Vice President, Senior Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management
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The Centre of Excellence Business Manager will play a critical role in overseeing initiatives within MUFG's Threat Intelligence Center (MTIC), ensuring alignment with strategic planning objectives. This individual will be responsible for the end-to-end management of key projects that enhance MUFG's global cyber threat intelligence capabilities. The role demands strong project management expertise, a solid understanding of cybersecurity operations, and the ability to coordinate effectively across global teams in Tokyo, London, New York, Singapore, and India., * Lead the end-to-end management of MTIC projects, ensuring alignment with MUFG's global cybersecurity strategy.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Manage accounting, financial operations, and budget forecasting of MTIC, ensuring cost optimization and alignment with MTIC strategic objectives.
- Facilitate the communication and coordinate with global stakeholders across regions (Japan, EMEA, Americas, APAC, India) to align requirements and deliverables.
- Track project progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
- Drive standardization of threat intelligence protocols, tools, and governance across regions.
- Collaborate with technology, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and legal requirements in each jurisdiction.
- Host and facilitate global cadence meetings (e.g., biweekly meeting), including preparing agendas, sending meeting invites, distributing materials, and ensuring effective follow-ups.
- Promote and manage recurring global meetings, accounting for time zone differences and regional public holidays to negotiate suitable time frames that maximize participation.
- Create and deliver visually effective high-quality reports for senior managers and executives.
- Provide clear and timely reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, and dependencies.
- Work with MTIC Engineering Lead to coordinate with global stakeholders to proceed study and implementation on Security Mesh Architecture
- Foster collaboration across global teams, promoting a 24/5 Follow-the-Sun operating model for MTIC.
- To support other tasks where necessary under the Vulnerability & Management Team, such as Vulnerability Management and Cyber Security Awareness Training
Culture and Management:
- Take an active role in the group and global operation of MUFG.
- Promote the MUFG values-led culture which is inclusive and diverse.
- Promote a dynamic, delivery driven culture that works alongside business units to provide responsive resolutions and value driven solutions.
- Collective leadership by example on staff cyber education and awareness to embed a proactive cyber culture.
- Find ways to strengthen working relationships with stakeholders, including business teams.
- Lead by example in building relationships across MUFG, establishing a stronger peer network and helping to strengthen collaboration.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand industry best practice, influence change and promote technical credibility.
- Foster a global cultural mindset by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all regions. Encourage collaboration across diverse teams, respect for cultural differences, and inclusive practices that support a sense of belonging and equity in the workplace.
Requirements
- 10+ years of project management experience in cybersecurity, financial services, or IT infrastructure within a globally distributed organization.
- Proven experience working closely with senior leadership and executives, including preparing and delivering high-quality reports and presentations.
- Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-region projects on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, or security monitoring.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory considerations across global jurisdictions (e.g., DORA, US regulations, APAC requirements).
- Demonstrated experience managing global meetings across different time zones, understanding regional public holidays, and negotiating suitable schedules to ensure global participation.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Technical Skills:
- Project Management: MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, or similar.
- Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft Teams, Outlook (for meeting management & scheduling), SharePoint, OneDrive, Miro/MURAL.
- Reporting & Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel; strong ability to produce quarterly, annual, and executive-level reports.
- Governance & Compliance: ServiceNow, Archer GRC, or similar platforms.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across diverse cultural and geographic teams.
- Strong meeting facilitation skills, including managing recurring global meetings, setting agendas, recording decisions, and tracking actions.
- Ability to scale global meeting management, factoring in time zones, regional differences, and public holiday calendars to find suitable compromises.
- Strong report-writing and presentation skills, with attention to detail and executive-level clarity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured approach to execution.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
- Collaborative leadership style, fostering teamwork and knowledge-sharing.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Strong leadership and ownership mindset.
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
- High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness for global collaboration.
- Strategic and analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Well-organized and able to manage competing priorities across time zones.
- Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable in fast-paced environments.
- Committed to quality, integrity, and inclusive teamwork.