Kubota Tractor Corporation · 8 hours ago
Manager, Cybersecurity Governance, Security & Privacy
Grapevine, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expKubota Tractor Corporation is seeking a Security and Privacy Manager to lead their North American privacy and governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of security and privacy frameworks, managing a team of specialists, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Machinery
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define and execute Kubota’s enterprise security and privacy strategy, ensuring alignment with global regulations and corporate objectives
Lead and manage Privacy Engineering and GRC teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance development
Serve as the primary escalation point for security and privacy compliance inquiries and strategic initiatives
Develop, implement, and manage security and privacy policies, standards, and procedures across the organization
Champion enterprise-wide adoption of privacy-by-design and security-by-design principles
Interpret and operationalize complex privacy and cybersecurity regulations (GDPR, CPRA, CDPA, NYDFS, FISMA, PCI DSS, SOX) across business units
Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST Privacy Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 27701
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively assess organizational impact
Direct the configuration, integration, and optimization of privacy and GRC platforms (e.g., OneTrust, ZenGRC, Workiva)
Oversee enterprise solutions for consent management, vulnerability tracking, and automated compliance workflows
Collaborate with IT and Security teams to embed privacy and GRC tooling into cloud and on-prem environments
Establish and manage third-party risk programs, including privacy and cybersecurity assessments, contract reviews, and compliance monitoring
Develop vendor risk scoring models and dashboards for executive reporting
Partner with Legal and Procurement to enforce privacy and security clauses in vendor engagements
Oversee vulnerability management processes across privacy and cybersecurity systems
Collaborate with the affiliates to ensure timely identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities
Implement continuous monitoring and reporting of vulnerability status to leadership
Integrate cybersecurity risk management into Kubota’s business processes
Develop and maintain risk registers, control libraries, and compliance dashboards for security and privacy
Partner with Internal Audit and Kubota Japan to ensure alignment with corporate governance standards
Provide executive-level reporting for affiliate security manages of cybersecurity risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance posture
Develop, implement, and manage Kubota’s Security Awareness Program to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices
Create engaging training content and campaigns to reduce human risk factors (e.g., phishing, social engineering)
Measure program effectiveness through metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with HR and Communications to ensure cultural alignment
Design and deliver advanced security and privacy training for technical and non-technical audiences
Promote awareness through strategic communication and organizational engagement
Act as a thought leader and advocate for security and privacy across Kubota’s North American operations
Provide executive-level reporting on security and privacy metrics, risks, and progress of remediation
Support enterprise compliance and risk management initiatives as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must live within the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
This position requires some weekly in-office/onsite. (Grapevine, TX)
Bachelor's degree in information security, Privacy Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
With degree: 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
In lieu of degree: 12+ years of relevant experience
Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy and cybersecurity regulations
Proven experience leading security, privacy, and GRC programs and managing technical teams
Expertise in privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust), GRC tools, vulnerability management, and cloud environments
Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
Company
Kubota Tractor Corporation
At Kubota Tractor Corporation, we engineer solutions that empower those who shape our world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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