared operational queues, standard operating procedures, quality standards, and key performance indicators
- Direct daily operational rhythms such as job board health, weekend and 24/7 rotations, and a two-hour scoping call service level agreement
- Ensure defensibility through proper methodology, documentation, and compliance with state private investigator licensing
- Lead and mentor regional directors, managers, examiners, and analysts while building career paths and succession depth
- Serve as the senior forensic subject matter expert for clients, sales, and complex matters
- Collaborate with the sales team to grow revenue and help define, price, and launch new service offerings
- Manage vendor relationships and toolchains including Cellebrite and remote collection software
- Track utilization metrics, billable hours, unit economics, and prepare inputs for weekly and monthly business reviews
Requirements
- At least 12 years of experience in digital forensics, investigations, or eDiscovery collections
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading distributed teams containing managers or directors
- Hands-on expertise in forensic acquisition and analysis for computers, mobile devices, cloud environments, and collaboration platforms
- Track record in client-facing interactions, pricing services, managing budgets, and handling escalations
- Experience managing utilization-based teams, capacity planning, and cross-regional staffing
- Based in the United States and eligible to work in the country
- Ability to travel to client locations and obtain state private investigator licensing where necessary
Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as EnCE, CCE, GCFE, GCFA, or Cellebrite CCO and CCPA
- Experience providing expert testimony
- Bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, digital forensics, criminal justice, or a related field
- Advanced degree
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role is remote within the United States.
What is the employment type?
The position is full-time.
Who does this role report to?
The Senior Director of Forensics reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations.
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