Director, Information Security Transformation & Portfolio Management

IDEXX; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader is sought for a pivotal role in a forward-thinking company, overseeing information security portfolio and product management. This position bridges security operations with business value, ensuring the successful implementation of security strategies that directly impact organizational goals. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience in cybersecurity and product management to drive transformative initiatives, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing security capabilities while contributing to the organization's mission of delivering impactful solutions globally.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Incentives and Benefits

Positive Work Culture

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in information security, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience in information security portfolio and product management.

Responsibilities

• Drive security strategy execution and portfolio management.
• Lead product lifecycle from conception to delivery.

Skills

Information Security Management

Product Management

Agile Methodologies

Leadership Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Security Technologies

Product Management Tools

Job description

IDEXX’s information security/cyber security group consists of 30+ talented individuals managing security operations, incident response, government risk & compliance policies, application security, vulnerability management and all-things information security.

We are seeking an innovative and strategic leader to serve as our Director of Information Security Portfolio & Product Management. This senior leadership role will drive security strategy execution, portfolio management, and product development under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The ideal candidate brings both product management expertise and strategic leadership to transform security capabilities into well-defined products while ensuring successful implementation of the organization's security roadmap. This role bridges the gap between security operations and business value, delivering measurable outcomes for the enterprise.

Location: This is an on-site role at our corporate headquarters in Westbrook, Maine.

In this role, you will be responsible for…

Security Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Partner with the CISO to develop and execute the organization's comprehensive cybersecurity strategy
• Direct the end-to-end management of the information security portfolio
• Lead the planning, prioritization, and implementation of enterprise-wide security initiatives
• Ensure strategic alignment between security initiatives and broader business objectives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive InfoSec roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables
• Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and financial management for security programs

Security Product Strategy & Management

• Define and manage the security product portfolio, treating security capabilities as products with clear value propositions
• Develop product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for security offerings across the enterprise
• Establish product requirements through stakeholder engagement and market research
• Balance business needs, technical feasibility, and security requirements when prioritizing features
• Define and track product KPIs to measure success and drive continuous improvement

Product Lifecycle & Transformation Management

• Lead the entire product lifecycle from conception through development, launch, and enhancement
• Drive the transformation of traditional security operations into product-centric delivery models
• Create and maintain product backlogs with well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria
• Implement agile methodologies to improve velocity and quality of security product delivery
• Lead change management initiatives to enhance security awareness and promote product thinking

Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a key representative of the security organization to senior leadership and the board
• Translate technical security concepts into business-relevant value propositions
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, business cases, and status reports
• Build strategic relationships with business units to ensure security products meet their needs
• Represent the security organization in enterprise governance committees

Metrics and Performance Management

• Design comprehensive security performance metrics that demonstrate business value
• Lead the development of dashboards and reporting mechanisms for executive stakeholders
• Conduct regular program reviews to ensure initiatives deliver expected outcomes
• Identify trends and insights to drive continuous improvement
• Develop frameworks to measure and improve security product maturity

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security professionals and product managers
• Cultivate a high-performance culture focused on innovation, excellence, and customer outcomes
• Foster a product-centric culture focused on business value and measurable results
• Establish clear performance expectations and professional development paths
• Drive accountability and recognition within the security organization

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate cross functionally to ensure successful delivery
• Partner with Compliance and Risk teams to ensure products meet regulatory requirements
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that require collaboration across organizational boundaries
• Engage with procurement and vendor management for third-party security solutions
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment with technical standards

What you will need to succeed:

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience in information security portfolio management and/or product management
• Track record of successfully delivering complex security initiatives or products
• Experience with agile methodologies and product lifecycle management
• Background in cybersecurity operations, architecture, or related fields
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with ability to influence without direct authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly with executive audiences
• Strategic thinking with ability to connect security initiatives to business outcomes
• Financial acumen for budget management and investment prioritization
• Product management expertise including roadmapping, backlog management, and user story development
• Understanding of security technologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field, Master's degree preferred
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) a plus
• Product management certifications a plus

Why IDEXX?
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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