Job Summary:
Regions Bank is dedicated to safeguarding private information and is seeking a Cyber Security Strategy Planning and Program Manager. This role involves developing and maintaining cyber security plans and strategies, leading initiatives that impact people, processes, and technology, and collaborating with various teams to drive organizational change.
Responsibilities:
• Develops policies, plans, and strategies in compliance with laws, regulations, existing policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber security activities
• Supports the development of the cyber security strategic plan and vision in collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Deputy CISO, and other applicable senior cyber security managers
• Leads various aspects of cyber security transformation by executing related strategic initiatives
• Leverages best practices and participates in knowledge sharing, utilizing technical skills and knowledge from prior experience
• Conducts communication, training, and coaching for stakeholder groups to gain buy-in and ensure alignment of cyber security risk management activities
• Develops and deploys mechanisms for the cyber security team to monitor and measure success of implemented programs, as well as identify necessary changes and/or improvements
• Communicates with Legal and Procurement teams regarding strategy changes
• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in software development, management information systems, information technology audit, or related field and eight (8) years of related experience
• Or High School Diploma or GED and twelve (12) years of related experience
• Experience with cyber security projects and/or initiatives
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
• Knowledge of application security risks (e.g. Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10)
• Knowledge of cyber security and privacy principles and best practices
• Knowledge of cyber security- and privacy-related laws, regulations, policies, and ethics
• Knowledge of cyber security threats and vulnerabilities, including those related to systems and applications (e.g. buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting)
• Knowledge of emerging cyber security technologies
• Knowledge of emerging technologies that have potential for exploitation
• Knowledge of external organizations and academic institutions with cyber security focuses (e.g. cyber security curriculum/training, research and development)
• Knowledge of full-spectrum cyber security capabilities (e.g. attack, defense, exploitation)
• Knowledge of how cyber security lapses impact operational activities
• Knowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends
Preferred:
• Exceptional storytelling ability—turning technical cybersecurity topics into clear, compelling narratives
• Strong executive‑level communication skills (written, visual, and verbal)
• Ability to craft messaging for different audiences, especially senior leadership
• Skilled at simplifying complexity without losing accuracy
Company:
Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Memphis, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.