Manager - Cybersecurity

The Manager – Cybersecurity is a key leadership role within the Enterprise Cybersecurity function, responsible for supporting the Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity in executing regional cybersecurity strategy and operational activities.

This role serves as a critical operational anchor and deputy to the RISO, ensuring effective execution of cybersecurity programs across India. The incumbent will drive governance, risk, compliance, and security operations while leveraging technical knowledge to support vulnerability management and remediation efforts across IT and OT environments.

The role requires strong collaboration with global cybersecurity teams, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with Abbott’s global cybersecurity standards.

Primary Job Function

• Support the Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity in planning, execution, and governance of regional cybersecurity programs.
• Act as a key point of contact for cybersecurity-related matters across audit, GRC, and operational domains.
• Drive coordination across cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to global cybersecurity policies and standards.

Core Job Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Act as a trusted partner to the RISO, managing day-to-day operational activities and execution tracking.
• Prepare and deliver cybersecurity dashboards, reports, and executive presentations for global and regional stakeholders.
• Coordinate India Cybersecurity COE activities including awareness programs, logistics, and stakeholder engagement.

2. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external audits including SOX audits.
• Manage audit lifecycle activities including preparation, coordination, remediation tracking, and closure validation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and global frameworks.
• Support third-party risk management and supplier cybersecurity compliance initiatives.

3. Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Support Threat & Vulnerability Risk Management (TVRM) activities for the region.
• Coordinate vulnerability scanning, risk identification, and tracking of remediation actions with IT/OT teams.
• Provide technical and functional guidance for vulnerability remediation across enterprise systems and manufacturing plants.
• Drive patch management compliance and enforce closure of security gaps.

4. Security Operations & Program Management

• Support execution of cybersecurity initiatives including:
  • Secure SDLC
  • Identity and access management reviews
  • Risk and compliance data analysis
• Develop and maintain security metrics, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Identify recurring risk patterns and implement controls to reduce repeat audit findings.

5. Plant & OT Security

• Support manufacturing plant security assessments and IT/OT cybersecurity initiatives.
• Assist plant teams with risk mitigation, remediation strategies, and follow-ups.

6. Training & Awareness

• Drive cybersecurity training and awareness programs across the region.
• Promote a strong cybersecurity culture within Abbott India.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
• Master’s degree preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, with strong exposure to:
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • IT/security audits and compliance
  • Vulnerability and risk management

Licenses / Certifications

• Preferred:
  • CISA, CISM, CISSP
• Knowledge of standards/frameworks:
  • ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, GDPR, India Data Protection regulations

Core Skills / Competencies

• Strong cybersecurity domain expertise (GRC + operations)
• Working technical knowledge of vulnerability management and remediation
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proven program management and execution capabilities
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision and high accountability

Supervisory / Leadership Responsibilities

• May lead cross-functional initiatives and manage virtual teams
• Acts as a deputy to the Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity

Key Stakeholders

• Regional & Global Cybersecurity Teams
• IT Infrastructure & Applications Teams
• Manufacturing/Plant Leadership (IT/OT)
• Internal Audit & Compliance Teams
• External Auditors and Vendors

Position Accountability / Scope

• Responsible for driving execution of cybersecurity programs across India
• Ensures timely closure of vulnerabilities and audit findings
• Contributes directly to the overall cybersecurity posture and risk reduction for Abbott India