Office CISO, Chief of Staff

This role is hybrid 3 days a week on-site at the Chicago, IL Office.

The UL Solutions Global Cybersecurity team is seeking an Office of the CISO, Chief of Staff.

This pivotal role supports the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the cybersecurity team. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the cybersecurity department, ensuring strategic initiatives are executed efficiently, and acting as a key liaison between the CISO and other departments.

The ideal candidate has a solid cybersecurity background, strong organizational skills, and experience managing multiple projects and leading other project managers. Proven abilities in program management, performance measurement, and reporting key cybersecurity metrics are essential.

• Strategic Planning:
  Assist the CISO in developing and implementing the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.

• Project Management:
  Oversee and manage cybersecurity projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Communication:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and collaboration across departments.

• Reporting:
  Prepare and present regular reports on the status of cybersecurity initiatives, risks, and compliance to senior management.

• Team Leadership:
  Provide leadership and guidance to the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Cybersecurity Metrics:
  Expand UL Solutions Cybersecurity metrics’ scope and audience. Analyze trends and identify areas for improvement.

• Metrics Reporting Process Standardization:
  Develop and implement standardized processes for managing and reporting cybersecurity metrics, automating wherever possible.

• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead the development of performance improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights. Recommend process enhancements and new practices to optimize program effectiveness and cybersecurity awareness.

• Benchmarking & Industry Best Practices:
  Provide expert guidance on industry standards and best practices in cybersecurity performance management, benchmarking internal performance against industry trends.

• Cyber Team Support:
  Coordinate the logistics and content of Cybersecurity team meetings and act as advisor, sounding board and gatekeeper for the CISO and Team.

• Executive Reporting:
  Prepare and present program performance results to senior executives, providing actionable insights and recommendations, as required.

• Long Range Planning (LRP):
  Draft Cybersecurity LRP presentations, in support of the CISO and finalize the LRP with input from the CISO and other leaders.

• Board of Directors Presentations:
  Draft Cybersecurity Board of Directors presentations, in support of the CISO and then finalize with input from the CISO and other leaders.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Expertise in performance reporting and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Excel).

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.

• Experience with performance management frameworks, including KPIs, SLAs, and benchmarking.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree optional.

• PMP, Agile, CISSP, or other relevant PM or Cybersecurity certifications.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or performance management within cybersecurity or IT-related fields.

• 5+ years of operational experience in cybersecurity or IT.

• Proven experience managing complex projects, tracking performance metrics, and leading cross-functional teams.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or performance management within cybersecurity or IT-related fields.

• 5+ years of operational experience in cybersecurity or IT.

• Proven experience managing…