Inventive electrical connection and protection solutions enabling safer, more resilient systems worldwide.
Oversee global GRC strategy, risk register, compliance, and security awareness programs.
8 days ago ago
$146,300 - $271,700
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Madison, WI
Office Full-Time
Company Size
12,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
grc strategy
risk register
policy management
iso 27001
awareness program
risk reporting
Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of nVent’s global Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy to safeguard nVent’s people, intellectual property, manufacturing operations, products, brand, and overall reputation.
Contribute to identifying, assessing, and managing security risks in a manner that meets compliance, quality, legal and regulatory requirements, and aligns with and supports the company risk posture. This includes assessing third-party service providers, partners, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining a cybersecurity risk register, directing policy management, ensuring alignment with relevant industry cybersecurity frameworks, defining and track key risk/performance indicators (KRIs/KPIs) and drive certification efforts such as ISO 27001, CMMC, and SOC2. Additionally, this role oversees the global cybersecurity awareness program to develop a culture of security across the enterprise.
Report to the Chief Information Security Officer and collaborate with senior cybersecurity leaders, business risk managers, and business segment leaders to enhance the organization’s security risk management capabilities through the application of mature risk frameworks, data-driven insights, and security risk management practices.
Champion strategic cybersecurity initiatives and effectively engage in diverse enterprise-wide efforts on behalf of the Cybersecurity team. This role reinforces the principle that secure access to information, data, networks, and operational systems is foundational to enabling and achieving the company’s business objectives.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure that information assets, technologies, applications, systems, infrastructure, and business processes are appropriately protected across the digital ecosystem.
Lead the Cybersecurity organization through strategic planning as well as project and program management. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure the cybersecurity program effectively addresses enterprise risk, while delivering accurate, timely, and actionable reporting on risk posture and mitigation strategies.
Requirements
nist
cisa
cissp
executive leadership
10+ years
bachelor's
Experience with implementing NIST Cyber Security Framework, CMMC, ISO, SOC2, IEC 62443 and other related standards.
Innovative & adaptable
Ability to travel domestically as needed (10-15%).
Experience in a leadership role, high level analytical skills, exceptional relationship management competencies, and relevant project management work experience with a demonstrated record to lead and implement information security compliance and risk mitigation programs.
Experience with a global company leading organizational change.
Ideally, 10+ years executive leadership in information security policy, standards, architecture, technology, and programs.
A proven history of developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy and plan for managing information security internationally is required.
At least one or more of the following active certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or CFE.
An understanding and application of information security in different cultures, working across different countries, and experience in a global environment is required.
Experience with implementing and leading a cybersecurity awareness program.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or similar), Computer Science, or similar scientific / technical field. Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field preferred.
Extensive knowledge of company products and policies, organizational units, and strategic direction with demonstrated diversity in thought and skill.
Strong understanding of information security and the relationship between threat, vulnerability, and information value in the context of risk management.
Respectful and team oriented
Benefits
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Spun off from Pentair in 2018, rapidly carving out a global identity under the nVent umbrella.
Signature projects include modular data-center cooling systems, AI-ready liquid cooling units, and secure railway infrastructure enclosures.
Thrives in high-growth sectors like data centers, industrial automation, power utilities, renewable energy, energy storage, buildings, and telecom.
Culture + Values
Integrity: We do the right thing.
Customer Focus: We listen, anticipate, and act to meet the needs of our customers.
Innovation: We embrace creativity and encourage new ideas to drive solutions.
Excellence: We pursue the highest standards of quality and performance.
Collaboration: We work together to achieve more.
Accountability: We take ownership and deliver results.
Environment + Sustainability
Energy efficiency is a focus across global manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Inclusion & Diversity
Fosters an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and respected.
Developed programs to increase recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.