United Air Lines, Inc

Senior Manager - Digital Governance (Remote)

United Air Lines, Inc$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field required
  • 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity, governance, or compliance
  • Experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives
  • Proficiency in designing or operating compliance programs in complex environments
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, PCI-DSS, and SOX
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior leadership
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and execution of compliance initiatives across multiple domains
  • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable governance plans
  • Identify and implement improvements to compliance maturity and risk management
  • Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Technology to execute compliance programs
  • Provide subject matter expertise to support regulatory requirements in business processes
  • Drive design of compliance monitoring and reporting practices
  • Manage a small team, fostering high-quality execution and collaboration

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to enterprise-level compliance challenges
  • Contribution to critical business transformation initiatives
Full Job Description
Description

Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Manager - Digital Governance leads the design and execution of regulatory and compliance enablement capabilities that help United meet evolving cybersecurity, data integrity, fraud prevention, and financial control obligations. This role builds sustainable, automated compliance practices that provide real-time visibility, strengthen control effectiveness, and embed compliance into daily operations across Finance, HR, Loyalty, and Operations. The role partners across Digital Technology and business teams to modernize compliance monitoring, support enterprise transformation programs, and reduce financial, operational, and reputational risk. This leader ensures compliance programs are practical, scalable, and aligned to domestic and international regulatory expectations while improving audit readiness and enterprise assurance.

Regulatory & Compliance Enablement Leadership

  • Own a defined portfolio of regulatory and compliance enablement initiatives across cybersecurity, data integrity, fraud prevention, and financial controls.
  • Translate enterprise priorities and regulatory requirements into actionable roadmaps, governance standards, and implementation plans for assigned programs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve compliance maturity, strengthen control effectiveness, and reduce operational and regulatory risk within the scope of responsibility.


Cross-Functional Program Execution

  • Lead execution of assigned compliance and governance initiatives in partnership with Finance, HR, Loyalty, Operations, and Digital Technology stakeholders.
  • Provide subject matter expertise, practical guidance, and decision support to ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are addressed within transformation programs and business processes.
  • Influence cross-functional teams to resolve issues, align priorities, and deliver sustainable compliance outcomes without direct authority over all participating groups.


Compliance Monitoring, Reporting & Improvement

  • Drive the design and implementation of monitoring, metrics, reporting, and evidence practices that improve visibility into compliance and control performance.
  • Use data and insights to identify gaps, prioritize remediation, and support audit, regulatory, and leadership reporting for assigned areas.
  • Advance process standardization and automation to reduce manual effort and improve consistency, traceability, and assurance.


Team Leadership & Delivery Management

  • Directly manage and develop a small team, setting priorities, providing coaching, and ensuring high-quality execution of assigned deliverables.
  • Balance day-to-day delivery oversight with strategic problem solving to advance program objectives and respond to evolving business and regulatory needs.
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team and across stakeholder groups.


Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree required, with preference for Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related disciplines
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, digital risk, governance, compliance, internal controls, or related disciplines
  • Experienced leading teams or complex cross-functional compliance and transformation initiatives
  • Experience designing or operating compliance programs, internal controls, regulatory frameworks, or audit support processes in complex enterprise environments
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance, internal controls, and continuous assurance practices across cybersecurity, data integrity, fraud prevention, and financial control domains
  • Skill in designing scalable governance frameworks, control standards, and compliance operating models for complex enterprise environments
  • Ability to translate regulatory and contractual requirements into practical business processes, automated monitoring, and measurable performance indicators
  • Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to work across senior leadership, transformation teams, and control stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and drive execution across cross-functional programs
  • Knowledge of regulatory/compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, PCI-DSS, RMF, SOX, DFARS, CMMC
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position


What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field experience
  • CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CIA, CPA, or equivalent controls/compliance certification
  • Proven ability to influence without direct authority
  • Experience supporting SOX, fraud, payments, privacy, identity, or other highly regulated business processes
  • Knowledge of GRC platforms, automated controls monitoring, and evidence management capabilities
  • Experience working with global regulatory, contractual, or partner-driven compliance requirement

    Job Post Expiration: 7/30/2026

About United Air Lines, Inc

United Airlines is a major American airline that operates a large domestic and international route network. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. United Airlines operates a fleet of over 800 aircraft and serves more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.
Learn more about United Air Lines, Inc
Size
87,400 employees
Market Cap
$12.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$7 billion
Founded
1926
5 Year Trend
-7.6%
Revenue
$15.3 billion
NASDAQ

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