Full Time Associate Director, Information Security Planning Jobs, in AIA Digital+ - Maukerja

Position Overview

• Lead the development and execution of GIS annual planning & monitoring, along with programme management oversight for all major projects and initiatives, and Vendor & Service Management.
• Responsible for enabling the effective operation of GIS through oversight and coordination of workflows, scheduling, budget support, executive communications, and enterprise‑wide training and security awareness initiatives.
• The role provides enterprise‑level planning, coordination, assurance, and visibility, rather than direct operational ownership of security controls or incident response.

Job Responsibilities

Annual Planning & Monitoring

• Plan and track department priorities, developing and implementing processes and procedures to support department goals.
• Develops and drives detailed work plans to provide GIS Leadership a holistic review of all operational activities in the Department.
• Prepares detailed operating and financial reports in support of Department management.
• Ensures that the GIS budget is well managed against actuals and forecast throughout the year.

Programme Management

• Oversees the GIS project portfolio to ensure priority initiatives and BAU projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to strategic objectives.
• Establish and run a Project Management Office (PMO) for GIS, serving as the primary coordination and escalation point for Project Managers, providing consolidated status, risk visibility, and delivery assurance to GIS leadership.

Vendor & Service Management

• Manages key vendors to ensure core services and SLAs are being delivered, coordinates Quarterly Business Reviews, as well as roadmap sessions.
• Ensures all GIS contracts and statements of work are documented and maintained against finance standards.

Executive Communications & Enablement

• Oversees, coordinates and tracks all external-facing GIS messaging and communications, including Board, Executive Committee, and senior leadership reporting, briefings, and presentations.
• Leads preparation for all GIS meetings and events.
• Organises training and development initiatives for GIS staff. Ensure all AIA staff are properly trained in information security awareness, phishing awareness, and other such awareness trainings

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably within Information Security, Technology Risk, or Governance, with a strong background in project coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with proven ability to rationalise competing demands and manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Strong presentation and briefing capabilities, with demonstrated experience engaging senior executive audiences.
• Proven ability to translate complex and technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable messages for diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to constructively shape stakeholder opinions, decisions, and behaviours without direct authority.
• Solid understanding of business objectives and operating environments, with a clear commitment to delivering timely, high‑quality, and pragmatic outcomes for the business.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making ability, including experience evaluating trade‑offs, assessing risk versus benefit, and recommending appropriate courses of action.