IT Compliance Program Manager (CISO-equivalent)

About Us

AQM Technologies is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions and services, specializing in delivering secure, scalable, and compliance-driven technology platforms. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer success, AQM empowers organizations to achieve digital transformation while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.

Job summary

The IT Compliance Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s IT compliance and security programs. This role ensures that information systems, data, and processes meet regulatory requirements and internal standards while mitigating cybersecurity risks.

Key responsibilities:

Compliance Strategy & Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide IT compliance and security programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align compliance initiatives with organizational goals.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

• Lead risk management practices, conducting regular assessments and ensuring mitigation of IT and cybersecurity risks.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA) and internal policies.

Security Operations & Incident Management

• Support daily operations of security monitoring and incident response.
• Coordinate investigations and ensure effective disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Create, maintain, and enforce IT compliance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor and ensure consistent application of policies across departments and systems.

Vendor & Third-Party Risk Management

• Evaluate and manage the compliance posture of third-party vendors and service providers.
• Ensure contractual agreements include adequate security and compliance protections.

Training & Awareness

• Lead organization-wide compliance and security awareness programs.
• Conduct workshops, simulations, and training sessions to strengthen readiness.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular compliance updates and risk assessments to the executive team and board of directors.
• Act as the point of contact for auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Qualification:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC preferred.

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in information security, compliance, or risk management.
• 3–5 years in a leadership or program management role.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network security, cloud platforms, and compliance frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Job location: Akola City

Work mode: Work from office