WestRock Company · 7 hours ago
Sr. Manager, Cyber Security
GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWestRock is transforming how they work by aligning technology with business goals. The IT Compliance Senior Manager will lead the implementation of the global compliance program, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while managing a team of compliance professionals.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Lead, design, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s cybersecurity compliance framework in alignment with NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, NIS 2, and other applicable regulations and standards
Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards, assess their impact, and proactively adapt the compliance programs
Oversees the development and implementation of compliance policies, standards, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring effective adoption and ongoing adherence
Scope, design, maintain, and govern a comprehensive inventory of regulatory, commercial, and organizational IT and cybersecurity compliance requirements
Investigate compliance issues, violations, or complaints and recommend corrective actions
Coordinate investigations into potential unlawful or fraudulent IT compliance activities, including data breaches or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information
Collaborate with the Training and Education Manager to drive organization-wide awareness and training programs on compliance obligations and security best practices
Lead internal audit readiness efforts and manage external audit engagements, including regulator and certification audits
Partner closely with Legal, Privacy, IT, and Security teams to remediate compliance gaps and ensure ongoing regulatory adherence and certifications
Support and influence strategic cybersecurity initiatives, shaping the compliance strategy across the organization
Lead the timely and accurate completion of customer security and compliance questionnaires, ensuring consistency with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and maintain a centralized repository of approved responses and supporting evidence
Plan and deliver initiatives for business customers that support technology product owners and security-related activities, including GDPR and CCPA compliance
Track, analyze, and report compliance metrics, risks, and findings to senior management, regulators, and external auditors
Prepare and deliver regular compliance status updates and lead governance and stakeholder review meetings
Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethical behavior, continuous improvement, and collaboration across functional areas
Provide strategic and operational advisory on compliance risks, obligations, and best practices
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals to support organizational goals
Demonstrate a focus on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and teamwork across functional areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an IT- or related field, or a similar level of training
Significant, diverse, and complex experience in the field of information security risk and/or compliance roles, with at least one role leading teams in compliance management
An excellent working knowledge of security compliance, policy management, security frameworks (NIST) and regulations
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, including interfacing effectively with a broad range of key stakeholders including management with IT, Accounting/Finance, Internal Audit, External Audit, Financial Compliance, and other corporate functions
Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to present data in easily accessible formats based on audience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to communicate in both technical and business terms
Experience in planning, organizing and developing information technology policies, procedures and practices
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the ability to take initiative with minimal direction to solve problems
Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Possess strong time management to meet deadlines
Preferred
A deep knowledge of IT compliance related processes is desired
Proficient with MS Office, especially MS Excel, and GRC Tools
Professional certifications in information security, risk management and/or compliance preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, etc.)
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and develop a dynamic, Global team of Compliance professionals.
Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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