Director, IT Security Delivery & Vulnerability Management

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Governance to lead the governance function within GRC, overseeing cybersecurity, AI governance, and data risk management across the enterprise.

Partner with IT, Legal, HR, Finance, Internal Audit, Privacy, and business leaders to drive risk-based decisions and strengthen security posture. The role requires executive-level governance leadership, strong communication skills, and experience presenting to governance committees.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years IT security experience.
• 5+ years in large enterprise organizations.
• Proven governance program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity governance program, establish frameworks, models, policies and standards.
• Oversee AI governance and data risk management programs.
• Drive continuous improvement to align governance with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead TRGC activities, including executive reporting and risk escalation.
• Build partnerships with executives, business leaders and technology teams.
• Establish KPIs, KRIs and governance metrics.
• Influence strategic decisions through risk-based recommendations.
• Monitor trends to evolve governance strategies and risk management.

Skills

Security leadership

Governance programs

Executive communication

AI governance

Data risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow<
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Director of Cybersecurity Governance is responsible for leading the cybersecurity governance function within the Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) organization. This role establishes and maintains governance frameworks that enable effective oversight of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-related risks across the enterprise.

The Director serves as a strategic leader responsible for driving governance activities, facilitating executive risk discussions, coordinating Technology Risk Governance Committee (TRGC) operations, overseeing AI Governance and Data Risk Management programs, and ensuring cybersecurity policies, standards, and risk management practices support organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.

This role partners closely with Information Technology, Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Internal Audit, Privacy, and business leaders to promote informed risk-based decision making and strengthen the organization's security posture.

The base salary range for this role is $137,400 – $297,950. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the cybersecurity governance program and establish governance frameworks, operating models, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee AI Governance and Data Risk Management programs, ensuring responsible and secure adoption of emerging technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement of governance practices to align with evolving business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Lead and facilitate Technology Risk Governance Committee (TRGC) activities, including executive reporting, risk escalation, and action tracking.
• Build strong partnerships with executives, business leaders, and technology teams across the organization.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), key risk indicators (KRIs), and governance metrics.
• Influence strategic decisions through effective communication and risk-based recommendations.
• Monitor industry, regulatory, and technology trends to evolve governance strategies and risk management practices.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability & Execution
• Manages Conflict
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
• Technical Competence/Expertise
• Drives Results
• Influence
• Analysis & Judgment

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• At least 10 to 15 years of Information Technology Security, at least 5 years with large enterprise organizations
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems
• Proven experience leading governance programs and presenting to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, AI governance, data protection, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Completion of relevant industry-specific certification, such as CISM (Certified Information Security Management), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CRISC (Certified Risk and Information Systems Control), CGEIT (Certified Governance of Enterprise IT) or similar preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
• This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback
• However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $137,400.00 to $259,050.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.