Purpose:

This role is responsible for operating as the CISO’s "right hand" in matters such as strategic planning, budget and portfolio management, and functional coordination.  Engaging with leadership and senior leadership across AbbVie to drive a global security training & awareness program.    

Responsibilities:

• Lead the following areas within the Information Security & Risk Management organization 1) Global training and awareness program 2) Project/program management office 3) Financial and operational reporting  4) Change management and communications.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and brainstorming partner to the CISO.  Support the CISO in the preparation of board, executive committee, and other presentations.  Define and deliver on a stakeholder engagement strategy. 
• Align all information security initiatives to the NIST Cybersecurity framework and measure overall program maturity leveraging that framework.
• Define, build and operate a leading, next-generation global security awareness & training program.
• Manage an extensive project portfolio to ensure effective execution and delivery.  This includes project and program budget and cost, resource allocation, and reallocations.
• Prioritize programs and projects based on changing functional needs, resource capacity constraints, risk exposure, and interdependencies.
• Manage the operational functional budget and lead long term financial planning for the organization.
• Provide leadership team with recommendations and consultation to improve teamwork
• Help lead and initiate change throughout the organization.
• Implement tools and measurements to drive the adoption of the security and risk management strategy and operating tenets.