Abbott
IT Services & Solutions Delivery
Manager-Cybersecurity
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“Manager - Cybersecurity at Abbott. Skills: Cybersecurity domain expertise (GRC + operations), Working technical knowledge of vulnerability management and remediation, Program management and execution capabilities. Supporting the Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity in planning, execution, and governance of regional cybersecurity programs. Acting as a key point of contact for cybersecurity-related matters across audit, GRC, and operational domains”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring effective execution of cybersecurity programs across India; Ensuring adherence to global cybersecurity policies and standards; Ensuring compliance with organizational cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and global frameworks; Driving patch management compliance; Enforce closure of security gaps; Reduce repeat audit findings; Ensures timely closure of vulnerabilities and audit findings; Contributes directly to the overall cybersecurity posture and risk reduction for Abbott India
Industry & Context.
Risk identification; Risk mitigation; Remediation strategies; Identifying recurring risk patterns and implement controls
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time, Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10 + years of experience in Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), IT/security audits and compliance, Vulnerability and risk management, cybersecurity domain expertise (GRC + operations), Working technical knowledge of vulnerability management and remediation, Proven program management and execution capabilities, Ability to operate with minimal supervision and high accountability
Nice to Have
Master's degree, CISA, CISM, CISSP, Knowledge of ISO 27001, Knowledge of PCI-DSS, Knowledge of GDPR, Knowledge of India Data Protection regulations
What You'll Do.
Supporting the Regional Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity in planning
and governance of regional cybersecurity programs
Acting as a key point of contact for cybersecurity-related matters across audit
and operational domains
Driving coordination across cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to global cybersecurity policies and standards
Managing day-to-day operational activities and execution tracking
Preparing and delivering cybersecurity dashboards
and executive presentations
Coordinating India Cybersecurity COE activities including awareness programs
and stakeholder engagement
Serving as a primary point of contact for internal and external audits including SOX audits
Managing audit lifecycle activities including preparation
and closure validation
Ensuring compliance with organizational cybersecurity standards
regulatory requirements
and global frameworks
Supporting third-party risk management and supplier cybersecurity compliance initiatives
Supporting Threat & Vulnerability Risk Management (TVRM) activities for the region
Coordinating vulnerability scanning
and tracking of remediation actions with IT/OT teams
Providing technical and functional guidance for vulnerability remediation across enterprise systems and manufacturing plants
Driving patch management compliance and enforce closure of security gaps
Supporting execution of cybersecurity initiatives
Developing and maintaining security metrics
Identifying recurring risk patterns and implement controls to reduce repeat audit findings
Supporting manufacturing plant security assessments and IT/OT cybersecurity initiatives
Assisting plant teams with risk mitigation
remediation strategies
Driving cybersecurity training and awareness programs across the region
Promoting a cybersecurity culture within Abbott India
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with global cybersecurity teams, IT, and business stakeholders; Coordination across cross-functional teams; Acting as a trusted partner to the RISO; Coordination of India Cybersecurity COE activities; Coordination of vulnerability scanning, risk identification, and tracking of remediation actions with IT/OT teams; Assisting plant teams with risk mitigation, remediation strategies, and follow-ups; Collaboration with Regional & Global Cybersecurity Teams; Collaboration with IT Infrastructure & Applications Teams; Collaboration with Manufacturing/Plant Leadership (IT/OT); Collaboration with Internal Audit & Compliance Teams; Collaboration with External Auditors and Vendors
Communication Scope
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; Prepare and deliver cybersecurity dashboards, reports, and executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Program management and execution capabilities, Execution tracking, Audit lifecycle management, Remediation tracking, Driving execution of cybersecurity programs
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** 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**. * Su
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