Engineering Manager - Cybersecurity

Job Description

Engineering Manager - Cybersecurity India will lead the development and operational performance of the India-based Cybersecurity team. You will focus on aligning India capabilities with the global IT strategy, maturing the organizational culture, and driving greater collaboration across teams. You will be a leader with a passion for fostering innovation, building collaborative environments, and ensuring operational excellence in a transforming IT landscape. You will be responsible overseeing the deliverables of the local teams and promoting a high-performance culture within the team. We are looking for a leade r with an understanding of the engineering landscape in India and the ability to navigate market dynamics.

You will report to Senior Engineering Manager- IT and have a hybrid schedule working in Pune/Bangalore -India

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide People Leadership & Alignment to India Cybersecurity team. Leader, not an order taker, driving alignment with the global IT and business objectives.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with global leadership to develop strategies that support the CISO roadmap, innovation, and the long-term growth of the India-based team.
• Provide support and help maintain alignment of resource planning and execution of GEBS cybersecurity activities.
• Drive initiatives that align India operations with the broader company vision and technology roadmap, promoting the growth and scalability of the organization.
• Champion efforts to enhance collaboration, communication, and transparency within the India team and across global functions.
• Foster a culture of learning, innovation. Encourage a collaborative approach to decision-making..
• Lead initiatives to foster cross-functional teamwork and break down silos between departments, ensuring that India operations are integrated into the global organizational culture.
• Hire and develop cybersecurity operations and functions including GRC (Governance Risk & Compliance), SAE (Security Architecture), SOC (Security Operations Center) and IAM (Identity & Access Management). Develop a strong team within India, mentoring leads and cultivating talent.
• Lead efforts to attract top talent in India, ensuring the team has the capabilities to support evolving Cybersecurity space and business needs.
• Partner with HR to design and implement programs that enhance employee engagement, professional development, and retention.
• Establish and drive KPIs to level up the teams capabilities and execution.
• Foster a learning culture to keep up with modern trends.
• Oversee the daily deliverables of the India team, focusing on meeting timelines, operational efficiency, scalability, and alignment with global standards.
• Implement processes that improve collaboration between the India-based teams and other global regions, ensuring seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data and insights to enhance operational performance and contribute to global best practices.
• Serve as an important representative of India operations to global leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and addressing challenges related to resources, performance, and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-regional leaders to influence strategic decisions, ensuring the unique contributions of the India team are recognized and used.
• Contribute to the development of IT strategies by providing insights from the India team and driving the execution of technology projects.
• Foster an environment that encourages innovation and the use of new technologies, allowing India to be an important player in our digital transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with leaders across the Global Cybersecurity Organization to manage critical issues, make important decisions, and mitigate execution risks.
• Assist with aligning team members with projects that match their skills and development goals.
• Help facilitate yearly goal setting and performance evaluations.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of Experience working in Cybersecurity domain
• 10+ years of overall experience with at least 5 years of experience managing & scaling teams in India.
• 5+ years of experience working on globally distributed teams
• Experience leading teams through strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and cultural.
• Experience leading skills with the ability to foster collaboration across global teams and functions.
• Experience in aligning India IT with Enterprise IT & business strategy, within a technology-driven organization.
• Adept at engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Experience in optimizing operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Certifications in CISSP/CISM/CRISC/PMP
• Stay ahead of latest technologies and trends (e.g., AI Ops, edge computing, zero-trust security) and assess their potential impact on our organization.
• Build and manage relationships with important technology vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program - Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

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Rockwell Automation s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.