BenefitsCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.Position OverviewThis position is part of a newly developing area within our organization. As such, the responsibilities and scope of the role may evolve over time to meet emerging business needs. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, comfortable with change, and excited by the prospect to help shape and grow this function from the ground up.The Security Portfolio Governance & Risk Lead provides leadership in the planning, coordination, and oversight of the organization's security governance, portfolio management, risk management, and compliance activities across cybersecurity, physical security, and personnel security domains.This role enables the organization to meet its statutory, regulatory, and policy obligations by ensuring that security initiatives are prioritized, risk informed, well governed, and delivered in accordance with public sector standards for accountability, transparency, and stewardship.The position supports executive decision making, implements approved governance processes, and ensures consistent documentation and reporting to internal and external oversight bodies.ResponsibilitiesLead planning, prioritization, and oversight of the enterprise security portfolio, including initiatives, regulatory obligations, budgets, and benefits tracking.Manage security governance operations, including stage-gate processes, executive briefings, decision documentation,



and audit-ready records.Oversee enterprise security risk management - coordinating assessments, maintaining risk registers, managing risk acceptance, and reporting to senior leadership.Direct vendor and contract governance to align services with security strategy, optimize costs, ensure compliance, and manage performance.Coordinate compliance, assurance, and regulatory activities, including audits, evidence management, exception tracking, and control remediation.Develop executive-level metrics, dashboards, and insights to support informed, risk-based decision making.Serve as a trusted advisor and collaborator across cybersecurity, physical and personnel security, IT, audit, compliance, and project teams, promoting stewardship and accountability.QualificationsFour-year degree in a related field (e.G., Information Security, Public Administration, Business, Criminology, Risk Management) plus eight years' experience; OR equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered; Demonstrated experience supporting audit, assurance, or regulatory oversight processes.Working knowledge of:NERC CIPNIST CSFCIS ControlsPhysical and personnel security control frameworksRisk management principles (e.G., ISO 31000)Salary RangeStarting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $57.62-$78.94 Hourly, $110,417.06-$151,272.42 Annually.EEO StatementWe are committed to accessibility and accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations or need the posting in an accessible format, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Security Portfolio Governance Risk Lead - $110,417.1 - $151,272.4 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Tech Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg