Adobe · 1 day ago
Sr. Manager Risk & Governance
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $264K/yr
10+ years expAdobe is a leading software company focused on empowering individuals and organizations to create exceptional digital experiences. The Senior Manager will lead all aspects of Security Risk and Governance, advancing the security risk strategy and integrating insights and data analytics to support decision-making across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Guide the transformation of the security risk program to include qualitative measurements complemented by quantitative insights, integrating AI, data interpretation, and financial analysis
Maintain and operate the company’s security risk framework, ensuring risks are accurately captured, updated, and prioritized
Provide the strategic vision, and drive maturity of, the Security Governance and Policy program
Ensure Policies and Standards program aligned to a centralized governing strategy that includes key input from Security Architecture, Adobe Common Controls Framework (CCF), Cyber Operations, and Product Security
Apply and integrate industry risk frameworks (FAIR, NIST RMF, ISO 42001, etc.) into Adobe’s governance processes
Quantify risks in financial terms (e.g., cost of impact, expected loss, return on investment on controls) to support executive decision making where possible
Develop dashboards and BI reporting tools to visualize risk metrics and trends for both technical and non technical partners
Manage and mentor a small, highly skilled risk and governance management team, ensuring collaboration and continuous development
Facilitate multi functional workshops and meetings to drive risk & governance awareness and alignment across business and security teams
Monitor regulatory, technological, and procedural changes, ensuring ongoing compliance and adaptability
Implement and optimize GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow IRM, Archer, Vanta, Drata) and ensure seamless integration with enterprise tools
Prepare and deliver clear, business focused reports and presentations for senior leadership, bridging technical detail with strategic insights
Qualification
Required
Needs a background of at least 10 years in Security Risk Management, an Advanced Degree, or similar experience, or 13 years or more with a Bachelor's or equivalent experience in correlated domains
3-5 years' experience managing high performing teams
In depth knowledge on security risk management and risk management models (FAIR, OCTAVE, NIST RMF, ISO 27005 etc.)
Good understanding of security concepts, security stack & tools, industry trends and adversary insights
Proficiency in threat modeling, data science and analytics and AI/ML capabilities
Experience with platforms and automation for threat identification, detection and risk analysis
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for technology and security risk management
Good understanding of innovative technologies and corresponding knowledge of potential security risks and vulnerabilities
Comfortable leading the Policy Governance function and has indepth understanding and knowledge working with complex security policies and standards (e.g. Cloud Architecture, Vulnerability Management etc.)
Led Compliance with Audit Frameworks (e.g. SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 etc.)
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC
Preferred
Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits programs
Long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award
Company
Adobe
Adobe is a software company that provides its users with digital marketing and media solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Apple
1986-08-20IPO
1984-10-01Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Shantanu Narayen
CEO
Dan Durn
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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