Head of Product Management & Development

HSBC Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Head of Network Observability & Analysis to enhance cyber visibility of their network infrastructure. This role requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to develop strategies that ensure comprehensive network observability solutions. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, and the ability to manage a team effectively. The position is based in Birmingham, with Sheffield also considered for location.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly regulated, multi-national environment.
• Deep SME knowledge of network security capabilities.
• Strong commercial background in cybersecurity offerings.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver vision, strategy, and roadmap of the Capability.
• Monitor and communicate progress of capability performance through KPIs.
• Lead vendor relationships with owned technologies.

Skills

Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks

Cloud technologies

Network security

Strong leadership skills

Communication skills

Tools

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Role Overview

The Head of Network Observability & Analysis is responsible for developing and leading strategies to enhance cyber visibility and monitoring of HSBC’s network infrastructure. The role ensures the implementation and management of comprehensive network observability solutions that underpin a number of key cybersecurity controls moving forward. The role will involve significant collaboration throughout HSBC. This position requires strong technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership and communication skills to ensure success.

Responsibilities

• Define & deliver vision, strategy & roadmap of the Capability.
• Priorise teams’ backlogs based on objectives & value released to identify what teams work on next.
• Lead definition of scope and prioritisation of user stories to be developed in teams, including acceptance criteria/definition of done.
• Lead vendor relationships with owned technologies.
• Interact with stakeholders across the organisation to understand their security needs and expectations.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies and practices which may impact the control environment.
• Monitor & communicate progress of capability performance through agreed KPIs and metrics.
• Run a Pod per L2 capability with Architecture, Engineering, Service Delivery, Control Owner, Program Manager and Product Management.

Qualifications

• Understanding and knowledge of common industry cyber security frameworks, standards, and methodologies, including OWASP, ISO2700x series, PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR, Global data security and privacy acts, FFIEC guidelines, CIS and NIST standards.
• Experience working within Cloud, SaaS and emerging cloud use‑cases for web/mobile and enterprise companies.
• Specific background knowledge of cloud technologies including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platforms and Microsoft Azure.
• Strong commercial background and knowledge of cybersecurity offerings with a deep understanding in networking concepts.
• Experienced in owning a capability, technology, or platform together with the responsibilities associated with running a team of up to 20 individuals.
• Background in information systems, technology, architecture, design, and service delivery of defence‑in‑depth capabilities.
• Experience working in a highly regulated, large multi‑national environment.
• Deep SME knowledge of network security, including capabilities aligned typically to firewalls and other networking technologies that control traffic flow by policy.

Location

This role is based in Birmingham; Sheffield can also be considered.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and offer an interview to people with disabilities, long‑term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our recruitment helpdesk.