Security & Networks Portfolio Director
The Security & Networks Portfolio Director is responsible for defining and evolving Node4's Security & Networks portfolio, ensuring it is outcome-led, commercially successful, and aligned to customer and market needs. The role owns the strategic intent of the portfolio, working in partnership with aligned Practice leadership, Product & Portfolio Operations, GTM, Commercial and Architecture teams. Portfolio Scope & Ownership SOC Threat Detection MXDR Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Incident Response SD-WAN SASE Connectivity Services Network Support Services Key Responsibilities Portfolio Strategy & Direction Set the overall direction and define the vision, positioning and roadmap. Translate customer needs and market trends into clear priorities. Ensure alignment with Node4's wider strategy. Make decisions on where to invest, evolve or retire offerings. Customer Journeys & Offering Design Structure the portfolio around outcomes, not products. Define end-to-end customer journeys and how offerings combine. Ensure offerings are clearly structured, positioned and easy to understand. Define entry points such as assessments, pilots, packaged offers. Work with Product & Portfolio Operations on detailed productisation and SKU design. Commercial Performance & Growth Drive sustainable revenue growth across the portfolio. Shape pricing, packaging and commercial models in partnership with Practice and GTM teams. Improve portfolio-level margin and economic sustainability. Support key opportunities and ensure offerings are usable in real customer deals. Drive simplification and focus across the portfolio. Innovation, AI & Portfolio Evolution Ensure the portfolio stays relevant as technology and customer demand evolves. Identify and embed AI capabilities across the portfolio. Support development of new services and MVPs. Align with strategic partners such as Microsoft on direction and opportunities. Guide evolution of offerings in line with market change. Adoption, Value & Lifecycle Deliver ongoing value beyond the initial sale. Define how services are adopted, expanded and retained. Make portfolio lifecycle decisions based on performance and adoption. Work with Practice and Services teams to ensure value is delivered in-life. Improve customer lifetime value through portfolio design. Architecture & Standards Build the portfolio on consistent, scalable and supportable architectural principles. Define high-level architectural direction and standards for the domain. Lead and guide architects to support portfolio objectives. Ensure offerings align to agreed reference architectures. Use architectural input to inform portfolio decisions and avoid one‐off designs. Collaboration & Alignment Work with other Portfolio Directors to create joined‐up solutions. Contribute to cross‐domain customer journeys. Provide clear input into Sales Enablement and GTM teams. Align with architecture and delivery teams to ensure offerings are viable and scalable. Leadership Responsibilities Act as the strategic owner of the Security & Networks portfolio and lead its evolution. Provide direction to Product Managers, Architects and R&D teams. Represent the portfolio in leadership and governance forums. Ensure the portfolio operates as a coherent, outcome‐led system, not a collection of services. Lead and direct architectural capability within the domain. Qualifications Proven experience defining and leading strategy for complex Security and/or Network services portfolios in a managed services, technology or cloud environment. Strong commercial acumen, balancing customer outcomes, revenue growth, profitability and long‐term investment. Deep understanding of enterprise Security and Network technologies, market trends and customer challenges. Experience developing portfolio roadmaps, prioritising investment and making evidence‐based lifecycle decisions. Ability to shape customer‐centric propositions and end‐to‐end service journeys that solve real business problems. Strong strategic thinking and ability to identify emerging market opportunities, including AI and automation impacts. Experience working closely with technical, commercial, architecture and go‐to‐market teams to bring new services from concept through to launch and adoption. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with credibility to engage senior leaders, partners and customers. Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear commercial value propositions and strategic direction. Experience leading cross‐functional teams and providing strategic direction to Product Managers, Architects and specialist technical teams. Data‐driven decision making using market insight, customer feedback and commercial performance to evolve the portfolio. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and delivering measurable customer outcomes. Benefits Hybrid working. Private Medical Insurance. Company‐paid health cash plan. Employee Assistance Program. 25 days holiday plus birthday off. Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days). Company pension scheme. Life assurance x4. Diverse workforce. Employee investment with Node4 Training Academy. Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal. Discounted gym membership. Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas. Company social events. Hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets and fruit. #J-18808-Ljbffr