Manager | Risk Management | Pune | Cyber Strategy & Transformation

About the RoleAs a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist, this role plays a pivotal part in safeguarding the organization's information assets through comprehensive governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives. The focus is on ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and cybersecurity best practices while supporting the design and documentation of cybersecurity control frameworks. Responsibilities include managing risk, evaluating third-party security postures, and ensuring that digital payment systems comply with relevant standards such as NIST, ISO27001, and ITGC. A strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and a proactive approach to aligning with global regulatory frameworks, industry best practices, and organizational goals is required to provide robust protection against cyber threats.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) strategies leveraging globally recognized frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, COSO, and others to support the organizations cybersecurity objectives and regulatory mandates.Provide strategic oversight and direction to GRC teams, ensuring seamless execution of compliance initiatives, risk programs, and security governance activities across multiple geographies or business units.Drive end-to-end program management for large-scale GRC engagements, including risk assessments, compliance audits, and policy development, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and evolving regulatory landscapes.Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders across cybersecurity, legal, internal audit, compliance, IT operations, and business leadership to embed a risk-aware culture and drive secure business outcomes.Supervise and guide the development and continuous improvement of information security policies, procedures, and control standards, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, India DPDP, DORA, SEC cyber disclosure).Lead and mature the enterprise risk management function by conducting risk assessments, maintaining the risk register, tracking KRIs, and ensuring timely risk remediation and reporting to senior leadership and board-level committees.Own third-party risk management (TPRM) processes, including the establishment of frameworks for due diligence, vendor assessments, contract reviews, and periodic reassessments.Oversee internal and external cybersecurity audits, including planning, scoping, control testing, evidence collection, stakeholder management, issue remediation, and audit closure reporting.Serve as a GRC subject matter expert (SME) during high-impact organizational events such as cloud migrations, M&A activities, or implementation of new technologies.Develop and present executive-level dashboards, risk heatmaps, compliance KPIs, and board reporting, ensuring visibility of key risks and control effectiveness.Drive proposal development, client presentations, and responses to RFPs/RFIs, contributing to business development efforts, solution shaping, and capability showcasing in collaboration with pursuit teams.Manage and optimize GRC platforms and tools such as RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or MetricStream, ensuring system accuracy, process automation, and enhanced user experience.Interpret and advise leadership on emerging cybersecurity regulations, providing impact assessments, compliance roadmaps, and strategic recommendations.Mentor and grow high-performing GRC teams, fostering a collaborative environment, promoting continuous learning, and providing career development guidance to team members.Promote enterprise-wide risk awareness through structured awareness campaigns, leadership workshops, and training sessions for business and technology teams.QualificationsBachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA/LI) preferred.814 years of progressive experience in information security, GRC, cybersecurity risk management, or IT audit, including 35 years in a leadership or client-facing role.Strong expertise in implementing and managing IT and security control frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, COSO, ITIL).Proven experience navigating Indian and global cybersecurity regulations and translating regulatory requirements into actionable security programs.Experience in developing and responding to RFPs, participating in pre-sales engagements, and building client relationships.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and board members.Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, manage cross-functional projects, and deliver high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines.Experience of the use of GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream) and tools for risk management and compliance reporting.KeywordsPrimary Skills:GRC Framework Implementation ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, COSOEnterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk assessments, risk register, KRIsRegulatory Compliance Management SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, DPDP, DORA, SEC CyberInformation Security Policies & Procedures Design, implementation, and governanceInternal & External Audit Management Audit lifecycle, remediation, reportingThird-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Vendor due diligence, assessments, contractsTeam Leadership & Mentoring Leading GRC teams and nurturing talentGRC Tools Expertise RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStreamExecutive & Board Reporting Dashboards, risk heatmaps, strategic insightsProposal Development & RFP/RFI Response Business development supportStakeholder & Cross-functional Engagement Cyber, IT, legal, audit, businessProgram & Project Management End-to-end GRC initiative executionSecondary Skills:Cybersecurity Awareness Programs Designing and delivering awareness initiativesChange Management Embedding risk-aware culture and process transformationBusiness Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Alignment with GRC objectivesCloud Security Governance Risk and compliance during cloud transformationsData Privacy Governance Interpretation and implementation of privacy frameworksITIL Framework Knowledge IT operations and service management alignmentCrisis & Incident Management Support Advisory role during breaches or simulationsScreening QuestionnaireSection 1: Professional BackgroundHow many total years of experience do you have in Information Security, GRC, Cybersecurity Risk Management, or IT Audit?Do you have experience in a leadership or client-facing role in cybersecurity or GRC? (Yes/No)If yes, please briefly describe your responsibilities in that role.Have you led or managed end-to-end GRC programs for an enterprise or client? (Yes/No)If yes, share one example including the frameworks and tools used.Section 2: Frameworks and Compliance StandardsWhich of the following cybersecurity frameworks have you worked with? ISO 27001 NIST CSF COBIT COSO ITIL Others (please specify): Are you experienced in managing compliance with the following regulations? (Select all that apply) SOX GDPR PCI DSS DPDP (India) DORA Section 3: Risk ManagementHave you led enterprise-wide risk assessments and maintained risk registers? (Yes/No)Are you experienced in tracking KRIs, generating risk reports, and presenting to executive or board-level stakeholders? (Yes/No)Have you supported or led risk management during large transformations such as cloud migration, M&A, or digital payment implementation? (Yes/No)If yes, provide a brief example.Section 4: Third-Party Risk & Vendor GovernanceHave you designed or managed a Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework? (Yes/No)If yes, did it include vendor onboarding, contract reviews, reassessments, and remediation tracking?Section 5: Audit & ControlsHave you led internal or external cybersecurity audits from planning to closure? (Yes/No)Include experience with control testing, stakeholder coordination, and audit remediation tracking.Section 6: Strategy, Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementHave you led or mentored a GRC team? (Yes/No)If yes, how many team members reported to you and what functions did they cover?Have you worked with cross-functional stakeholders such as Cybersecurity, IT, Legal, Audit, and Business Units? (Yes/No)Rate your stakeholder engagement experience: Beginner Intermediate Advanced Executive-levelHave you developed and delivered cybersecurity awareness or leadership training sessions? (Yes/No)Section 7: Reporting, Proposals, and CommunicationHave you developed risk dashboards, heatmaps, or executive board reports? (Yes/No)Have you contributed to or led the response to RFPs/RFIs, or participated in business development discussions related to GRC services? (Yes/No)Rate your experience in proposal writing and client presentations: Beginner Intermediate AdvancedSection 8: Tools and PlatformsWhich GRC platforms have you used extensively? (Select all that apply) RSA Archer ServiceNow GRC MetricStream Other (specify): ___________Have you configured workflows, dashboards, or reports in any GRC platform? (Yes/No)Section 9: Certifications & EducationDo you hold any of the following certifications? (Select all that apply) CISA CRISC CISSP ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer Other (please specify): ___________ None