Higher Logic is hiring a
GRC Security Program Manager

Summary

Join our team as a Risk Management Specialist and contribute to the implementation of security controls, risk assessment, and vendor qualification activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, program management experience, and excellent communication abilities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (or related field) or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, transparency reporting, integrity, and/or technology risk including one or more domains (e.g., access management, vulnerability management, change management, business continuity, application security, asset management)
• 3+ years of experience in effectively analyzing data and programs for security risk, compliance, and maturity
• 2+ years program management experience in a corporate environment
• Experience in Jira and Drata

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand or identify defined work problems and program goals
• Prioritize program goals, understand and translate other stakeholders’ needs into program goals and prioritize deliverables with minimal assistance
• Define the scope of projects and develop, execute, and/or manage project plans for supported program(s)
• Review key metrics pertaining to a program, monitor potential metric deviations, and define corrective actions for critical deviations
• Implement maturity frameworks across multiple programs factoring in emerging regulations and proactive detection of risks
• Identify, communicate, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders within one or more teams to drive impact and work toward mutual goals
• Establishment of learnings, best practices, standardized frameworks and tools across programs and projects
• Preparation of the detailed program/project plan along with the “services of common concern”
• Establishment of communication modes and cadences with various stakeholders, conducting planned and ad-hoc meetings with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are on track and to communicate latest status to them, and sharing of meeting minutes and regular updates with various stakeholders
• Identification of stakeholders and their roles, keeping them updated on the progress of the project, addressing their concerns, seeking, and implementing their feedback
• Identification of risks and detailing of mitigation plans to ensure that the projects stays on track or are brought back on track in the event of delays or blockers
• Assisting Sales and procurement efforts with review of contract terms and conditions related to security and risk
• Support business travel on an as needed basis (up to 10%)
• Conduct all business in accordance with Higher Logic policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a degree
• One or more information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC GSEC, OSCP, CompTIA Security+)
• PMP certification a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience implementing formal Risk Management methodologies preferred
• 3+ years of experience leading various application security audit standards, including ISO 27001/27701 and SOC II
• 2+ years Project Management experience
• Experience interacting with C-Suite leaders
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, auditors, and executives