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About the Role

NielsenIQ is recruiting a Senior Director of Product Security to further bolster and mature its product security programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and driving the rollout of maturing security capabilities and practises across all geographies and business units. This role will ensure that the highest standards of security are integrated into all product engineering processes, from inception to deployment and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the implementation of the strategy in line with the Product Security Mission & Vision.
Manage a large team of product security engineers across multiple workstreams, following agile/lean processes.
Collaborate with Cybersecurity leadership team to support delivery of its strategic initiatives.
Work with and influence product and engineering leaders to ensure that products are secure on delivery and implement provided security capabilities.
Proactively manage the delivery of enhancements to Product Security services / capabilities.
Report on security key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements across engineering teams’ security posture.
Educate peers and be an advocate for a Secure-by-Design product engineering culture.

Requirements

Experience moving security function from a gatekeeper to a business enabler capacity.
Proven track record with leading security initiatives from concept to production.
Experience leading product/application security team.
Working experience in application security in either a “builder”, “defender” or “breaker” capacity.
Working experience of modern DevSecOps tools and processes.
Self-starter, technology and security hobbyist, enthusiast.
Lifelong learner with endless curiosity.
Leadership style that blends constructive change with collaboration.
Ability to combine ideas/concepts into value-add propositions.
Ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable guidance for any audience.
Ability to think like a hacker.
Demonstrated engagement in security conferences, training, learning, associations is highly desired and fully supported.

Experience Level

Senior Director

Salary/Compensations

GBP 99700 - GBP 160000 - yearly

Benefits

Flexible working environment
Peer-to-peer recognition platforms
Wellness plans
Financial wellness tools
Career development opportunities
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About the Company

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth.
In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach.
With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™.
NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

Equal Opportunity

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve.
We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.
All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.