Sr. Manager, Information Security

Blue Shield of California • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Your Role The Data Protection team leads Data Security Operations at Stellarus. The Sr. Manager of Data Protection will report to the Director of Information Security. This role partners closely with security operations, engineering, privacy, and compliance teams to reduce data risk while enabling the business to operate securely at scale. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow – personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning. Responsibilities Your Work In this role, you will:

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Requires at least 10-year prior relevant experience, including 4 years of management experience and at least 2 years of leading one or more critical cybersecurity functions
• Demonstrated expertise in Data Protection strategy and execution
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery models and backlog management
• Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and successfully interact with all levels of management
• Experience with regulatory certifications such as HIPAA, SOC2, PCI-DSS and FedRAMP
• Understanding of advanced management approaches such as scheduling for internal & external resources, prioritizing across competing requests, budget management and oversight, coaching & mentoring direct reports, risk management, and delegation
• Excellent verbal / written communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and tools desired

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience working within the Healthcare industry

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing, including recruiting and hiring new team members, maintaining a high level of performance and morale and minimizing staff attrition.
• Drive continual maturation of our Data Protection program, consistent with proven industry best practices and maturity models.
• Implement strategic direction for the project, business unit or function as part of senior management team
• Own end-to-end delivery status, ensuring transparency, operational excellence, accountability, and timely updates across stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with external vendors, as well as internal product and engineering leads to coordinate and manage delivery when third-party solutions are part of the implementation
• Remove blockers and ensure delivery stays aligned with roadmaps and business outcomes
• Monitor KPIs and delivery metrics; recommend adjustments as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees