Manager - IT Risk Assessment

Description :

Location : Gurgaon

Experience : 57 years

Employment Type : Full-time

Function : Information Technology / Risk & Compliance

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced IT Manager Client Proposals & Risk Assessment to lead and manage client RFP responses, IT policy reviews, and vendor risk assessments for our technology product offering.

This is a senior role that combines technical expertise, proposal management, and client-facing communication skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to drive technically sound, compliant, and competitive client proposals.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage end-to-end RFP response processes for prospective clients, ensuring high-quality, technically accurate submissions.

- Conduct detailed IT policy reviews, risk assessments, and security evaluations for client organizations.

- Perform vendor risk assessments and third-party security due diligence.

- Collaborate with internal sales, product, and engineering teams to align proposals with business and technical capabilities.

- Review client IT infrastructure and compliance requirements and provide actionable insights.

- Serve as a technical advisor during client discussions, presentations, and proposal defense meetings.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

- 56 years of experience in IT management, risk assessment, or compliance, ideally in a B2B SaaS environment.

- Strong experience with RFP processes and technical proposal writing.

- Proven understanding of IT security frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.

- Knowledge of compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with client-facing experience.

- Hands-on experience in vendor management and third-party risk evaluation.

Preferred Skills :

- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or PMP.

- Experience with enterprise software implementations and SaaS platforms.

- Familiarity with GRC tools or vendor risk management systems.

- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why Join Us :

- Opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, security, and client engagement.

- High-impact individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership of client-facing processes.

- Exposure to global clients, modern SaaS ecosystems, and leading compliance frameworks.

- Collaborative work culture that values technical excellence and proactive ownership.