Sr Manager - IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Plexus Corp.; Livingston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking a seasoned IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leader to manage and mature the organization’s GRC program in alignment with global standards.

You will oversee policy development, risk assessments and audits, while coordinating third-party risk and driving continuous improvement across security controls. Ideal candidates have broad experience in GRC, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, and SOC 2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Advanced leadership and decision-making capabilities in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of industry security frameworks and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT GRC program and drive development of framework, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external cybersecurity audits and remediation tracking.
• Oversee third-party risk management and supplier assessments.
• Socialize IT and cybersecurity policies across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of security controls and automate controls where feasible.
• Monitor KPIs/KRIs and report to executive leadership.

Skills

GRC leadership

Risk assessment

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Cybersecurity frameworks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ServiceNow GRC

Vanta

Job description

Purpose Statement:

Lead and manage the IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team, driving the development, maintenance, and execution of the GRC framework, ensuring compliance with global regulations and industry standards, and maturing the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program Leadership:
  • Develop and maintain the Cybersecurity GRC framework, policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials +, SOC 2, GDPR, CMMC Level 2,3)
  • Develop, maintain, and socialize IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
  • Oversee risk mitigation and the IT risk register, lead risk assessments.
  • Develop, and oversee IT control effectiveness. Experience with IT Control design review and validation.
  • Coordinate internal and external cybersecurity audits and assessments, tracking findings through remediation.
  • Oversee customer assessments and questionnaires.
  • Build, coordinate and oversee Third-Party risk management
• Strategic Program Management and Continuous Improvement: Lead the execution of the multi-year GRC Program roadmap, tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to executive leadership. Drive continuous improvement in security controls and GRC processes by implementing best practices and automating controls where feasible.
• Talent Management and Core Values: Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.
• All GT leaders are accountable for upholding the organization's cybersecurity posture by adhering to security policies and procedures, actively participating in training, protecting data and systems, actively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity or potential security incidents.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Advanced leadership experience in dynamic, fast paced environments.
• Advanced decision making, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills; ability to motivate people and manage resources effectively and work with business partners to achieve goals.
• Business acumen, knowledge and professionalism; understand how a business operates with the ability to develop and articulate the value proposition of a new process.
• Functional knowledge in project management skills.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of industry-standard security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, SEC, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building an IT GRC function within a global organization.
• Experience building an IT Third-Party Risk function within a global organization.
• Industry recognised certifications such as the CRISC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, and/or CGEIT are preferred.
• Experience in the use and administrative setup of GRC software platforms (e.g., Vanta, ServiceNow GRC).

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

• 5%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.