Senior Sr. Manager - IT Compliance (Remote)
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Manager, IT Compliance to join our IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance department. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
· Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
· Flexible work schedule
· Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
· A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
· Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Senior Manager, IT Compliance, is responsible for leading the organization’s PCI Compliance Program including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). This position ensures compliance with PCI Standards and PCI-DSS requirements to protect cardholder data and maintain secure payment environments, coordinating teams across cybersecurity, technology, and business units to protect payment account data and maintain ongoing compliance. This role requires a strategic approach to compliance management, ensuring that PCI-DSS controls are effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.
•Manage the organization's PCI DSS compliance program and annual certification activities.
•Coordinate annual PCI assessments, Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs), and Report on Compliance (ROC) activities for multiple business units.
•Define and validate the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE), connected systems, data flows, and compliance boundaries. This includes providing guidance on PCI requirements for new systems, applications, vendors, and business initiatives.
•Ensure the appropriate PCI controls and supporting processes are implemented and maintained across the in-scope systems and infrastructure relevant to the CDE.
•Direct PCI DSS assessment activities and annual penetration testing, partnering with QSAs and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance posture.
•Oversee the team to closely monitor and track compliance requirements, evidence collection, remediation activities, and ongoing control monitoring.
•Partner with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Application Development, Application Owners, Technology Operations, and Infrastructure teams to ensure alignment exists with PCI DSS compliance requirements and industry best practices.
•Manages and develops teams within areas of responsibility including all aspects of the company’s talent management processes. Develops and manages group / team structures and resource levels to support business needs and to develop team members.
•Assures projects / requests are appropriately prioritized and aligned with the strategy and direction of the organization and appropriate resources are allocated for their development.
•Provides input to annual operating budget and capital plans. Accountable for performance against financial parameters.
Experience Required:
· 8+ years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, cybersecurity, risk management, or related discipline.
· 4+ years of direct experience managing larger PCI DSS compliance programs and/or leadership or people management experience.
· Strong understanding of:
o PCI DSS framework and standards
o IT risk management frameworks
o Different frameworks such as COBIT, CIS, ISO27001, and NIST CSF 2.0
· Experience working with Internal Audit and External Auditors along with ability to manage multiple initiatives and work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
· Strong analytical, creating robust documentation, project management, process design/implementation, and communication skills.
Experience Preferred:
· Education - Bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Technology, Risk Management, Cyber Security, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
· Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - Preferred certifications: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA), or equivalent.
· Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). GRC tools like LogicGate, Auditboard/Optro, OneTrust, etc.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
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🇬🇧 English