Ruth O.

Risk and Compliance Manager @Pacific Gas and Electric Company

US

Professional ExperienceRisk and Compliance ManagerGoogle • Vendor Risk Management: • Conducted thorough audits of Vendor Security Assessments (VSAs), initiated due diligence for expiring VSAs, and reviewed existing assessments to ensure compliance with organizational standards. • Developed and maintained comprehensive Budget Impact Assessments (BIA) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) to ensure operational resilience. • Designed and implemented Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), aligning with organizational risk strategies. • Security and Risk Analysis: • Collaborated with internal teams to determine supplier budgets for penetration testing (Pentest) and reviewed findings from Pentest reports. • Validated evidence for critical and medium-risk findings and worked closely with Points of Contact (POCs) to remediate identified gaps. • Stakeholder Engagement and Training: • Created monthly newsletters for the Vendor Management Office (VMO) team, driving awareness and engagement. • Trained new employees and interns on compliance processes, risk management frameworks, and tools. • Project Management and Escalation: • Managed access requests, ensuring appropriate approvals and compliance with access policies. • Escalated high-priority tickets for expedited resolution and maintained SLA compliance. • Leadership Communication: • Designed and delivered professional presentation decks for Leadership Team (LT) meetings, translating complex data into actionable insights.