Chuck P.

Cybersecurity | Governance, Risk and Compliance Management | Project and Program Management |

Role
Manager, IT Risk - Governance Risk and Compliance at Cintas
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Chuck P.

Senior technology and cybersecurity governance leader with 15+ years of experience helping financial services, manufacturing, and distribution organizations manage IT and operational technology risk without impacting operations. Known for building practical, business-aligned governance programs that strengthen security, resilience, and compliance while enabling growth.Currently leading IT, cybersecurity, and OT governance for a publicly traded manufacturing and distribution organization, partnering with business operations and IT leaders to development and mature risk management for SAP-enabled production and distribution environments. Expertise includes NIST-aligned risk frameworks, policy and standards governance, third-party risk management, audit readiness, and executive-level risk reporting.Brings a collaborative, operations-aware approach shaped by leadership roles in manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare sectors. Trusted advisor to senior leaders, recognized for translating complex cyber and technology risks into clear, actionable decisions that support business outcomes.

Experience

  1. Manager, IT Risk - Governance Risk and Compliance

    Cintas

    Mar 2025 — Present · Mason, OH, US

    Information Security, Governance, and Compliance Leadership • Develops and maintains enterprise IT risk and GRC frameworks aligning with NIST CSF. • Manages policies and procedures enforcing risk management across diverse engineering environments (On-Premises, Hosted, Cloud, SAP, IoT, etc.) • Risk and vulnerability management, control creation, assessment, and monitoring.Regulatory & Standards Compliance • Directs activities focused on NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and SOX requirements. • Monitors legal and regulatory updates and assessed impacts on IT systems and data regulatory compliance.Third-Party Risk Program Management • Policy and program level leadership maturing TPRM program capabilities in alignment with corporate policy and standards. • Assessment and monitoring of third-party vendors with access to internal systems, and regulated data.Training & Awareness • Creation of enterprise and departmental training for IT high-risk roles, designed to improve security and operational capabilities in alignment with industry frameworks. • Fosters a risk-aware culture through cross-functional education and stakeholder engagement.Metrics & Reporting • Develops KPIs and dashboards for IT risk posture, compliance status, and control effectiveness.

Education

  • US Navy

    Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  • Western Governors University

    Bachelor's degree, Science, Business - Information Technology Managementt

  • Western Governors University

    Master's Degree, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

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