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
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Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
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• 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
• CISA, CISM, CISSP and GRC certifications preferred
• Project Management certification
• Manufacturing and Operational Technology (OT) experience
• 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

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