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At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible.

We’re totally redefining our business and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and you will have the space to move your career forward in many different areas/directions.

IT at PMI
PMI’s journey to a smoke-free future implies a shift from a tobacco manufacturer to a science and technology-based consumer facing organisation.

Such a shift creates an abundance of unique and transformative IT projects to match all levels of skills and ambitions. You’ll feel like you’re working in a start-up – with the freedom to shape and define the future of digital, but with the support and scope of a vast global business. You’ll get a chance to work with innovative technologies (e.g., Cloud, APIs, AI) as well as management practices (e.g., Agile, Design Thinking, Product Management). Our environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative. If you want the freedom to find new ways to connect with consumers, there’s no better place to progress your career.

Digital at PMI is dynamic, diverse, and innovative. Join us and become a part of a top talent team where you can bring new ideas to life in a global function that is a key driver of the success of our business.

Joining Information Security
Running at the forefront of PMI's Digital Transformation, Information Security offers guidance, solutions and advisory all across PMI, supporting our secure journey towards a smoke-free future.

Our scope ranges from security assessments, architecture, governance and risk advisory, through resilience, cyber threat intelligence and incident response, to supporting PMI Functions, Markets, and Platforms (e.g. Finance, People & Culture, Operations, Consumer or Product) and building an organizational security culture.

What’s the purpose of this role?

We are seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to join our dynamic team at Philip Morris International. As an InfoSec Operational Excellence Manager, you will be responsible for various aspects of infosec reporting, operational performance and capability development activities to ensure the effectiveness of our information security services and processes. You will collaborate with various partners from the front and back-end teams, drive the development of reporting functionalities, and provide guidance on cybersecurity measures.

Responsibilities:

• Define, design, and develop comprehensive information security reporting mechanisms for multiple channels and partners such as executive teams, operational and management teams, internal and external partners.
• Contribute to a team of IT and cybersecurity professionals and coordinate their activities to ensure the successful execution of operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with front end and back-end InfoSec teams to define reporting objectives, scope, and methodologies that align with business needs and compliance/conformance requirements.
• Assess the various audiences for security awareness level and develop custom engagement strategies to facilitate effective requirements gathering and partner management.
• Identify and prioritise gaps in operational performance of InfoSec service delivery with the aim to support/promote continuous improvement of services and processes.
• Analyse InfoSec existing capabilities and provide recommendations for improving our capabilities and developing our people accordingly.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and ensure that reporting methodologies and practices reflect industry standard processes.
• Partner with internal team members to develop effective metrics to measure our cyber risk posture.
• Foster a culture of effective reporting and promote standard processes among employees through defined and communicated ways of working.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and third-party security firms to augment internal capabilities as necessary.
• Handle budget required for related activities including working with Procurement and Finance to engage third party consultants, if needed.
• Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams to ensure a broad view to cybersecurity reporting and service delivery.
• Ensuring Information Security strategy is aligned with the overall PMI strategy and supports the mission and vision of PMI
• Coaching and developing team members through sharing of experience and knowledge, as well as managing the performance and development of other team members.
• As a manager, we expect you to understand the business issues and to be able to translate complex cyber risk issues into straightforward, credible, jargon free advice to our partners, internal and external; and delivering the support they require.

Dimensions:

• Manage 0-2 employees & Supervise 0-5 contractors.
• Part of a team of 15-20 employees within a function of ~120 employees.
• Office based at least 40% of the month.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years information security and/or related technology experience and a proven track record in information security and risk management, including experience assisting organizations in implementing appropriate IT Security practices.
• 3+ Years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, defining, implementing, and reporting on cybersecurity strategy.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, IT, agile project management principles, frameworks, and industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISF, SAFe, ITIL).
• Demonstrated experience in preparing executive information security reports for senior management teams, internal and external partners, and other interested parties.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a team of IT and cybersecurity professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in defining and driving the vision, mission, values, and mandate for an information security function.
• Demonstrated experience in working across first and/or second line of defence functions including business and IT, engaging, and collaborating on information security programs of work.
• Expertise in using industry-standard frameworks for assessing and benchmarking information security services.
• Considerable writing proficiency, story-telling and oral presentation skills, in English. Analytical skills, conceptual design skills and decision-making skills
• Desired experience in data analytics environments and/or use of analytical tools such as Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft SSIS, SQL server.
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-functional teams and present complex technical information to non-technical team members.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CGEIT, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable.
• Excellent command of English, any additional languages are a plus.
• Practical experience in Agile/DevOps organizations and cultures

If you believe you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to the cybersecurity operational excellence of Philip Morris International, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and achievements.

What’s in it for you?
There are many IT Organizations out there, so why should you join ours?

We believe PMI IT’s true strength is fuelled by our people, and that our success depends on them coming to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. We are a people first organisation committed to providing you with first-class employee journey. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in it for you upon joining us:

• Work-life balance: Wellbeing comes first. We offer a fantastic office environment and hybrid working options to ensure you have the best work-life balance possible
• Learning & Development: Your growth is a priority. Our robust and varied .learning & development ecosystem will help you strengthen your technical skills and enhance your soft skills and intuition for business. The capabilities you will acquire with us will support your life-time employability within IT, PMI, and beyond
• Inclusion & Diversity: Our differences - much more than our similarities - generate the innovation we are looking for. We aspire to build a diverse and inclusive organization to access the breadth and depth of thinking and sensitivity vital to thrive

Every single IT colleague is part of our Transformation journey. Join us and pursue your ambitions – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. If this offer resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you.

Together, let’s deliver a smoke free future!