Product Line Manager

Title: Product Line Manager

Location: PARIS, France

Lead a strategic, global team driving innovative microsegmentation and Zero Trust solutions. Manage €7M+ budgets, shape security roadmaps, and collaborate with top-tier vendors and stakeholders. Drive cyber resilience and transformation in a dynamic, international environment. About the job As a Product Line Manager, your main objective are : Product delivery

• Own the global Application Microsegmentation product and service offering based on Illumio technology
• Ensure services are delivered to AXA entities in line with agreed quality and service commitments.
• Drive adoption of microsegmentation and Zero Trust controls across entities, datacenters and managed public cloud.
• Work with Entity Security and IT teams to prioritize onboarding and maximize cyber-risk reduction.
• Coordinate with Security Operations, Technology Office, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cloud and integration teams.
• Ensure operational readiness, service continuity, policy quality, incident support and continuous improvement.
• Use AI to get automatised tasks, improve the UX, improve the security
• Ensure Agility is embedded by default in the creation of this product Roadmap
• Create, own and maintain the tactical product roadmap in alignment with governance decisions.
• Set up, lead product dialog with entities to get inputs for product roadmap
• Align the roadmap with strategic architecture, Mythos priorities and the wave-based deployment plan.
• Prioritize critical applications, risky protocols, environment segregation, shared services and technical-debt assets.
• Manage product evolution jointly with Illumio, CTO and entities.
• Communicate roadmap, priorities, value and dependencies to entities and senior stakeholders. Budget Management
• Manage, communicate and optimize an annual product budget of approximately €7M.
• Prepare yearly forecasts, investment plans and project cost estimates aligned with the roadmap.
• Control TCO, licenses, professional services, managed services and internal delivery costs.
• Maintain the entity charging model and transparent financial reporting.
• Work with Group Procurement and Finance to optimize contracts and various costs Program delivery
• Accountable of program delivery related to the roadmap and act as primary product sponsor.
• Oversee discovery, pilots, rollout waves and transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Manage scope, benefits, risks, dependencies, milestones, quality and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure each wave covers analysis, policy enforcement, fine-tuning and operational handover.
• Provide clear reporting and escalations to product and program governance bodies. Transformation project
• Represent SECOPS Product & Services in the different governances (GIB, GARB, GPC, PRC,…)
• Drive the move from fragmented controls toward a consistent, application-centric operating model.
• Lead change management with entities, application owners and operations teams. Main missions Your responsibilities include: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of our cybersecurity product, ensuring it evolves to meet emerging threats and business needs. Drive adoption of innovative security controls that minimize risks and contain breaches across diverse environments. Build and nurture a high-performing, collaborative team, inspiring excellence and fostering a culture of innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders worldwide, translating complex technical strategies into clear, actionable plans. Influence the future of cybersecurity by integrating automation, streamlining operations, and championing best practices. Manage multi-million-euro budgets, making data-driven decisions that maximize value and impact. Expected skills & experience We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills: Experience
• At least 10 years of experience in IT, including significant Information Security experience.
• Proven experience managing security products, platforms or global technology services.
• Experience leading international teams and managing multi-million-euro budgets.
• Experience with Zero Trust, network security, segmentation, datacenter or hybrid-cloud transformation.
• Exposure to Illumio or an equivalent microsegmentation technology is highly desirable.
• Post-graduate degree in IT, Cyber Security, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a closely related subject. Technical skills A proven track record leading security products or platforms within complex, global organizations. Deep expertise in microsegmentation, network security, or Zero Trust architectures. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and grow diverse teams. Strategic mindset with the agility to adapt to a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior executives and technical teams alike. Hands-on experience with Illumio or similar microsegmentation technologies. A passion for innovation and a proactive approach to solving complex security challenges. Demonstrated success managing large budgets and cross-functional teams across geographies. Ability to translate technical concepts into strategic business outcomes. Soft skills / transversal skills
• Ability to operate effectively in an international matrix organization.
• Credibility at senior-management, CIO, CISO and CTO level.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to translate cyber risk and technical complexity into business decisions.
• Strong financial, commercial and supplier-management discipline.
• Analytical rigor, attention to detail and a delivery-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative, pragmatic and accountable leadership style.
• Fluent English; French or Spanish is an advantage.

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued. About the entity AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution. We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary. At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action: State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities About AXA As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.