Cybersecurity Business and Strategy Manager

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Business and Strategy Manager is a senior cybersecurity role at Caterpillar. This position requires a highly resourceful, experienced, and self-driven leader who can partner across the enterprise, execute effectively, and lead through influence. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
Extensive experience with leadership in information security policy, strategy, standards, technology, vendor management and budget and finance programs.
Strong understanding of information security and the relationship between threat, vulnerability, and information value in the context of risk management.
A proven history of developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy and plan for managing information security.
An understanding and application of information security in diverse cultures, working across different countries, and experience in an international environment.
Experience in a leadership role, high level analytical skills, exceptional relationship management competencies, and relevant project management work experience with a demonstrated record to lead and execute information security compliance and risk mitigation programs.
Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Knowledge of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
One or more active certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or CFE.
Other related certifications such as ITIL, PMP, SANS/GSEC, CIPP, CGEIT, CPA/CA.
Extensive knowledge of company products and policies, organizational units, and strategic direction with demonstrated diversity in thought and skill.
Experience with a global company leading organizational change.
Bachelor of Science Degree or relevant experience.
Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.
Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.
Knowledge of the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicate a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance.
Knowledge of consulting process; ability to engage in planning sales, conducting research and analysis, finding solutions, and preparing recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity strategic planning and oversee project and program execution.
Drive strategic initiatives and represent the Cybersecurity team across a wide range of enterprise engagements, reinforcing that secure access to information, data, networks, and operations is essential to business objectives.
Develop and implement strategic and operational processes that enable business outcomes while mitigating risk.
Lead 3 managers and an organization of approximately 15 Caterpillar employees and external consultants.
Advise the CISO with strategic recommendations and lead key initiatives and projects on behalf of the Cybersecurity leadership team.
Providing vision and leadership in the development and execution of an enterprise information security strategy and roadmap, including aligning with enterprise business strategy, gaining executive approval and support, and overseeing successful execution.
Providing overall information security services and information security technology infrastructure and data to support critical business and process requirements.
Build and maintain internal and external relationships to influence information security policy, standards, and programs, to enhance secure interoperability with extended entities.
Providing regular reports to the CISO and other senior leaders.
Directing strategic alliances and partnerships for mutual benefit.
Making sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
Building the strategic thinking capability of the group.
Recommending ways to position the organization for long-term competitiveness.
Leading budget, finance and execution on behalf of the Cybersecurity Organization to ensure optimization of resources.
Works closely with other Cybersecurity leaders to ensure high quality forecasting and execution of Cybersecurity spend.
Consulting in the development of IT strategies for business units as an advisor on information security risks.
Developing close relationships with management of operating groups globally to help evaluate key risks.
Leveraging information security investments to enhance business, administration, and compliance processes.
Manages policies, practices, and operations for the selection, negotiation, and purchasing/licensing of technology.
Leads complex, high-impact or volatile negotiations involving high business risks.
Advocates a win-win approach to negotiating.
Negotiates complex matters involving multiple parties.
Advises on appropriate solutions to complex multiple vendor problems.
Optimizes standard processes to maximize the efficiency of organizational products or services.
Reviews and ensures compliance with relevant organizational and legal policies and procedures.
Teaches proper evaluation and interpretation of the language used in contracts.
Increases the accuracy and efficiency of contracts review through process improvement.
Assists in designing criteria for reviewing organizational contracts.