Description
The opportunity
Polestar is accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility through electric performance. As we continue to grow as a global, U.S.-listed organisation, we are strengthening our enterprise information security capabilities and are now looking for a Head of Information Security to lead our Security Governance & Assurance function at our headquarters in Gothenburg.
As Head of Information Security, you will lead Polestar's Security Governance & Assurance function with enterprise-wide responsibility for our information security program. This senior leadership role sits within the Security organisation and is accountable for governing Polestar's information security management system, security policy framework, and compliance with global regulations and standards.
You will oversee information security risk management, third-party security, and assurance testing to ensure effective control validation and risk mitigation across the company. Working cross-functionally, you will help embed security into business operations while representing Polestar in audits, regulatory engagements, and internal governance forums.
This is a people manager role with responsibility for leading and developing officers and specialists within the function. This position is located at our HQ in Gothenburg, Sweden.
We understand that work-life balance isn't easy and welcome our employees to work flexible hours and from home a couple of days per week if needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve Polestar's Security Governance & Assurance function, ensuring a structured, effective, and compliant information security program across the enterprise.
- Govern enterprise-wide information security risk management and integrate it with relevant assurance and risk management processes.
- Oversee third-party security governance, including supplier security assessments and contractual requirements.
- Direct the security assurance and testing program, including vulnerability management and penetration testing.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and frameworks.
- Define, track, and report metrics for security governance and assurance.
- Represent the function in audits, regulatory engagements, and internal governance forums.
- Collaborate closely with Cybersecurity, Product Cybersecurity, Digital, R&D, Legal, and other stakeholders.
- Directly manage and develop lead and specialist roles within the function.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance.
- Minimum 5 years of people management experience leading senior specialists and lead-level roles.
- Deep knowledge of relevant information security frameworks and regulations.
- Proven experience in information security governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- A degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant certifications such as CISM or CISSP are highly valued.
Benefits
At Polestar, you will be part of a cross-functional and international team, with English as a natural language for written and spoken communication. You thrive by working in a fast-paced environment.