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Senior Manager for Technology and Cyber Risk

Position: Not specified

Start: As soon as possible

End: Not specified

Location: Longueuil, Canada

Method of collaboration: Project only

Hourly rate: Not specified

Latest update: Sep 24, 2024

Task description and requirements

Our client is looking to hire a talented and experienced Senior Manager to manage the global Technology & Cyber Risk Management process. This critical role is pivotal in building relationships and coordinating efforts to manage technology-related risks. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse, global environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and maintain a comprehensive IT risk management practice across the global IT organization. This includes identifying potential IT risks, evaluating their impact, formulating mitigation strategies, and tracking their progress.
  • Regularly review and monitor the IT risk management process to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with the organization's risk appetite and business objectives.
  • Establish communication and reporting mechanisms to ensure IT and business leadership are aware of IT risks. Analyze and process risk data to identify patterns and trends.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Risk Management team on the evaluation and reporting of relevant IT risks as part of the overall ERM process.
  • Lead a team of risk analysts and foster a collaborative environment focused on managing cyber and technology risks.
  • Deliver risk management training to the IT community and cultivate a risk-aware culture within the organization.
  • Manage and oversee the evolution of the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platform (Service-Now IRM), including entities, risk statements, and controls.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in IT risk and mitigation, empowering stakeholders to take ownership of IT risks and encouraging the reporting of potential risks.
  • Work closely with all levels of IT leadership and business stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of issues and risks, enabling informed decision-making.
Leadership & People Management:
  • Display leadership and independence in the execution of responsibilities.
  • Maintain a high level of personal integrity and discretion, especially when handling confidential matters.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with team members, business partners, and stakeholders across different departments.
  • Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to rapidly understand complex business, technology, and risk management concepts.
  • Exercise sound judgment when navigating situations where policies may not be well-defined.
  • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with business and IT professionals at various levels.
  • Accommodate international conference calls across different time zones when necessary.
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of senior-level experience in Information Security or IT Audit, with at least 2 years in Risk Management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in large/global enterprise IT environments.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise IT security concerns and technologies (e.g., VPNs, network security, encryption, Firewalls, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP).
  • Familiarity with IT governance frameworks such as NIST and ISO 2700x.
  • Experience in risk management, including risk analysis, mitigation, and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of information security regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative in problem-solving.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Proficiency in analytical and diagnostic problem-solving.
  • Experience with compliance and understanding of information security requirements.
  • Willingness to occasionally work outside of standard business hours.
Preferred:
  • Familiarity with Service-Now Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platform.
  • Professional certifications in one or more of the following disciplines: IT governance (CGEIT), security (CISSP, CISM), internal audit (CISA), or Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.

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Management