Director of Security Strategy and Innovation

Job Summary:

Publicis Resources, the shared service organization of Publicis Groupe and home to the Global Security Office (GSO), is seeking a visionary Director of Security Strategy and Innovation. This role will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the Groupe's security initiatives, aligning them with business goals and industry trends. The position focuses on developing and managing the strategic security roadmap, phasing in and out security technologies, benchmarking solutions through proof of concepts (POCs), and acting as a key evangelist to promote innovation and alignment across the Groupe.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the creation and execution of Publicis Groupe's strategic security roadmap, in alignment with business needs and emerging trends.
• Oversee the lifecycle of security technologies, ensuring timely upgrades and decommissioning of outdated solutions.
• Identify gaps in the security ecosystem and design phased plans to address them effectively.

Technology Selection & Benchmarking

• Evaluate market trends and industry innovations to identify leading-edge security solutions.
• Manage POCs to validate new technologies, ensuring they meet Publicis Groupe's technical and operational needs.
• Benchmark existing solutions against industry standards to drive continuous improvement.

Evangelism & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor and advocate within Publicis Groupe, promoting the adoption of strategic security initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders across the Group to gather feedback, align strategies, and ensure successful implementation.
• Foster collaboration between the GSO and other entities within Publicis Groupe to advance security innovation.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and lead a team of senior security architects focused on strategic and transformative security initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with operational security teams and other shared service units within Publicis Resources.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including IT, engineering, compliance, and agency-level teams, to integrate security strategies seamlessly.

Trend Analysis & Innovation

• Monitor emerging threats, trends, and technologies to anticipate and address future security challenges.
• Champion a culture of creativity and forward-thinking within the GSO and Publicis Resources.

Qualifications:
Required:

• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with a focus on strategy, architecture, or technology leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of global security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and technologies (e.g., cloud security, IAM, SIEM, endpoint protection).
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing security roadmaps in a multinational organization.
• Expertise in benchmarking and conducting proof of concepts (POCs) for technology evaluation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a large organization.

Preferred:

• Leadership experience in global or shared service environments.
• Familiarity with the dynamics and challenges of a large holding company structure such as Publicis Groupe.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or equivalent.
• Experience with advanced technologies, including AI/ML in security, Zero Trust, and cloud-native architectures.

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to lead transformational security initiatives within a global, dynamic organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.