Senior Manager Global Cybersecurity Governance

The Global Cybersecurity Governance Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the Information Security Governance team which includes partnering with other cybersecurity teams and subsidiaries. 

The Global Cybersecurity Governance Senior Manager’s responsibility includes leading and executing all governance related activities, provide specialized consultation, advise, and support. Including the development and ongoing monitoring of the Global Cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with program requirements. 

This position will be working in partnership with the with other Global Cybersecurity teams and other teams across UL Solutions to support the delivery of its overall mandate by managing the ongoing strategy and development of governance framework and policies. This includes the management of all security awareness and training tasks and timelines. In addition to developing training strategies and goals the ideal candidate will be comfortable in developing and delivering security training to business teams.   

This role will be part of Global Cybersecurity leadership team, reporting to the Global Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance Director. 

The Global Cybersecurity Governance Senior Manager candidates will be evaluated based on their ability to lead a team and perform the duties listed above while demonstrating the skills and competencies necessary to be highly effective in the role. These skills and competencies include: 

• Governance and adherence to Cybersecurity program with mitigating controls and action plans for areas of opportunity 

• Facilitate the governance and review process of the security framework

• Facilitate the governance and review process of the Global Cybersecurity policies and standards and related processes.

• Develops, implements, and manages Global Cybersecurity policies and the exception management process 

• Designs and implements processes and tools to proactively monitor and govern the effectiveness of Cybersecurity controls and services.

• Designs and implements processes and tools to proactively monitor and govern the effectiveness of Cybersecurity controls and services.

• Expert level understanding and experience with security awareness training including:

  • developing and managing security training strategies and goals

  • developing information security training materials

  • conducting simulated phishing exercises

  • presenting classroom and online security awareness training to the workforce and executives

• Leads, directs, and has management accountability for the performance and development of the Global Cybersecurity Governance staff

• Expert level understanding of Information Security frameworks like ISO, NIST, TISAX and PIPL etc.

• Mentoring team members and lead by example with knowledge of Cybersecurity best practices.

• Support the GRC team in establishing annual and long-term goals, defining governance strategies, objectives, metrics, and reporting mechanisms

Requirements 

A successful Global Cybersecurity Governance Senior Manager candidate will have the expertise and skills described below. 

Education, Training and Previous Experience 

Candidates will be evaluated primarily on their ability to demonstrate the competencies required to be successful in the role, as described above. For reference, the typical work experience and educational background of candidates in this role are as follows: 

• BS or MA in Business, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field 

• [5+] years of work experience in information security, especially in an information senior cybersecurity governance role

• [5+] years of experience designing, implementing, and executing cybersecurity governance solutions, tools and technologies across complex, large-scale environments, all the way from project initiation to the desired end state of operationally healthy and sustainable services.

• [5+] years of experience writing and developing Information Security policies, procedures, guidelines, and metrics including Exception Management Processes.

• Experience with Governance and Awareness and Training tools

• [5+] years of experience in managing governance issues, or similar experience managing applications, projects or systems that require identification, evaluation, and remediation if risk 

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across departments/teams and effectively communicate solution designs to stakeholders and leadership.

• [5+] years of experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., International Organization for Standardization [IS0] 27000, COBIT, National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] 800) 

Desired, but not required: 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 

   

Knowledge and Skills 

• Experience writing and developing Information Security policies, procedures, guidelines, and metrics including Exception Management Processes.

• Experience writing and developing Information Security policies, procedures, guidelines and metrics including Exception Management Processes.

• An understanding of organizational mission, values, goals and consistent application of this knowledge. 

• An ability to work on several tasks simultaneously and pay attention to sources of information from inside and outside one’s network within an organization. 

• An ability to apply original and innovative thinking to produce new ideas. 

• An understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business. 

• An ability to effectively influence others to modify their opinions, plans or behaviors. 

• Excellent prioritization capabilities, with an aptitude for breaking down work into manageable parts, effectively assessing the priority and time required to complete each part. 

• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one. 

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 

Personal Characteristics (Optional) 

• Can interface with, and gain the respect of, stakeholders at all levels and roles in the company. 

• Is a confident, energetic self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills. 

• Has good judgment and a sense of urgency, and has demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity. 

• Instinctive and creative. 

• Self-motivated and possessing a high sense of urgency and personal integrity. 

• Highest ethical standards and values. 

What you’ll experience working for ULS 

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. 

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.  

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. 

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. 

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits. 

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

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