Manager, Information Security (Validations)

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

4 days ago

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANYOpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.The Opportunity:As a Manager within the Global Information Security & Privacy (GISP) team, you will lead our cybersecurity operations based in Makati City, Philippines, ensuring the delivery of high-impact security initiatives across diverse business units. This role is pivotal in supporting critical information security functions that drive measurable value for stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with both local and global teams to foster operational excellence, address complex security challenges, and align efforts with the strategic objectives of the GISP organization and the Asia-Pacific Centers of Excellence (CoE).You will be expected to drive AI-driven process improvement and automation to increase operational efficiency. The role also requires the ability to manage not just a single security domain, but to transition across multiple domains as needed—highlighting both the opportunity to develop broader security expertise and the necessity for adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic global environment.You Are Great At:

Creating a framework for team member roles and responsibilities, emphasizing accountability, delivering results, creativity and innovation.
Facilitating the hiring process to select knowledgeable and competent candidates for security roles.
Strategically outlining operational goals and performance targets aligned with business priorities and evolving compliance requirements.
Identifying skill gaps and mentoring team members to achieve their goals and grow professionally.
Ensuring compliance with company policies and local employment regulations, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Designing and maintaining a metrics and reporting framework to measure operational efficiency and maturity.
Reporting daily, weekly, and/or monthly metrics and providing analysis to guide strategic decisions.
Analyzing processes and trends to develop practical solutions and strategies.
Leading documentation and review of policies and procedures to ensure relevance and accuracy.
Coordinating with other InfoSec teams, compliance, and business units to achieve shared objectives.
Advocating for a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters creativity and innovation.
Contributing to the CoE by owning and driving shared strategic initiatives, best practices, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
Driving AI-based automation and process optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability across multiple security domains, with a commitment to continuous learning and expertise development.
Managing performance based on company policies and procedures.
Collaborating with stakeholders to spearhead and/or implement reward and recognition initiatives that support team motivation and excellence.

What It Takes:A minimum of 8 years of IT experience, 5 years in an information security role, and at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.A bachelor's degree in business management, information systems or equivalent experience; an M.B.A. or M.S. in information security is a plus.Role-specific certifications are a plus:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Additional qualifications:

Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively with business managers and key stakeholders.
Ability to build professional relationships across all levels and understand business imperatives.
Knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC1/2/3, HIPAA, SOC2+HITRUST, SOX, and FedRAMP.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Project management skills including planning, scheduling, and resource management.
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
Experience developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and standards.
Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 2700x, ITIL, and COBIT.
Demonstrated flexibility in taking on various functions within the InfoSec domain.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at . Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.

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