General Manager – Global Information Security

About the role

The General Manager – Global Information Security will lead Tata Communications’ enterprise‑wide security and data‑privacy risk program. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for establishing a robust risk‑management framework, driving adoption of security policies, and ensuring compliance across all business units worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive security and data‑privacy risk lifecycle management charter.
• Establish a second line of defence to independently validate the organisation’s security posture.
• Continuously assess security and privacy risks across technology environments and business processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to design and execute strategic risk‑reduction plans.
• Govern security policies, maintain regulatory‑compliance assurance, and support audits and industry certifications.
• Interface with BU heads, executive leadership, and risk committees on security decisions and risk‑acceptance.
• Provide senior‑level judgement on cyber‑resilience, regulatory compliance, and business continuity.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in global information security or cyber‑risk management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative cyber‑risk modelling capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and ability to interpret them strategically.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and influencing skills with senior executives.
• Ability to operate with a lean team while providing execution oversight.

Required skills

• Cyber‑risk analysis and modelling.
• Regulatory compliance and cybersecurity controls interpretation.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) integration.
• AI security governance and data‑privacy risk management concepts.