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Senior Security Governance Manager

New York, NY

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Security Governance Manager to strengthen our cybersecurity program and ensure effective governance across key initiatives. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, overseeing cybersecurity risk management, developing control & prioritization frameworks, and creating metrics that measure program maturity, risk assessment/reduction, and business alignment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can balance governance discipline with business agility, ensuring that security investments deliver measurable outcomes.

What You'll Do

Program Oversight & Governance
● Oversee the execution of cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance obligations, and risk management priorities.
● Develop and maintain a comprehensive security governance framework aligned with industry standards (NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001, or SOC 2).
● Manage the Threat Management program, which assesses, identifies, quantifies, and prioritizes risk reduction.
● Maintain an up-to-date catalog of cybersecurity projects and initiatives, tracking progress, risks, and dependencies to ensure effective management and oversight. Build and facilitate governance channels, such as Risk advisories/meetings, to provide visibility, accountability, and decision-making support.
● Author and enforce technical security policies that are practical, enforceable, and aligned with legal requirements (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
● Maintain the existing working group meetings to identify new risks, track remediation progress, and manage the threat register.

Prioritization & Strategic Alignment
● Develop and maintain a cybersecurity control & project prioritization framework based on business risk, regulatory requirements, and resource capacity.
● Conduct technical risk assessments of cloud environments, third-party vendors, and internal systems to identify vulnerabilities and mandate remediation.
● Partner with security leaders, IT, Internal Audit, Engineering, and business stakeholders to recommend the sequencing of initiatives that maximize impact.
● Provide the CISO with clear recommendations on project trade-offs and resource allocation before executing projects. These outcomes should be based on outstanding risk to the business.

Metrics & Reporting
● Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to measure the effectiveness of security programs and identify areas for improvement.
● Build executive-level dashboards and reports that translate technical program data into business-relevant insights.
● Support board and executive reporting by providing crisp, data-driven updates on program status and risk posture.

Risk & Compliance Alignment
● Ensure that security initiatives support compliance requirements, as applicable, by partnering with the Security Assurance & Finance team.
● Collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit teams to maintain alignment between cybersecurity program maturity and business outcomes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
● Act as the lead Project Manager for security transformations, ensuring that complex technical deployments (like Zero Trust architecture or AI-driven monitoring) are delivered on time and within budget.
● Act as a bridge between technical teams and senior management, ensuring clear communication of priorities, risks, and progress.
● Influence and educate stakeholders on cybersecurity governance principles and the business value of security investments.
● Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What You'll Have
●7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, risk management, or related fields.
● Proven track record in program management or governance within a security or risk context.
● Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
● Experience creating executive-level metrics and dashboards.
● Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts in business terms.
 
Bonus Points
● Prior experience working in a CISO office or security governance function.
● Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards across multiple industries.
● Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar) or governance certifications (CGEIT, CRISC, CISM).
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, IT, Business, or related

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Annual Base Pay Range

$136,800 - $228,000 USD

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