Director, Information Security Transformation & Po Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Director, Information Security Transformation & Po at IDEXX Distributions, Inc. in Westbrook, Maine, United States 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… For full info follow application link. IDEXX is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled Veteran employer