IT&D Senior Manager, Vulnerability Management & Security Infrastructure

IT&D Senior Manager, Vulnerability Management & Security Infrastructure We are Reckitt

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Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.

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The Senior Manager, Vulnerability Management & Security Infrastructure is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the end-to-end security posture of our global infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between technical vulnerability discovery and infrastructure governance, leading a team to secure everything from cloud‑native containers to traditional OT environments. This is a role for a strategic thinker who can translate complex technical risks into clear business outcomes.

This role involves collaborating closely with the Security Operations, Network, IT Operations and Risk & Compliance teams, as well as business stakeholders, to ensure security risks are managed proactively without compromising operational agility.

• Lead the vulnerability management function end‑to‑end, encompassing strategy, governance, tooling, process development, and high‑level reporting.
• Develop and implement a risk‑based methodology for discovery and prioritization, integrating Threat Intelligence and Business Impact Analysis to move beyond basic CVSS score.
• Oversee vulnerability detection and remediation across all environments: infrastructure, cloud, containers, workstations, applications and OT.
• Define, track, and report on high‑level KPIs and KRIs to assess program maturity, remediation velocity, and overall risk reduction for executive leadership.
• Maintain and present advanced dashboards for senior leadership, providing a transparent view of vulnerability trends, compliance status, and the organization's current risk exposure.
• Drive continuous improvement through the automation of security workflows and the deep integration of VM tools with the broader IT and Security operations stack.
• Own the implementation and effectiveness of global network security controls, including firewall governance, Web Application firewalls, IDS and cloud networking.
• Assess network solutions to confirm they are actively utilized and aligned with security best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Network, SOC, Cloud, Dev Ops) to implement secure solutions.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated team of security professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability across network governance and VM operations.

• Proven experience in cybersecurity, including leadership or senior role focused on vulnerability management.
• Deep understanding of vulnerability lifecycle management, risk prioritization, exploitability and remediation workflows.
• Proven experience overseeing the governance of firewalls, network and cloud‑native security controls at scale.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and partner with IT, engineering, and executive stakeholders.
• Experience taking a "traditional"…