Global Security & Privacy Manager

About Fuel50 

Fuel50 revolutionizes talent management by focusing on skills intelligence, employee growth, and workforce agility. Our award-winning platform empowers organizations worldwide to help their people thrive while driving meaningful business outcomes. 

The role:

Fuel50 is looking for a senior Global Security and Privacy Manager to lead our global security strategy and ensure our continued compliance with industry standards. You will own our security assurance programs (e.g., SOC2), oversee application security, manage vendor relationships, and embed a culture of security across the organization. 

As a senior member of the team, you will work autonomously to define and lead our global security and privacy strategy, ensuring that our processes, systems, and people uphold the highest levels of trust and compliance.

This is a diverse role which encompasses a wide range of tasks, from advising leadership to running training programs and supporting sales with due diligence, this role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

This role is critical to ensuring Fuel50 remains a trusted partner for enterprise clients, maintaining the highest standards of security, privacy, and compliance as we scale globally. It offers the opportunity to take full ownership of Fuel50’s global security and privacy efforts, working autonomously to shape a best-in-class program. You’ll have access to resources for professional development, including formal training and certifications, and the chance to make a measurable impact on our company and clients.

You will join a friendly and committed team, who will support you as a person, and your career development. You will have the opportunity to attend formal training courses as well as having time for self-directed learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
• Own and evolve Fuel50’s global security and privacy program, aligning it with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Develop and implement a long-term roadmap for security and privacy initiatives.
• Act as the primary advisor to leadership on security risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance readiness.
• Operational Oversight:
• Lead the annual SOC2 certification process, ensuring seamless audits and compliance.
• Oversee security vendor management, including contract reviews, due diligence, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and enforce internal security policies and procedures, embedding security into day-to-day operations.
• Collaboration and Enablement:
• Support the sales team by managing security and compliance queries during due diligence phases.
• Partner with engineering to ensure secure application development practices.
• Drive organization-wide security training and awareness programs to foster a security-first culture.
• Incident Management:
• Establish and oversee incident response protocols, ensuring swift resolution of security incidents.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to potential security threats across systems and data.

Some of the things we are looking for:

• Proven Expertise: 8+ years in information security, privacy, or compliance roles, with demonstrated experience leading security assurance programs (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001).
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of application security, cloud security (AWS preferred), and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Leadership Skills: Experience driving organization-wide security initiatives, collaborating across functions, and presenting to senior leadership or clients.
• Problem Solver: A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex security challenges.
• Effective Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Growth-Oriented: Passionate about learning, staying updated on the latest security trends, and sharing knowledge across the organization.

All Fuellies are a core part of growing our culture and making Fuel50 an inspirational and amazing place to work. Some additional benefits are:

• Day off on your birthday, your Fuel50 anniversary and a company wide celebration day.
• A "Refuel Day" once a quarter to relax and refuel.
• Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOP).
• Remote working and flexible working times - we're very supportive of school commitments, traveling in off-peak hours, looking after family and attending to life's events.
• Investing in you with career and development planning, using our very own Fuel50 software and online Fuellie University.
• Comprehensive fully subsidised Health Insurance with Southern Cross.

What is it like to be a Fuellie?

We know that having the right people with the right attitude and behaviour is a big part of what makes us successful.

Living our values is an important part of being successful in this role.

• We have a culture around continuous and respectful feedback and recognition - be part of a team working towards a common goal and helping each other every step of the way.
• We have #SuperheroAwards at quarterly planning meetings and spontaneous recognition and shout-outs across the business.
• We'll have your back when you need help - your colleagues want to see you succeed and work hard to help you do so.
• We work hard and deliver amazing results to our clients - when you see our amazing feedback, you'll be proud to be a Fuellie.
  

Application Process

If this sounds like you, then please apply. If you’re not sure you're ready or perhaps you don't meet all requirements yet, please apply anyway. We'll review every application that we get.

This role is based in New Zealand, candidates must hold the relevant right to work in NZ i.e. Citizenship or a work visa at the time of application.