CISO to MacGregor

MacGregor is a global company that operates in more than 30 countries with 2000 employees. We provide sustainable cargo and load handling with a strong portfolio of products, services and solutions to the offshore and marine industries. Our solutions are found on over half of the world's merchant fleet.

We believe MacGregor is a great place to work and we are looking for innovators with an international mindset to join our team and help us create lifetime value for our customers.

MacGregor - Let's shape the future together

We are looking for an ambitious, driven, and visionary Information Secuirty professional to strengthen our Information Management function. As the Manager, Information Security you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of MacGregor’s information security strategy, governance model, and operational framework. The role ensures that information assets, systems, and data are protected in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk appetite.

The position provides strategic leadership in security governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response, while maintaining oversight of the technical controls and tools necessary to protect the enterprise environment. This includes responsibility for data protection and privacy management.

The role requires close collaboration with the MacGregor Executive Team, IM Management Team, business unit leadership, and external partners.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Security Strategy & Governance
  - Lead the development and execution of the company’s security strategy and governance model. Drive security initiatives, track KPIs, and report on security posture to senior leadership.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  - Ensure compliance with standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27000, NIST, GDPR, NIS2). Manage risk assessments, policies, and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Techincal Oversight
  - Oversee enterprise security architecture and ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements. Manage selection and implementation of security controls and services.
• Operations & Incident Management
  - Supervise monitoring, incident response, and remediation processes. Continuously improve threat detection and response capabilities.
• Data Protection & Privacy
  - Define and lead data protection strategy, ensuring secure handling of personal and sensitive data and conducting privacy impact assessments

Reporting directly to the VP of Information Management, located in Sweden. The position is primarily located in Gothenburg. Alternatively, other MacGregor locations are also an option.

What you'll need to succeed
We expect you to have a strategic mindset and hands-on technical skills. You translate security risks into business impact and actionable plans, and guide the effectiveness of controls and tools through both strategic thinking and technical competence. You have strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Your collaborative attitude, broad IT knowledge, and adaptability make you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organization. This is the perfect opportunity for a thriving and emerging talent looking to grow with the role.

Ideally you have

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Information Technology, Cyber security or equivalent
• Minimun 5 years of experience in information security, risk management and leadership
• Proven track record in developing and executing enterprise-level security strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27000 series, including ISO 27001 certification processes
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (GDPR, NIS 2, Cloud Act).
  Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, COBIT, COSO, ITIL
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Why MacGregor?
Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling.

Values guide our work

Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders

Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences

Safety is essential in everything we do

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information
Wise IT is supporting MacGregor in this important recruitment. If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Christian Nodelijk, IT Recruitment Consultant, christian.nodelijk@wiseit.se 

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through Wise IT recruitment system. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.

If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!

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