Associate Manager Cybersecurity

IFF; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global work environment

Health insurance benefits

Learning and career development

Job summary

IFF in Chennai, India, is seeking an Associate Manager, Cybersecurity to join our Digital Technology Solutions team onsite. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to drive governance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while influencing decisions at your level.

The role focuses on delivering secure solutions, scaling automation, maintaining documentation and metrics, and ensuring compliance with technology standards across global functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science or related field.
• Professional experience in cybersecurity leadership and global cross-functional environments.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to drive outcomes.
• Experience with enterprise systems and technology tools in security governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable security solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in cybersecurity processes.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and operational metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise within security domain.
• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, execute mitigation plans and support innovation with best practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Security monitoring tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Digital Technology Solutions: Accelerating innovation through data, technology and digital transformation, building intelligent solutions that enhance experiences and power smarter decisions.

The role is based in Chennai, India (Onsite role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

The Associate Manager, Cybersecurity role supports IFF's global technology organization by delivering outcomes within cybersecurity leadership. This position partners with business and technology stakeholders to drive operational excellence, innovation, governance, and continuous improvement. The role is expected to influence decisions appropriate to its level, solve complex problems and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead initiatives and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and requirements.
• Analyze complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation, processes, and operational metrics.
• Provide subject matter expertise within the assigned domain.
• Collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks, execute mitigation plans and support innovation through the adoption of best practices.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience aligned with the scope and level of the role.
• Experience working in global and cross-functional environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes.
• Expertise in the relevant domain, enterprise systems, and technology tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, documentation, and process improvement.
• Strong collaboration, communication, accountability, customer focus, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Scrum, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Salesforce, SAP or equivalent credentials are preferred.

How would you stand out?

• Proven success in driving business transformation.
• Strong expertise in enterprise systems and technology solutions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable results.

Why Choose Us

• Global and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Learning, training, and career development opportunities.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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