Sr Mgr. Cyber Risk - UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Lowell, MA
About the Job
Company Overview
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
About the Team:
The Senior Manager of Risk and Compliance is responsible for collaborating with Risk, Compliance and Business personnel to ensure UKG meets our Risk and Compliance commitments and objectives. This individual will work cross-functionally to establish guidelines and standards to mature the effectiveness and efficiency of our compliance programs and ensure controls are effectively implemented to mitigate risk. The ideal candidate has prior experience or is familiar with SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platforms and public cloud architecture, security, and operations.
About the Role:
• Oversee the completion of internal and external certification audits and accreditation activities, including SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018
• Manage relationships with key leaders across Product Management to establish trust, understand business objectives, and align risk assessment priorities to strategic initiatives
• Develop, implement, socialize and maintain a Unified Control Framework for UKG, partnering with over interested parties to ensure UKG’s current and future compliance needs are met.
• Oversee the execution of a maturity plan for the compliance and governance responsibilities
• Drive adoption and enhancement of GRC tool for compliance, monitoring, and risk management activities
• Work with all levels of management to ensure risks are mitigated and make recommendations for business and process improvement
• Manage relationships with various external audit firms to help ensure efficient audit engagements
• Stay abreast of audit and risk best practices and trends to provide guidance to the team and the business
• Measure performance of key controls and processes and prepare metrics and updates for management
• Communicate results via clear, concise written reports and oral presentations.
• Manage, develop, and support the growth of direct reports
Qualifications:
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in risk management, GRC or IT audit with an emphasis on information systems and process controls
• 3+ years of experience leading a team
• Extensive knowledge in managing multiple compliance frameworks (SOC1/SOC2, ISO27001/2700227017,2018, NIST, COSO, COBIT, etc.)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Organized, detail-oriented team player with analytical skills and the ability to prioritize daily work and support multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Proven ability to successfully lead and oversee critical compliance related programs
• Knowledge of GRC tools preferred
• Relevant professional certifications preferred (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CIA)
Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and its supplement. (https:www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https:www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.
With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.
At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.
Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.
About the Team:
The Senior Manager of Risk and Compliance is responsible for collaborating with Risk, Compliance and Business personnel to ensure UKG meets our Risk and Compliance commitments and objectives. This individual will work cross-functionally to establish guidelines and standards to mature the effectiveness and efficiency of our compliance programs and ensure controls are effectively implemented to mitigate risk. The ideal candidate has prior experience or is familiar with SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platforms and public cloud architecture, security, and operations.
About the Role:
• Oversee the completion of internal and external certification audits and accreditation activities, including SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018
• Manage relationships with key leaders across Product Management to establish trust, understand business objectives, and align risk assessment priorities to strategic initiatives
• Develop, implement, socialize and maintain a Unified Control Framework for UKG, partnering with over interested parties to ensure UKG’s current and future compliance needs are met.
• Oversee the execution of a maturity plan for the compliance and governance responsibilities
• Drive adoption and enhancement of GRC tool for compliance, monitoring, and risk management activities
• Work with all levels of management to ensure risks are mitigated and make recommendations for business and process improvement
• Manage relationships with various external audit firms to help ensure efficient audit engagements
• Stay abreast of audit and risk best practices and trends to provide guidance to the team and the business
• Measure performance of key controls and processes and prepare metrics and updates for management
• Communicate results via clear, concise written reports and oral presentations.
• Manage, develop, and support the growth of direct reports
Qualifications:
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in risk management, GRC or IT audit with an emphasis on information systems and process controls
• 3+ years of experience leading a team
• Extensive knowledge in managing multiple compliance frameworks (SOC1/SOC2, ISO27001/2700227017,2018, NIST, COSO, COBIT, etc.)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Organized, detail-oriented team player with analytical skills and the ability to prioritize daily work and support multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Proven ability to successfully lead and oversee critical compliance related programs
• Knowledge of GRC tools preferred
• Relevant professional certifications preferred (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CIA)
Where we’re going
UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https:www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and its supplement. (https:www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https:www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https:www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .
Disability Accommodation
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com .
The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https:www.ukg.com/careers (https:www.ukg.com/careers)
It is the policy of Ultimate Software to promote and assure equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective Peeps without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. This policy governs all matters related to recruitment, advertising, and initial selection of employment. It shall also apply to all other aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-offs, terminations, leave of absence, and training opportunities.
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