JOB TITLE: IC IT Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance Lead
LOCATION: UniOps Bangalore
ABOUT UNILEVER:
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
ABOUT UNIOPS:
Unilever Operations (UniOps) is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. UniOps serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE:
As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a highly skilled IT Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance Lead to join our dynamic team.
The Cybersecurity GRC Lead is responsible for overseeing the organization's governance, risk management, and compliance activities related to information security. This role ensures that the company's cyber security policies and procedures are effectively implemented and maintained, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
The newly created Ice Cream Technology function will drive the technology set-up, standalone design and implementation of all required technology capabilities to enable Unilever’s Ice Cream business to become a fully functioning standalone company, separate from Unilever.
The Cybersecurity GRC Lead is therefore overseeing that the IT security framework will be defined, setting in place the appropriate governance, risk and compliance framework for the IC organisation, both for newly created IT IC solutions and for Unilever systems under TSA, ensuring that the cyber security standards and policies are met and operationalized for the IC company.
The successful candidate will be one that has significant IT expertise with a proven record of leading large-scale Cybersecurity transformations and has a passion for building world class IT security standards that make a meaningful impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Governance:
Develop, implement, and maintain cyber security policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure during TSA period that UL IT security standards are upheld and applied
Ensure alignment of security policies with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular reviews and updates of security policies and procedures.
Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and prioritize cyber security risks across the organization.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure ongoing risk management.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
Coordinate and manage internal and external audits related to cyber security.
Maintain documentation and evidence of compliance activities.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Share learnings and expertise within team of cyber security professionals.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to cyber security.
Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on the status of the cyber security program.
Incident Management:
Develop and maintain an incident response plan.
Lead the response to cyber security incidents and breaches.
Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Strong understanding of cyber security principles, frameworks, and best practices.
Excellent knowledge of risk management and compliance standards.
Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and audits.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Required Experience:
Degree in Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cyber security, with a focus on governance, risk, and compliance.
Experience in developing and implementing cyber security policies and procedures.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable.
LEADERSHIP:
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
At HUL, we believe that every individual irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, nationality, caste, disability or marital status can bring their purpose to life. So apply to us, to unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make the world a better place. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you!