Senior/Group Manager- Strategic Security Programs (APAC & Japan)

Skip to content IBM < Back to search results Senior/Group Manager- Strategic Security Programs (APAC & Japan) Gurgaon, Haryana, India Professional Email X LinkedIn Apply now Introduction We are seeking a seasoned leader to serve as Senior/Group Manager for Strategic Programs in IBM’s Security team for APAC & Japan. This highly visible, individual contributor role based in Gurugram, India reports directly to Director Security (APAC & Japan). You will be a part of an 86-full time employees team spread across 16 countries in APAC & Japan. The role will drive strategic alignment, orchestrate cross‑functional programs, and ensure operating rhythm and execution excellence for the broader APAC-J Security team.   As a trusted advisor and execution partner to senior leadership, the role will shape governance, organizational effectiveness, and stakeholder collaboration across functions within APAC & Japan. You will bring structure to ambiguity by turning broad goals into concrete initiatives, support executive decision-making with clear analysis and narrative, and ensure that strategic initiatives are appropriately resourced, tracked, and delivered with measurable impact. Your role and responsibilities Key responsibilities Strategy & Planning ●     Lead mid to long term strategic planning for the function, translating vision into clear roadmaps, OKRs, and measurable outcomes. ●       Act as a thought partner to the Director Security (APAC & Japan), providing structured analyses, decision support, and synthesised insights on key business topics. ●       Run the business cadence: quarterly business reviews, leadership meetings, strategy offsites, and governance forums, including content, pre‑reads, and follow‑through. ●       Lead or oversee preparation for board updates, executive forums, and cross‑functional working groups, ensuring clear narrative, metrics, and alignment. ●     Coordinate annual budget and headcount planning in partnership with Finance and HR; monitor spend, capacity, and ROI on strategic initiatives.  Program Management & Execution ●       Own end‑to‑end strategic program management for high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives, from problem definition to benefits realisation. ●       Track progress on strategic priorities, identify risks and inter‑dependencies, and drive timely issue resolution and course correction.           Operational and Organisational Efficiency ●     Review, design, and improve organisational structures, processes, and operating models to enhance efficiency and collaboration. ●     Drive “grey space” work: clarify ownership, close gaps between teams, and create structure where none exists across ambiguous problem areas. ●     Build strong stakeholder relationships across functions and geographies, acting as a central liaison for the leadership team. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise •          10–15 years of total experience in strategy, program management, consulting, or business operations, with significant exposure to senior leadership.             •          Demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross‑functional programs with material business impact.             •          Prior experience in Strategic Programs, PMO, or Strategy & Operations role is strongly preferred.             •          Graduate/Post-graduate qualification in business, program management, or a related field is preferred. Prior experience in Security is not mandatory. Preferred technical and professional experience Key skills and competencies             •          Strong strategic thinking and structured problem‑solving; ability to...