Cybersecurity Mergers and Acquisition Project Manager
Job Description
Our Cybersecurity team works diligently to protect NielsenIQ’s software, hardware, and related components from cyber attacks. We’re constantly developing new security systems, analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities, and handling cyber-attacks efficiently and effectively worldwide.
As a Cybersecurity Mergers and Acquisition Project Manager, you will work within the Architecture and Strategy tower. You will be part of a dynamic team of highly-skilled cybersecurity professionals who identify, document, and analyze cyber risks during the M&A process. You will also facilitate cybersecurity efforts to reduce vulnerabilities and integrate M&As smoothly and securely into the NielsenIQ enterprise.
What you’ll do
Project manage all cybersecurity efforts during the M&A process
Document interviews of target companies to assess cyber risk and financial impacts of acquisitions
Track M&A projects through all phases using Jira
Generate reports and dashboards to enable influence from cybersecurity leadership to eliminate blockers and risks
Facilitate and coordinate the IT and cyber integrations of acquired companies
Continually develop and implement process improvements to reduce risk and simplify the M&A process for cybersecurity
We’re looking for people who have
B.S. in Cybersecurity, IT Management or related field, or a minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
3 years of project management experience in cybersecurity
Understanding of multiple areas of cybersecurity, including identity management, endpoint, network, cloud, application security, and vendor management
Experience with Microsoft tools and using Jira for project management
Experience with business process improvement and IT automation
Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About NielsenIQ
NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.
NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.