Senior Manager, IT Compliance

Senior Manager, IT Compliance role at Bright Horizons responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Global IT governance, risk, and compliance programs.RequirementsDevelop and maintain the organization’s IT compliance framework, policies, and standards.Ensure alignment with relevant regulations and standards through direct oversight or collaboration with InfoSec and Privacy teams(e.g., SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.).Manage annual compliance planning, goal setting, and program maturity initiatives.Identify, develop, and manage the implementation of recommendations to enhance IT controls and optimize business processes.Identify, assess, and monitor IT risks across systems, applications, and infrastructure.Oversee remediation plans and risk treatment strategies.Serve as primary liaison for internal and external IT audits.Coordinate audit activities, evidence collection, testing, and remediation efforts.Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and management responses.Oversee the creation, update, and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, and standards.Implement and monitor IT general controls (ITGCs) and automated controls.Ensure policies support secure and compliant technology operationsLead periodic IT control assessments and readiness reviews.Manage compliance-related tools and GRC platforms.Create compliance dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting.Ensure compliance assessments for third-party service providers.Review SOC reports, security questionnaires, and vendor control environments.Manage compliance training programs for IT teams and broader stakeholders.Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability.Manage and mentor the IT compliance & data analytics & automation teams.Work closely with IT, including Infosec and Privacy leadership, Internal Audit, Legal, and business leaders.Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on compliance risks.Identify opportunities to streamline the Internal Audit process using existing software tools (Wdesk, Workday) and analytics tools (Alteryx, Power BI).Utilize data analytics tools for preparation, analysis, and visualization, employing advanced techniques to assist internal audit projects.Manage the design and deployment of automated control testing, robotic process automation (RPA), scripts, or dashboards to increase efficiency and coverage of compliance activities.Initiate efforts to improve testing efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance overall assurance quality.BenefitsFlexible working and holiday entitlementsDiscounted childcare in one of our nurseriesFantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and moreWide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily lifeOriginally posted on Himalayas

Senior Manager, IT Compliance role at Bright Horizons responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Global IT governance, risk, and compliance programs.RequirementsDevelop and maintain the organization’s IT compliance framework, policies, and standards.Ensure alignment with relevant regulations and standards through direct oversight or collaboration with InfoSec and Privacy teams(e.g., SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.).Manage annual compliance planning, goal setting, and program maturity initiatives.Identify, develop, and manage the implementation of recommendations to enhance IT controls and optimize business processes.Identify, assess, and monitor IT risks across systems, applications, and infrastructure.Oversee remediation plans and risk treatment strategies.Serve as primary liaison for internal and external IT audits.Coordinate audit activities, evidence collection, testing, and remediation efforts.Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and management responses.Oversee the creation, update, and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, and standards.Implement and monitor IT general controls (ITGCs) and automated controls.Ensure policies support secure and compliant technology operationsLead periodic IT control assessments and readiness reviews.Manage compliance-related tools and GRC platforms.Create compliance dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting.Ensure compliance assessments for third-party service providers.Review SOC reports, security questionnaires, and vendor control environments.Manage compliance training programs for IT teams and broader stakeholders.Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability.Manage and mentor the IT compliance & data analytics & automation teams.Work closely with IT, including Infosec and Privacy leadership, Internal Audit, Legal, and business leaders.Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on compliance risks.Identify opportunities to streamline the Internal Audit process using existing software tools (Wdesk, Workday) and analytics tools (Alteryx, Power BI).Utilize data analytics tools for preparation, analysis, and visualization, employing advanced techniques to assist internal audit projects.Manage the design and deployment of automated control testing, robotic process automation (RPA), scripts, or dashboards to increase efficiency and coverage of compliance activities.Initiate efforts to improve testing efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance overall assurance quality.BenefitsFlexible working and holiday entitlementsDiscounted childcare in one of our nurseriesFantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and moreWide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily lifeOriginally posted on Himalayas