The Security Governance Lead manages security initiatives, oversees communications, prepares executive presentations, monitors projects, and promotes security awareness within the organization.
Governance lead coordinates all key security department activities such as staffing, financial management, reporting, training, awareness and security communications Provides project management support and prepares senior management presentations. Understands priorities, operating policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate organizational decision-making occurs and practices are followed.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
USD 119,600.00 - 199,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing executive presentations and messaging for internal audiences (e.g. Quarterly Business Reviews, Governance meetings, business updates, Teams Channel, Monthly Newsletter); facilitate transparent and effective communication on security matters across the organization.
- Drive aggregated security reporting and messaging of core strategic focus areas.
- Lead implementation of employee communication, security awareness and engagement initiatives (e.g. All Hands meetings, Weekly Directs meetings, Leadership offsites, Community engagement, annual security awareness training, etc.)
- Monitor cross-functional projects, ensuring timely execution of key objectives
- Manage a team responsible for coordination of security budget, annual planning, communications, and people culture relating to security.
- Lead training and awareness programs to promote a security mindset and culture in our organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- At least 6 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related areas. The, right candidate could also have a different combination such as a Master's degree plus 4 years of experience or PhD and 1 year experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience in executive/leadership communications and business reporting, translating strategies to execution plans
- Excellent writing skills, ability to "storyboard" and develop visually compelling presentations with clear logic and structure
- Highly organized and detailed oriented; proficient in managing competing priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills, including creative thinking and willingness to work hands-on to deliver impactful outcomes
USD 119,600.00 - 199,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $119,600.00 - $199,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
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