Sr Manager – IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Company: Plexus
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Location: Livingston
Job Description:

Overview

Lead Plexus’s IT GRC function to strengthen regulatory compliance and cyber risk management across a global operation. Shape and implement the GRC framework, policies, and controls in line with standards like ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. Partner with business units to embed risk-aware practices and drive continuous security improvements. This role offers visibility to executive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to elevate Plexus’s cybersecurity posture in a dynamic environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vision care
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • Life assurance
  • 33 days of annual leave

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and socialize cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements
  • Oversee IT risk register, lead risk assessments, and monitor control effectiveness
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, track remediation, and oversee customer assessments
  • Manage Third-Party risk program and third-party risk assessments
  • Lead multi-year GRC program roadmap with KPIs and KRIs for executive leadership
  • Drive continuous improvement of security controls, including automation where feasible
  • Model and coach teams to embody Plexus values and support development
  • Uphold cybersecurity posture through policy adherence, incident awareness, and vulnerability management

Key requirements

  • Bachelor degree with 8+ years of related experience
  • Advanced leadership experience in fast-paced environments
  • Strong decision making, problem solving, and prioritization skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to motivate and collaborate with partners
  • Business acumen and ability to articulate value of new processes
  • Functional project management knowledge
  • Self-motivated; able to work independently and in a team
  • Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and regulatory requirements (SOX, SEC, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC)
  • leadership
  • interpersonal skills
  • effective communication
  • IT GRC and risk management
  • cybersecurity controls design and assessment
  • IT and cybersecurity audits

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Posted: October 1st, 2026