Senior Product Manager

3 weeks ago


Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Smiths Detection Full time

Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Head of Product Cyber Security to join our team. This role is pivotal in developing, sustaining, and enhancing our cyber security architecture across all products and digital applications.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security roadmap, leading cross-cultural teams, and ensuring the protection of our software products from potential threats while effectively managing various stakeholders.
The role also requires engagement with third party providers of cyber security, software, and hardware to develop a complete solution that complements the Smiths Detection product range to develop customer confidence and expands the market share for Smiths Detection.
Our Centre of Excellence is based in Hemel Hempstead, this is a hybrid role and the expectations are to be site based a minimum of 2 days a week.
Successful candidate will have a background in IoT or Operational Technology (OT) companies, ensuring the protection of our software products from potential threats while effectively managing various stakeholders.
You will also have a demonstrable background of enhancing Software Product Security (Secure Software Development), DevSecOps, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management.
Lead the assessment and enhancement of security measures for all software products developed for our hardware.
Conduct in-depth security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
Drive the development of secure coding practices and guidelines.
Cyber Security Leadership:
Provide strategic vision and technical leadership for product cyber security initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate with senior management to establish product cyber security goals, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
Matrix management of a diverse team of product cyber security professionals across different geographical locations.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and excellence.
Develop training programs and mentorship opportunities to nurture talent within the team.
Capability Development:
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in platform and applications software development processes, methodologies, and tools.
Cyber Security Roadmap:
Develop and maintain a comprehensive product cyber security roadmap, outlining short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including executives, product development teams, and customers, to ensure alignment on cyber security objectives.
Effectively communicate product cyber security risks and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
Identify and assess product cyber security risks associated with software products and hardware.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Lead the investigation and resolution of cyber security incidents and breaches.
Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and market trends to drive continuous enhancement of platform and applications software development capabilities.
Significant experience in cyber security leadership roles, particularly in product security within IoT or Operational Technology (OT) companies.

Proficient in DevSecOps, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability management.

Regulatory Knowledge:
~ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Diversity & Inclusion
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ( LinkedIn.



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