Senior Manager Cyber for VGSG

Senior Manager Cyber for VGSG (m,f,d)

ID: 286024

Location: Ratingen

Role purpose:
To define and own the cyber security strategy, risk posture and regulatory compliance for Vodafone Group Services GmbH (VGSG), with end-to-end accountability for protecting business operations, customers and assets, while ensuring delivery of measurable business outcomes and alignment to Vodafone Group security priorities.

Responsible for :

• CSB / Charm Control governance, coordination and reporting
• Ownership for VGSG Security Solutions and respective Work Council negotiations
• Local Incident Management Support and Coordination with DUS Data Center
• Coordination with the DUS DC Compliance & Security Teams
• Support for ISO Security Certifications (27001 and 3500) As well as NIS2 / Cyber Resilience
• Support for Asset Mgt, Vulnerability Assessments and Testings
• Support Regular work council reports
• Board Report Security (in Combination with Board Report Privacy)
• Supplier Security Assessments (local supplier)
• Government / Authority liaison / interaction
• Security Clearance process as formal government nominated responsible party
• Cyber Sec Investigations
• SPDA for VGSG Projects in coordination with the local cyber assurance team
• Formal Responsible Party for Security in customer contracts
• Support for Security customer and government authority Audits
• VEGG Security Concept (Vodafone Enterprise Group Germany)
• Exception Approvals
• DLP enforcement
• Cyber Risk Management for VGSG
• Cyber Support for VGSG audits (internal und external)
• Security Compliance related to German legislation (eg. NIS2 Germany or KriTis)
• Representation of VGSG in typical security governance bodies

What you will do
• Define and own the end-to-end cyber security strategy, performance and risk posture of VGSG, with full accountability for business outcomes, regulatory compliance and protection of operations and customer trust.
• Steer the VGSG cyber security agenda through strong business leadership, defining risk appetite, governance and control frameworks, and ensuring alignment with Vodafone Group policies and regulatory requirements (e.g. NIS2, KRITIS).
• Lead and develop the VGSG cyber security organisation, providing direction to cross-functional and matrix teams to deliver measurable improvements in security, resilience and operational performance.
• Own and optimise the cyber security budget, investment prioritisation and financial performance, ensuring effective resource allocation and delivery of business value.
o Act as the accountable cyber security representative for VGSG towards executive leadership, regulators and external stakeholders, owning audits, regulatory commitments and contractual security obligations.

What sets you apart
• Degree in IT, Engineering, Cyber Security or related discipline
• Recognised industry certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in cyber security leadership, governance frameworks and risk management at scale
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory and audit environments (e.g. NIS2, ISO27001)
• Proven leadership of cyber security at organisational or legal-entity level, with accountability for strategy, risk posture and business outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to define long-term cyber security direction and translate it into executable roadmaps and measurable results.
• Extensive experience influencing senior stakeholders (C-level, regulators, external partners) and representing the organisation in complex, regulated environments.
• Deep expertise in cyber security governance, risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIS2, KRITIS), applied at enterprise scale.

• Ability to lead through complexity, driving alignment and execution across multiple functions, geographies and stakeholders, with strong communication skills to articulate complex topics to executive audiences.

• German and English (min. B2)

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

This position can be filled part- or full-time.
Your strengths and experience count at Vodafone. We also value diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore welcome applications from people with disabilities and will give them special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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