Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Sr. Manager (HYBRID

Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Sr. Manager (HYBRID)

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work. We are looking to hire an Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Sr. Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Sr. Manager serves as the connective tissue between security leadership, technical teams, and the broader business, ensuring that security is embedded into every decision we make.

We believe in proactive protection, transparent communication, and empowering every employee to be a guardian of our data and systems. The role is a critical component of the cybersecurity leadership team—turning vision into action. Orchestrates high-impact security initiatives, streamline governance processes, and ensures the security strategy is not only understood but embraced across the organization. The role directly influences how we protect our customers, our brand, and our future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CISO to define, track, and communicate the company's cybersecurity strategy, priorities, and progress.
• Lead cross-functional security programs—such as enterprise risk & program assessments, compliance readiness, and data protection improvements.
• Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, metrics, and reports that translate complex security metrics into clear business insights.
• Coordinate security governance forums, steering committees, and leadership briefings.
• Ensure alignment between security initiatives and business objectives, working closely with IT, EA, corporate security, strategic risk, legal, and cybersecurity teams.
• Provide decision-making support through analysis and recommendations and escalation of cyber risk decisions to appropriate committees.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, serving as a proxy or gatekeeper for the CISO, and synthesizing information for executive decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in security processes, documentation, and communication.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, engineering, Business Management or related field
• Certifications such as Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar are strongly preferred
• 10-12 years of experience in cybersecurity program management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), or a related field.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX).
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills—able to translate complex technical security concepts into business language for executives and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively individually in a leadership role.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Base Salary: $121,900-$219,410

In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans