Lead, Security Governance & Program Management at MTN Group

, Southwest, Cameroon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Security Policies, Audit Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Information Security, Performance Metrics, Training, Leadership, Strategic Initiatives, Cross-Functional Collaboration, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NDPR

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Job Advert: Lead, Security Governance & Program Management Company: MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMoPSB) Job Summary A Lead, Security Governance & Program Management strengthens and matures our cybersecurity governance structure. This role is critical in ensuring that security policies, standards, processes, and programs are effectively implemented and aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will drive strategic governance initiatives, oversee enterprise-wide security programs, ensure compliance with internal and external mandates, and manage cross-functional security-related projects. Security Governance & Compliance Develop, maintain, and enforce enterprise security governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, including ISO 27001, NDPR, PCI DSS, and other relevant standards. Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews. Track remediation of audit findings and report compliance posture to senior management. Security Program Management Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of key security programs and initiatives across the organization. Establish and manage the enterprise Information Security Program roadmap. Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver security projects on time and within scope. Implement and maintain performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms for all security initiatives. Risk Management Design and maintain the Information Security Risk Management framework. Lead enterprise risk assessments, ensuring risks are identified, tracked, and effectively mitigated. Provide risk advisory to business units and support informed decision-making across the organization. Awareness, Training & Stakeholder Engagement Drive organization-wide cybersecurity awareness programs. Engage stakeholders across IT, compliance, legal, HR, and operations to embed a culture of security compliance. Provide periodic reporting to executive leadership and governance committees. Leadership & Strategy Serve as the key liaison for governance matters within the Infosec function. Provide direction and leadership to security governance teams and project streams. Champion continuous improvement of governance and program management processes. We at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN Nigeria, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be - it is in our DNA. As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us! Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals. We are delighted that you consider us your career partner to make a mark in the world. We wish you a rewarding career. Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians? Obsessions: How We Do It The behaviors that keep our culture strong and safe. 1. Light It Up! Always Do This: 🔹 Bring all your heart and all your smarts to us. Never Do This: ❌ Never doubt your value here or let anyone else do it. And never do it to anyone yourself. 2. Raise Your Hand. Speak Your Mind. Always Do This: 🔹 Respectfully but firmly challenge any threat to what we stand for. Never Do This: ❌ Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it, to whoever you have to tell. And never cause others to fear telling you. 3. Collaborate. Don’t Isolate. Always Do This: 🔹 Share what you know and respect what others can teach you. Never Do This: ❌ Never think that you are great unless you help make others great too. 4. Things Always Get Better Here. Always Do This: 🔹 Take your own steps forward to improve and strengthen us. Never Do This: ❌ Never believe or cause others to believe that "not now" means "not ever." Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians? Then, join MTN Nigeria! Welcome to our Y’ello Family, where our people are our most critical competitive assets. If you are passionate about working for a brand that believes in YOU, invests in YOU, and delivers the best value to those we serve, then THIS is the place. Our Employee Value Proposition enables you to: 🟡 Work with meaning 🟡 Connect to develop 🟡 Thrive in positivity 🟡 Grow with purpose Live inspired. It’s a great place to work! Take that bold step and apply today! *Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. *MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) does not and will never ask for payment of any kind from applicants in all MTN’s recruitment processes and stages such as job application, CV review, interview, meeting, and final processing of applications. *MTN is not liable for fraudulent publication of job offers in MTN’s name or for the fraudulent use of MTN’s name in any manner whatsoever. For whistle blowing and reporting fraudulent recruitment activities, contact us via MTNN.ForensicServices@mtn.com By applying for this job, I am confirming that I have completed the job application privacy notice on MTN Nigeria job site (https://www.mtn.ng/career/).

Responsibilities

The Lead, Security Governance & Program Management is responsible for strengthening the cybersecurity governance structure and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. This role involves leading security programs, managing audits, and engaging stakeholders to foster a culture of security compliance.