Cybersecurity GRC Assoc Principal

PepsiCo Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH in Plano, TX is seeking a seasoned GRC Associate Principal to drive the GISR program and governance of third-party cybersecurity obligations. You will collaborate with Cybersecurity, Legal, Procurement and business partners to embed security requirements into contracts and monitor compliance.

This role focuses on aligning cybersecurity policies with contractual terms, delivering metrics, and supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness in

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Cybersecurity Governance, GRC, Information Security, Contract Governance or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree and cybersecurity certifications preferred; experience with governance platforms recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage the GISR contract governance program, including contract reviews and requirement assessments.
• Maintain governance processes, controls and reporting to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity contractual requirements.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Legal, Procurement and business stakeholders to support policy alignment and program improvement.

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance

GRC

Contract governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

Icertis

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

Overview

The GRC Associate Principal supports the execution and operational management of PepsiCo's Global Information Security Requirements (GISR) program and governance of PepsiCo's third-party cybersecurity obligations. This role partners with Cybersecurity, Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into third-party agreements, monitor compliance with contractual cybersecurity obligations, and provide metrics and reporting that support risk management, regulatory compliance and program effectiveness. The position also helps drive alignment between cybersecurity policies, contractual requirements and third-party governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of PepsiCo's GISR contract governance program, including contract reviews, cybersecurity requirement assessments and negotiation support.
• Maintain governance processes, controls, reporting and compliance activities to ensure consistent adoption of cybersecurity contractual requirements.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Legal, Procurement and business stakeholders to support policy alignment, regulatory initiatives, training and continuous program improvement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Cybersecurity Governance, GRC, Information Security, Contract Governance or a related field, with the ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into business and contractual obligations.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance frameworks, contractual risk management and stakeholder engagement across Legal, Procurement and business functions.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required; advanced degree, cybersecurity certifications, experience with governance platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Icertis) and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and Copilot preferred.

EEO Statement

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

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