Avient Corporation
Manager, Governance, Risk, Compliance
Avient Corporation, Avon Lake, Ohio, United States, 44012
Governance, Risk, Compliance (GrC) And Programs Manager
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough! The Governance, Risk, Compliance (GrC) And Programs Manager at Avient is responsible for leading a global team monitoring cyber regulations and ensuring compliance. This role involves creating and implementing a comprehensive training and awareness program to educate all users on IT best practices, information classification, and handling requirements. Additionally, the manager will oversee the execution of the cyber transformation portfolio, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Essential Functions: Establish, implement and lead a comprehensive risk management program aligned with applicable regulations and industry best practices Author policies and standards defining the requirements for procedures that meet cyber and business requirements Drive and demonstrate cyber maturity as measured by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Engage with internal and external stakeholders to address cybersecurity risk management needs and expectations Assess and recommend solutions to third party and supply chain risks Lead the cyber resilience program Lead the security awareness and training program. Design engaging content for general users, specialized use cases and specific training needs for technical staff and developers Identify and leverage internal communications channels to cultivate a risk-aware, ethical, and continually improving culture Provide program oversight to ensure risks are managed across the cyber transformation portfolio Other leadership duties as assigned Education and Experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field or experience 5-10 years progressive experience in compliance and technology leadership roles Substantial experience leading large, complex projects Additional Qualifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP and GRC certifications preferred Project Management certification Manufacturing and Operational Technology (OT) experience At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas, and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough! The Governance, Risk, Compliance (GrC) And Programs Manager at Avient is responsible for leading a global team monitoring cyber regulations and ensuring compliance. This role involves creating and implementing a comprehensive training and awareness program to educate all users on IT best practices, information classification, and handling requirements. Additionally, the manager will oversee the execution of the cyber transformation portfolio, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Essential Functions: Establish, implement and lead a comprehensive risk management program aligned with applicable regulations and industry best practices Author policies and standards defining the requirements for procedures that meet cyber and business requirements Drive and demonstrate cyber maturity as measured by the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Engage with internal and external stakeholders to address cybersecurity risk management needs and expectations Assess and recommend solutions to third party and supply chain risks Lead the cyber resilience program Lead the security awareness and training program. Design engaging content for general users, specialized use cases and specific training needs for technical staff and developers Identify and leverage internal communications channels to cultivate a risk-aware, ethical, and continually improving culture Provide program oversight to ensure risks are managed across the cyber transformation portfolio Other leadership duties as assigned Education and Experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field or experience 5-10 years progressive experience in compliance and technology leadership roles Substantial experience leading large, complex projects Additional Qualifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP and GRC certifications preferred Project Management certification Manufacturing and Operational Technology (OT) experience At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas, and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.