Genesis10 is seeking a Cyber Policy, Risk, and Governance Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with our client in Pittsburgh. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. Our client is recognized as a top employer, earning accolades on prestigious "Best Places to Work" lists, including Glassdoor Top 100 and Fortune 100 Best Companies. Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 per year, W2. Job Description: Our client is seeking a strategic leader to drive the development, implementation, and oversight of their Cyber Policy, Risk, and Governance program. This role will play a critical part in ensuring alignment with evolving global cybersecurity regulations while enabling scalable, business-friendly solutions.
This position requires a balance of deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, enterprise-wide frameworks.
Relocation: Our client offers a relocation package
Key Responsibilities - Lead the development and execution of the organization's cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) strategy
- Align cybersecurity governance with enterprise priorities, business strategies, and standardized processes
- Partner with Global Information Services (GIS) teams and cross-functional groups (HR, Legal, Privacy, Trade Compliance, EHS, etc.) to strengthen and standardize cybersecurity posture
- Collaborate with Business Unit and Functional leaders to assess risk and governance needs, delivering programs in policy development, training, and risk management
- Oversee global governance and risk management processes to enhance cybersecurity maturity and performance
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing cyber governance and risk team, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation
- Design and deliver training, communications, and tools to support cybersecurity initiatives across the organization
- Develop and implement change management strategies to drive the adoption of cybersecurity policies and practices
- Conduct maturity assessments and recommend targeted improvements to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities
- Monitor industry trends, perform benchmarking, and recommend forward-looking solutions aligned with organizational strategy
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to align business processes and technology platforms
- Support the CISO in strategic planning, regulatory interpretation, and compliance initiatives (e.g., CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, NIS2, UK Cyber Essentials)
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards
- Establish and track key performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
- Manage internal teams and external vendors to deliver governance and risk objectives on time and within budget
- Represent cybersecurity in cross-functional initiatives, audits, customer engagements, and leadership forums
- Serve as a delegate for the CISO, as needed
Qualifications & Requirements - Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing cybersecurity governance and GRC frameworks
- Strong knowledge of global cybersecurity standards and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF/RMF, ISO 27001, TISAX, AirCyber)
- Proven ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable policies and risk mitigation strategies
- Experience managing risk registers and performing risk analysis
- Experience with incident response governance and issue resolution
- Experience presenting to executive leadership and boards
- Deep understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity technologies
- Demonstrated leadership and change management experience in a global, decentralized organization
Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Cybersecurity, MIS, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience leading cybersecurity programs
- At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity governance and risk management within a global organization
- Experience in the manufacturing industry
- Relevant industry certification required (e.g., ISO 27001, CMMC)
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