Senior Manager, GRC Strategy & AI

TransUnion LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

TransUnion LLC in Reston, VA, seeks a Sr Manager, InfoSec Risk Management & Governance to lead the Global Cyber GRC function, partnering with senior leaders to shape strategy, governance, and reporting.

This hybrid role requires 10+ years in cybersecurity/risk, senior-executive liaison experience, and strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and PCI DSS to translate risk into actionable business insights.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, governance or related field.
• Experience supporting senior executives through strategic planning and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience leading Cyber GRC and translating complex requirements into measurable business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, PCI DSS and SOX.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to the SVP, translating priorities into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Develop multi-year strategies, operating plans, roadmaps, and a centralized operating rhythm for Global Cyber GRC.
• Lead development of KPIs, KRIs, risk-reduction measures, dashboards, and governance reporting.
• Create executive presentations and board-ready materials translating cyber risk into business insights.
• Lead a small team responsible for GRC reporting, performance metrics, and executive communications.
• Modernize and automate Cyber GRC processes using AI, workflow automation, analytics, and new tech.
• Partner with multiple stakeholders to improve risk, control and compliance reporting.
• Oversee budget planning, workforce planning, and financial tracking for Global Cyber GRC.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and transformation efforts, reporting progress and risks.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Executive dashboards

Data analysis

KPI reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related

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Team Overview

The Global Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team oversees cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, controls, and regulatory readiness across TransUnion. The team partners with Information Security, Technology, Audit, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, and Enterprise Risk Management to strengthen cyber resilience and support trusted business operations. This position reports to the SVP, Global Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance.This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the SVP, Global Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance, translating organizational priorities into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain multi-year strategies, annual operating plans, organizational roadmaps, performance objectives, and a centralized operating rhythm for the Global Cyber GRC organization.
• Lead the development and communication of key performance indicators, key risk indicators, risk-reduction measures, executive dashboards, and governance reporting for the CISO, executive leadership, and business stakeholders.
• Create executive presentations, board-ready materials, and communication artifacts that translate complex cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and controls information into clear business insights.
• Lead a small team responsible for Cyber GRC reporting, performance metrics, data analysis, governance reporting, and executive communications.
• Modernize and automate Cyber GRC processes through artificial intelligence, workflow automation, analytics, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Partner with Information Security Officers, Technology, Audit, Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Technology Risk, Enterprise Risk Management, Finance, and business leaders to improve risk, control, and compliance reporting.
• Oversee budget planning, workforce planning, resource allocation, and financial tracking activities for the Global Cyber GRC organization.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and transformation efforts, providing leadership with visibility into progress, dependencies, risks, issues, remediation priorities, and business outcomes.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, governance, controls, technology risk, audit, or a related field, including experience operating in a complex enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting senior executives through strategic planning, organizational governance, executive communications, operational management, and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience leading Cyber GRC, cyber risk, compliance, controls assurance, technology risk, or governance programs and translating complex requirements into measurable business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, control effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and risk management methodologies, including frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Special Publication 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, CIS Controls, FFIEC, PCI DSS, and SOX.
• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, business administration, information technology, risk management, or a related discipline; a master's degree is preferred.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Power BI, including the development of executive presentations, dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports.
• Experience using reporting and analytics platforms to analyze complex datasets and translate results into actionable recommendations for executive audiences.
• Experience developing and managing key performance indicators, key risk indicators, risk-reduction measures, compliance reports, and control-effectiveness metrics.
• Experience implementing artificial intelligence-enabled solutions and workflow automation tools to improve manual governance, assessment, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Ability to design and maintain governance reporting frameworks, organizational operating models, and performance-measurement programs.

We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:

• A Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT, or comparable professional certification.
• Experience supporting a CISO-level organization and developing executive operating models, governance processes, and organizational performance frameworks.
• Experience leading large-scale Cyber GRC transformation, modernization, process-improvement, or automation initiatives.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, such as financial services, credit reporting, banking, insurance, or healthcare.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience applying structured process-improvement practices.

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Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help youfeel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.

For Your Health

Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection

We've got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D, optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family, andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal plan,pet insurance, andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family

Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support, we're here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentaryCare@Workmembership, andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future

Build toward what's next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resources,career coaching, and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

For You

Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursement,flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employeediscounts,charitable gift matching, andpaid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness

Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapy,coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion's

Pay Scale Information: The U.S. base salary range for this position is $142,500.00 - $237,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion Overview

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development- while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title

Sr Manager, InfoSec Risk Management & Governance

Company

TransUnion LLC