Description : Location : Gurgaon
Experience : 57 years
Employment Type : Full-time
Function : Information Technology / Risk & Compliance
About the Role :
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager Client Proposals & Risk Assessment to lead and manage client RFP responses, IT policy reviews, and vendor risk assessments for our technology product offering.
This is a senior role that combines technical expertise, proposal management, and client-facing communication skills. The ideal candidate will work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to drive technically sound, compliant, and competitive client proposals.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage end-to-end RFP response processes for prospective clients, ensuring high-quality, technically accurate submissions.
- Conduct detailed IT policy reviews, risk assessments, and security evaluations for client organizations.
- Perform vendor risk assessments and third-party security due diligence.
- Collaborate with internal sales, product, and engineering teams to align proposals with business and technical capabilities.
- Review client IT infrastructure and compliance requirements and provide actionable insights.
- Serve as a technical advisor during client discussions, presentations, and proposal defense meetings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security frameworks, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.56 years of experience in IT management, risk assessment, or compliance, ideally in a B2B SaaS environment.Strong experience with RFP processes and technical proposal writing.Proven understanding of IT security frameworks and risk assessment methodologies.Knowledge of compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with client-facing experience.Hands-on experience in vendor management and third-party risk evaluation.Preferred Skills :
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or PMP.Experience with enterprise software implementations and SaaS platforms.Familiarity with GRC tools or vendor risk management systems.Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.Why Join Us :
Opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, security, and client engagement.High-impact individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership of client-facing processes.Exposure to global clients, modern SaaS ecosystems, and leading compliance frameworks.Collaborative work culture that values technical excellence and proactive ownership.(ref : hirist.tech)