Kering Cybersecurity Project Manager, Greater China

About Kering

Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Drive cybersecurity compliance initiatives across Greater China brands, with Gucci as primary focus, including Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS), Mini Program compliance, AI Security compliance, and cybersecurity regulations, ensuring timely alignment with regulatory requirements and local cybersecurity laws
• Collaborate with local regulators to implement new cybersecurity policies and regulations, ensuring all Greater China brands meet evolving compliance requirements in a timely manner
• Implement and enforce group cybersecurity policies and standards across Greater China brands, adapting global security frameworks to local requirements while maintaining alignment with Kering Group strategy
• Work closely with the CSIRT team to coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts, ensuring timely identification, tracking, and closure of security vulnerabilities
• Support the APAC Cybersecurity Program Manager in executing cybersecurity projects, including compliance assessments, security assessments (vendor security, cloud security, AI security), and penetration testing programs across the region
• Provide regular cybersecurity status reports and updates to stakeholders including brand leadership, headquarters cybersecurity teams, and local management teams on security posture, compliance status, and risk indicators
• Act as the Greater China point of contact for Group Cybersecurity initiatives, collaborating with Gucci and cybersecurity teams to drive and coordinate projects and operations across the region
• Monitor and assess emerging cybersecurity risks and regulatory changes in the Greater China region, providing proactive recommendations to mitigate potential security and compliance risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CISP, CISSP, or CISA preferred
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, security project management, or similar roles within global Fortune 500 organizations or comparable multinational environments
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity compliance projects such as MLPS, security assessments, Mini Program compliance, or regulatory-driven security initiatives in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan
• Strong understanding of China cybersecurity regulatory landscape including MLPS, Data Security Law, PIPL, and industry-specific compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels across brands and functions
• Self-driven with strong risk awareness and ability to proactively identify and address security compliance gaps; experience working in cross-functional teams in a matrix organization highly desirable

Skills

Experience

6+ years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, security project management, or similar roles within global Fortune 500 organizations or comparable high-scale multinational environments; 4+ years of hands-on experience with cybersecurity compliance projects such as MLPS, security assessments, Mini Program compliance, or regulatory-driven security initiatives specifically in Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field; professional certifications such as CISP, CISSP, or CISA are preferred

Workplace

Culture

Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.

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