Job opportunity for Security Programme Manager with Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways is an award winning, global aviation group and the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates.  Our goal is to be a truly 21st century global airline, challenging and changing the established conventions of airline hospitality.

We are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join the Technology & Innovation function as a Security program manager in Security, Risk and Compliance department.

This role will unlock opportunities for you, enabling you to further develop your expertise within a progressive culture where a huge emphasis is placed on investing in the best talent.

As a Security program manager, you will be responsible to

Establish and manage the security initiative agenda for the organization including programme(s) related to information security risk, BCM and/or IT compliance

Monitor associated budget, resourcing and delivery and report on the performance of security projects in the organization

Support audit and assurance plans and schedule

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive governance, reporting and analysis for Security transformation initiatives and innovation projects across the enterprise
• Oversee and manage large/complex Security programs and projects, including providing governance and direction to service providers
• Manage complex multi-functional relationships with senior and executive stakeholder management
• Serve as liaison between program stakeholders, program/project team and senior management
• Review and report on status of the security programs, audits and associated projects, including schedule, budget and risks
• Assess security program level risks and issues and develops mitigation plans to meet program objectives
• Coordinate with IT, Data Center and Security operations to schedule and implement information security initiatives
• Ensure that the security project management processes are fit for purpose
• Ensure that project delivery teams follow security policies

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lead all aspects of project governance, planning, design, development and implementation
• Managing execution of projects by suppliers / managed services providers (SoWs, MSAs, Contract Management etc.)
• Strong administrative skills with effectiveness in assigning tasks and driving project delivery to achieve target dates
• Ability to combine program management capabilities with analytical strength and business acumen
• Knowledge of industry best practice standards pertaining to Information Security, risk management and data privacy
• Knowledge of and experience with Information Security and GRC tools
• Understanding of international and local regulations pertaining  to Aviation, Information Security and data privacy
• Very good written and oral communication skills required 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Policies and procedures

    Follow all relevant policies, processes and procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

Day-to-Day Operations

    Implement the day-to-day standard operations assigned to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures. Refer to supervisor for complex tasks which may require exceptions to procedures

Safety, Quality & Environment

    Comply with all relevant safety, security, quality, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree from a university
• Project/ Program Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) desirable
• Industry and domain certifications such as CISSP, CISA desirable
• ITIL Foundation certificate in ITSM desirable
• At least 8 years of experience in project delivery experience in Security domain in a managed services environment
• In-depth knowledge of operational policies, processes and methodologies applicable to project management
• Hands on experience in RFIs, RFPs, tenders and contract management
• Prior experience in aviation industry highly desirable
• Experience in working in a dynamic context within a managed services, multi-vendor and geographically-dispersed organizational environment
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams towards project completion
• Strong knowledge of information security best practices and methodologies
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills

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