Head of Web Protection & Browser Security

McAfee

Newport Beach (CA)

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USD 142,000 - 233,000

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401k Retirement
Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, S
Short Term Disability and Long-Term
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

McAfee seeks a visionary Director of Product Management for Web Protection & Browser Security to lead strategy, roadmap, and execution of the Web Protections portfolio, including Web Advisor and browser-based experiences. You will shape protection across browsers, web platforms, and AI-enabled environments to deliver trusted, seamless user experiences.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate complex security concepts into intuitive customer experiences, and partner with Engineering,

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of product management experience, including leadership responsibility for consumer technology, cybersecurity, SaaS, or browser-based products.
  • Deep understanding of web technologies, browser ecosystems, extension platforms, web protocols, privacy frameworks, and online security trends.
  • Proven success defining product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and execution for large-scale products.
  • Experience translating complex technical capabilities into intuitive customer experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner across Engineering, Design, Research, Data Science, Threat Research, and other teams.
  • Proven people leader with experience building high-performing product teams and driving accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Web Protections Portfolio: set vision, strategy, roadmap, and priorities for Web Advisor and related browser-based protection experiences.
  • Define how the app and browser extensions work together to create a frictionless customer journey across state, signals, data, and UX patterns.
  • Translate web threats into trusted UX by partnering with design, content, research, and engineering.
  • Lead browser and platform strategy across Chromium, WebExtensions APIs, Safari, Firefox architectures and related web protocols.
  • Protect users from emerging AI and agentic risks within the browser ecosystem.
  • Turn R&D into consumer-ready products by translating security research into prioritized roadmaps.
  • Evaluate strategic partnerships with browser vendors and data providers to extend reach and differentiation.
  • Communicate strategy and measurable outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Product management
Cybersecurity
SaaS
Browser-based products
Leadership
AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field

Tools

Web extensions platforms
Chromium/WebExtensions APIs

Job description

McAfee seeks a visionary Director of Product Management for Web Protection & Browser Security to lead strategy, roadmap, and execution of the Web Protections portfolio, including Web Advisor and browser-based experiences. You will shape protection across browsers, web platforms, and AI-enabled environments to deliver trusted, seamless user experiences.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate complex security concepts into intuitive customer experiences, and partner with Engineering,

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