Job Title: Security GRC Program Manager 
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ Months
 
About the Role: Job Description:
Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Program Manager

• Client is seeking a highly experienced Security GRC Program Manager to join our Risk Organization, focusing on the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) pillar.
• This senior individual contributor role is crucial for providing second-line oversight of Client's security risk management and compliance across diverse business units, regulatory landscapes, and governance forums.

 
Key Responsibilities and Impact:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive strategic risk initiatives, proactively identify and resolve complex, ambiguous problems, and establish a clear vision for the team and organization.
• Influence and Advocacy: Influence high-level outcomes, cultivate strong internal networks, and champion security risk management innovation and best practices.
• Program Alignment: Operate within and support Client's unified Security GRC program, ensuring alignment with Client's canonical security framework and the three core principles:
  1. Protecting against top security risks.
  2. Maturing core security capabilities at scale.
  3. Enabling the company to move fast securely.
• Autonomy and Collaboration: Operate with significant autonomy, regularly leading cross-functional initiatives and driving company-wide impact through thought leadership and strategic execution.
• Shaping Security Posture: Shape Client's security risk posture, collaborate with leaders across Security, Product, Engineering, and Legal, and ensure Client meets global regulatory requirements and business objectives.

 
Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute strategic risk initiatives for Client’s Security GRC program.
• Proactively identify, assess, and resolve complex security and compliance challenges.
• Build, implement, and automate security controls to protect against top risks.
• Collaborate with leaders across Security, Product, Engineering, and Legal to align on security posture and regulatory requirements.
• Operate with autonomy, regularly leading cross-functional projects and driving company-wide impact.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in security risk management.

 
Essential Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity/GRC standards.
• Experience building controls and automation.

 
Minimum Years of Experience: 10 +
 
Must-Have Skills:

• Deep Knowledge of Cybersecurity/GRC Standards
• Experience Building Controls and Automation
• Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence

 
Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Regulatory Compliance Expertise
• Program Management in Large Tech Organizations
• Strong Internal Networking & Advocacy

 
About the Team:

• The Risk Organization at Client is responsible for second-line oversight of security risk management and compliance.
• The Security GRC pillar focuses on governance, risk, and compliance across Client’s diverse business units and regulatory landscapes.
• The team operates with a unified security framework, emphasizing protection against top risks, maturing security capabilities at scale, and enabling secure business agility.
• Members collaborate closely with stakeholders across the company, shaping Client’s security posture and ensuring alignment with global regulations and business objectives.

 
How will progress be evaluated? What does success look like for this assignment

• The role involves an initial ramp-up phase. The successful candidate will join a team of 7-8 and will be expected to complete tasks effectively, integrate well within the team, demonstrate creative problem-solving ("think outside the box"), and maintain adaptability.

 
Candidate Value Proposition:

• Focus on big technological change and its impact, reporting, framework, and analytics.

 
How many rounds of interviews?

• 2 rounds

 
Types of Interviews

1. Hiring Manager Screening: Focus on role fit and behavioral questions.
2. Technical Interview (2nd Stage): Review of previous work experience and examples of their work.

 
Are there any types of candidate profiles or skills that may not be the right fit for this team?
Not interested if candidates have a strong focus on SOX. 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 80.00/daily.