Senior Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead

Northern Trust; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 137,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Tempe, AZ is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead to translate strategy into executable roadmaps across Application Security, Data Protection and SaaS Security. You will partner with senior leaders to prioritize investments, govern portfolio delivery, and drive measurable risk reduction across technology and business domains.

The role requires executive presence, strong financial acumen, and experience leading large, enterprise programs with cross-functional teams,

Qualifications

• Experience leading cybersecurity programs spanning SSDLC, SAST, DAST, and data protection.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps and drive execution across large programs.
• Strong collaboration with security, engineering and business stakeholders at senior levels.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Define approach, drive execution, manage risk, and prioritize resources.
• Lead project managers and matrixed staff across enterprise initiatives.
• Oversee portfolio program management and align outcomes with strategic objectives.
• Resolve highly complex problems with advanced critical thinking.
• Communicate program status, risk posture, and strategic recommendations to executives.

Skills

Cybersecurity program leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Executive communication

Financial management

Project and program management

Cloud, CI/CD, DevSecOps

SAST/DAST/SSDLC

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Northern Trust in Tempe, AZ is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Portfolio Lead to translate strategy into executable roadmaps across Application Security, Data Protection and SaaS Security. You will partner with senior leaders to prioritize investments, govern portfolio delivery, and drive measurable risk reduction across technology and business domains.

The role requires executive presence, strong financial acumen, and experience leading large, enterprise programs with cross-functional teams,