Lead, Information Security Policy & Enablement

Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD); Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Prudential Financial, Inc. in Newark, NJ invites applications for a Lead, Information Security Policy & Enablement. You will bridge the Secure Governance Office with business, product, technology, and corporate functions to translate security requirements into practical guidance and drive adoption across the enterprise.

The role is hybrid and requires on-site presence at least 3 days per week. You will lead stakeholder engagement, change management, and policy adoption efforts, translating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Experience supporting information security governance, policy management, compliance programs, or technology risk initiatives.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, FFIEC, NYDFS, SOC, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Drive stakeholder engagement across security, technology, product, business, risk, compliance, and audit teams to translate requirements into actionable expectations.
• Lead change management and adoption strategies, creating communications, FAQs, and readiness materials to boost policy adoption.
• Develop reusable toolkits and playbooks to enable consistent policy implementation for diverse audiences.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Security governance

Policy adoption

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity/Information Security/Risk Management

Tools

GRC platforms

Policy management tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Classification: Technology - Information Security Your Team Are you interested in building capabilities that make Information Security easier to understand, adopt, and execute? As part of Prudential's Global Technology & Operations organization, the Information Security team is strengthening its governance capabilities to improve visibility into security risk, policy adoption, and program execution across the enterprise. As the Lead, Information Security Policy & Enablement, you will serve as the primary bridge between Information Security's Secure Governance Office and business, product, technology, and corporate functions. Reporting to the Director of Information Security Governance, you'll help shape how security policies, standards, and guidance are communicated, understood, and adopted across the enterprise. Partnering with security advisors, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders, you'll transform security requirements into practical guidance that helps teams confidently make security part of how they work every day. This role is based in our office in Newark, NJ. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. This position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring weekly basis at least 3 days per week.

What You Can Expect on a Typical Day

• Drive Stakeholder Engagement Partner with security, technology, product, business, risk, compliance, legal, audit, and communications teams to align policy updates and adoption strategies. Gather stakeholder feedback and translate security requirements into practical, actionable expectations. Build trusted partnerships across Information Security, business, technology, risk, compliance, legal, and audit teams to drive alignment and successful outcomes.
• Lead Change, Communications & Adoption Develop communication and change management strategies that increase awareness and adoption of security policies and standards. Create stakeholder communications, FAQs, implementation guidance, talking points, and readiness materials. Drive alignment and adoption through coordinated engagement, clear communications, and collaboration with awareness and education teams. Track adoption trends and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness.
• Enable Policy Adoption & Stakeholder Readiness Build reusable toolkits, templates, and engagement playbooks that support consistent policy implementation. Translate complex security priorities, policy requirements, and governance expectations into practical guidance for technical, operational, and executive audiences. Help stakeholders understand not just what is changing, but why it matters and how it supports broader business objectives.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk Management, Business, Communications, a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting information security governance, policy management, compliance programs, or technology risk initiatives.
• Working knowledge of security and risk frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, FFIEC, NYDFS, SOC, or similar standards.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts, risk priorities, governance expectations, and control obligations into clear, practical guidance for diverse audiences.
• Strong communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience influencing across technology, business, risk, compliance, and audit organizations.
• Working knowledge in one or more security domains such as IAM, ASM, CDR, cloud security, third-party risk, or data protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an Information Security, Technology Risk, BISO, Security Advisory, or Governance function.
• Experience developing enablement materials, policy adoption metrics, communications strategies, adoption programs, or learning content.
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, or governance forums.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms, policy management tools, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, Prosci, or similar certifications.

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $114,500.00 to $188,900.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).
• Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [e-mail] to request assistance.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.