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The Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance will lead the company's compliance and risk programs while collaborating with business leaders to ensure regulatory adherence and data protection.

Responsibilities: Oversee compliance initiatives, manage risk assessments, lead a high-performing team, and maintain data protection policies while driving remediation efforts across the organization.

Skills: Extensive experience in information technology and security, strong leadership ability, and expertise in data protection compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).

Qualifications: A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years with an advanced degree; applicable industry certifications (CISSP, CRISC, etc.) are preferred.

Location: This is a remote position, but applicants near the Westlake/Dallas, TX office may work on-site Tuesday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays.

Compensation: $124600 - $173000 / Annually

Job Description:

The Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance is responsible for leading and scaling the company’s compliance, risk, and data protection programs. This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and cross-functional leadership to ensure the business meets evolving regulatory, industry, and contractual obligations. The Director partners with business and technology leaders to design practical, risk-based solutions that protect company and customer data while enabling business growth.

Who you’re committed to being:

• You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things.
• You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns.
• When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive.
• You are a team member first and individual contributor second. You are aware that high-performing teams are only as strong as their weakest link.
• You believe in continuous improvement and request frequent feedback from others.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team accountable for governance, risk, compliance, and privacy initiatives ensuring programs are aligned with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the enterprise risk register, KRIs, control testing, vendor risk, and business continuity/incident response to reduce the likelihood and impact of security, availability, and compliance events.
• Own the audit strategy and certification delivery for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related frameworks, ensuring continuous readiness and avoiding costly delays.
• Partner with cross-functional business leaders to influence and drive timely remediation, provide escalation paths (e.g., security and privacy committee), and ensure decision-making on critical compliance and risk issues.
• Establish and maintain practical data protection policies and standards that strengthen compliance, build customer trust, and support business growth.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Security consulting experience preferred
• Experience working in a complex, global or regulated environment

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in information technology and security with BS or MS in related industry/field or equivalent experience (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems)
• Applicable industry certifications (CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, etc.)
• Expertise in data protection compliance programs (SOC 2, ISO27001, PCI, NIST800-53, NIST CSF, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence across business and technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in building and maturing compliance or risk management programs.
• Requires a minimum of 10+ years of related or equivalent experience; or 7+ years and an advanced degree.
• This is a remote role; however, applicants located within 45 miles of our Westlake/Dallas, TX office should expect to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This approach enables more effective collaboration, quicker decision-making, and a stronger culture, while still providing flexibility.

Why you’ll love working here:

• We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location
• We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars
• We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging
• We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration
• We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement
• We’ve got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

About us:

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today’s tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

Physical Requirements:

This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work.

EEOC Statement & Accommodations Statement:

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

If you need an accommodation to apply, interview, or perform essential job functions, please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our DEIB Report.

Pay Transparency:

The annual US base salary range for this role is $124,600 - $173,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Additional benefits and bonuses may apply.

Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

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