Cybersecurity Engineer

Northwestern Mutual is a renowned leader in the financial services industry, committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through personalized planning and innovative solutions. The role of a Cybersecurity Engineer Product Owner involves defining and delivering cybersecurity product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of secure solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Support Cybersecurity strategy implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance divisional value and security posture
• Collaborate across teams to effectively integrate cybersecurity strategies and solutions
• Establish and maintain reporting mechanisms for leadership to monitor operational KPIs and progress toward goals
• Manage planning artifacts, including annual OKRs and high-level roadmaps, with quarterly reviews
• Oversee strategy maps, key priorities, and business case submissions spanning 1/3/5-year horizons
• Conduct quarterly Program Increment (PI) planning reviews to ensure work remains aligned with commitments
• Align cybersecurity business operations with departmental strategy, mission, and goals
• Identify and address gaps within the operating model to optimize effectiveness
• Collaborate with finance teams on planning and budgeting processes to ensure resource alignment
• Ensure divisional plans and budgets support organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
• Prepare agendas for cybersecurity leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Participate in leadership meetings to resolve barriers and develop actionable plans
• Facilitate cross-functional initiatives and ensure effective information flow among stakeholders
• Coordinate stakeholder information requests and prepare comprehensive reports and presentations
• Support the VP of Cybersecurity in strategic planning, roadmap development, and operational planning
• Impact the implementation of strategic initiatives to achieve divisional objectives
• Stay informed on audits and assessments requiring cybersecurity support
• Integrate audit findings into division strategies and roadmaps
• Ensure prioritized work aligns with division goals and compliance requirements
• Monitor and respond to changes impacting division priorities and commitments

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in leadership roles within cybersecurity, product management, or related fields
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate across organizational boundaries effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable business plans
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality handling sensitive information
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple demands and priorities
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis capabilities
• Learning agility and the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing environments