Head of Security Centre

Geotab; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Home office reimbursement

Baby bonus & parental leave top up

Online learning opportunities

EV purchase incentive program

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Job summary

Geotab is seeking a Head of Security Centre in Detroit to own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for theft-prevention and asset security. You will work across Asset Tracking, Lost Mode, and platform teams to drive a data-driven, end-to-end domain strategy with a hands-on leadership style.

Expect cross-functional collaboration, customer empathy, and a focus on business outcomes. You will lead with a Geotab First mindset, build strategic partnerships, and influence budgeting and

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of related experience.
• 7+ years in product management or related customer-facing product role, ideally in telematics, vehicle security, or IoT.
• 3+ years owning a product line or business outcome end-to-end, including building and validating business cases.
• 5–8 years of leadership experience, including 2+ years overseeing customer-facing outcomes and cross-functional coordination.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Domain knowledge of vehicle security and anti-theft with P&L literacy.
• AI nativity to redesign domain workflows and a self-starter mindset to own a single-person domain hands-on and travel ~10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Security Centre and translate it into a validated business case.
• Collaborate with Asset Tracking, Lost Mode, security operations, Shared Mobility, Embedded Engineering, and Platform teams.
• Drive end-to-end product discovery, requirements, prioritization, and delivery; leverage AI tools to extend reach.
• Present data-driven growth recommendations and annual budget inputs to department leadership.
• Maintain direct customer feedback loops with fleet customers, sales, and support to refine features.
• Define and track core metrics like adoption, retention, time-to-value, NPS, and domain revenue.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/ML awareness

P&L literacy

Telematics/IoT domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Who we are: Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities. Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out ourblogand follow us @InsideGeotab onInstagram. Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results ! Geotab is seeking a Head of Security Centre who will own Geotab's vehicle and asset security outcome end to end — theft prevention (Starter Inhibit, immobilization and relay-kit solutions), stolen-asset tracking, and recovery — with successful recovery rate as the domain's primary KPA . If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you !

What you'll do:

As a Head of Security Centre, your key area of responsibility will be owning the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Security Centre, operating as a hands-on product owner and business owner to translate strategic direction into a validated business case and roadmap . You will need to work closely with Asset Tracking, Lost Mode and security operations centre integrations, Shared Mobility, Embedded Engineering, and Platform domains .

To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter energized by owning a domain single-handedly, with a Geotab First mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to build effective cross-functional partnerships . In addition, the successful candidate will have deep customer empathy, commercial instinct with P&L literacy, and AI nativity to redesign workflows and compress effort

How you'll make an impact:

• Own the overarching product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Security Centre while taking full accountability for key business outcomes like vehicle recovery rates .
• Personally drive end-to-end product discovery, requirements, prioritization, and delivery while leveraging AI tools to optimize single-person domain reach .
• Validate new business cases by sizing the market, mapping key competitors, and testing willingness to pay across target markets before scaling .
• Manage and maintain existing theft-prevention offerings—including Starter Inhibit, immobilization, and relay-kit solutions to ensure continuous product health and ownership .
• Establish direct feedback loops with external fleet customers, sales, and support teams to identify gaps and continuously refine product features .
• Define and track core customer experience and business performance metrics, including adoption, retention, time-to-value, NPS, and overall domain revenue .
• Collaborate with platform, segment, and solution domain leads—such as Asset Tracking and Shared Mobility—to deliver a seamless theft-prevention-to-recovery user journey .
• Present data-driven growth recommendations, commercial investment cases, and annual budget input directly to department board leadership .
• Advocate for a "Geotab First" collaborative mindset by building strong cross-functional partnerships and prioritizing company-wide goals over domain silos

What you'll bring to this role:

• 10 - 12 years of required previous experience in related fields .
• 7+ years of experience in product management, product engineering, or a related customer-facing product role, ideally in telematics, vehicle security, or IoT .
• 3+ years owning a product line or business outcome end to end, including building and validating business cases .
• 5 - 8 years of required leadership experience, including 2+ years in a role with accountability for customer-facing outcomes and cross-functional coordination (demonstrated ability to lead through influence across multiple teams and domains) .
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience) .
• Domain knowledge of vehicle security and anti-theft (immobilization, starter inhibit, keyless access, jamming/spoofing) with deep customer empathy and P&L literacy .
• AI Nativity to redesign domain workflows around AI, a self-starter mindset to own a single-person domain hands-on, and the ability to travel routinely (approx. 10–15%) .

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees. Why job seekers choose Geotab:

• Flex working arrangements
• Home office reimbursement program
• Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
• Online learning and networking opportunities
• Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
• Competitive medical and dental benefits
• Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees onlyHow we work: At Geotab, we have adopted aflexible hybridworking model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology! Geotab verifies candidates' eligibility to work in the United States through E-Verify, an internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services. Other employment statements:

Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at [e-mail]. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at [e-mail]. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.