Senior General Manager - Cybersecurity

About Abdul Latif Jameel

Abdul Latif Jameel is a diversified conglomerate deeply rooted in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region, known for its extensive networks and long-standing relationships. Originating 75 years ago as a small trading business and Toyota distributor in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, it now boasts the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia and has expanded into various sectors that contribute to the MENAT region's infrastructure.

Role Overview

The Senior General Manager (SGM) of Cybersecurity leads the cybersecurity division across ALJ Motors, driving protection for information assets, digital services, and critical operations. This leadership role is responsible for creating and maintaining the cybersecurity governance framework, orchestrating strategy and roadmaps, managing cyber risks, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and supporting secure business processes and digital transformations. Collaborating closely with Corporate Cybersecurity and other internal teams, the SGM ensures alignment, accountability, and execution of ALJM-specific cybersecurity functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the ALJ Motors Cybersecurity Strategy, governance, policies, standards, and roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead oversight of cybersecurity governance by identifying, assessing, and managing risks, maintaining the Cyber Risk Register, and ensuring risk treatment and assurance activities are effectively executed.
• Advise senior management on cyber risks, investment priorities, regulatory changes, and strategic decisions.
• Manage cybersecurity operations governance including monitoring, incident response, vulnerability and identity management, endpoint protection, and cyber recovery across internal teams and third-party providers.
• Lead cybersecurity incident governance, crisis preparedness, business continuity planning from a cybersecurity perspective, and ongoing resilience enhancement.
• Coordinate ALJM-specific cybersecurity initiatives in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Embed cybersecurity requirements into business processes, projects, digital initiatives, and technology solutions to support secure transformation.
• Promote a cybersecurity-conscious culture through enterprise awareness programs, leadership engagement, communications, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Provide frequent executive reporting on cybersecurity posture, emerging threats, key risks, and strategic plans.
• Foster collaboration with Corporate Cybersecurity, Motors IT, JTECH, business units, regulators, auditors, and external parties.
• Oversee cybersecurity team development, performance management, and vendor relationships to encourage innovation and professionalism.

Performance Metrics

• Completion rate of cybersecurity strategic roadmap initiatives.
• Timely review and update of cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Reduction of overdue cyber risks and approvals of treatment plans.
• Regulatory and audit compliance success rates.
• Year-over-year improvement in cybersecurity maturity scores.
• Mean Time to Detect and Respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Remediation of critical vulnerabilities within SLA.
• Endpoint protection and identity/access management compliance rates.
• Success in cyber recovery testing and cyber crisis exercises.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement levels.
• Security awareness training and phishing simulation results.
• Closure of external audit findings and vendor assessment completion.
• Employee certification and development rates.
• Adherence to budget and resource utilization metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fields; Master's degree (MBA, Cybersecurity, Risk Management) preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity or related disciplines, including a minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles managing governance, cyber risk, compliance, and teams within large or complex organizations.
• Experience with NCA regulations implementations is required.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, and others (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, COBIT, ISO 22301, CCSP) are advantageous.

Competencies

• Reflective learner capable of ongoing personal development.
• Strong collaboration skills to drive teamwork.
• Accountability in managing cybersecurity responsibilities.
• Strategic planning and alignment capabilities.
• Customer-focused mindset.

Additional Information

Abdul Latif Jameel offers opportunities within the MENAT region and globally, fostering a culture based on respect, innovation, pioneering spirit, and empowerment. We prioritize ideas, growth, and success within our team and business partnerships.