Head of Cybersecurity Transformation Programs - Military Veterans

• Create and manage at least a three year roadmap to drive risk reduction and cybersecurity transformation/maturity.  

• Create and lead a group of cross-functional resources to make up 6 tiger teams that drive risk reduction, close technical gaps and delivers program maturity for Takeda.  

• Program manage the delivery of the CIS Controls. (NIST and ISO to follow) 

• Program manage all risk reduction efforts for the Tiger Teams. 

• Oversee the development and administration of the cybersecurity transformation budget, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and optimization of financial resources.




• Manage vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and compliance with cybersecurity standards. 



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  • Ensure that all third-party vendors adhere to the organization's cybersecurity policies and requirements, mitigating potential risks. 

  
  

  • Collaborate with business units and functional councils to ensure cybersecurity considerations are integrated into all digital and technological initiatives. 

  
  

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity-related communications and change management for the transformation projects.  

  
  

  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity awareness, budget management, and vendor performance. 

  
  

  • Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership on the status of cybersecurity transformation programs, budget performance, and vendor management activities. 

  
  

  Essentials Qualifications: 

  
  

   

  
  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 

  
  

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Program Management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role. 

  
  

  • Proven experience in developing and managing cybersecurity budgets, including cost optimization and financial planning. 

  
  

  • Demonstrated experience in managing vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, performance evaluation, and compliance monitoring. 

  
  

  • Experience in developing and leading cybersecurity transformation programs.  

  
  

  • Experience in leading the implementation of cybersecurity controls like CIS. 

  
  

  • Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills to drive cybersecurity initiatives and align them with organizational goals. 

  
  

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

  
  

  • Strong inter personnel skills and ability to influence outcomes in the collaborative environment 

  
  

  • Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results on time and within budget. 

  
  

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks, evaluate vendor performance, and measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs. 

  
  

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 

  
  

  • Experience with cybersecurity partners, vendors and tools. 

  
  

   

  
  

   

  
  

  Desirable Qualifications 

  
  

   

  
  

  • In-depth knowledge of current cybersecurity technologies, trends, and best practices. 

  
  

  • Experience in leading change management initiatives within a cybersecurity context. 

  
  

  • Understanding of relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and compliance requirements. 

  
  

  • Experience in developing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for cybersecurity programs and initiatives. 

  
  

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.