About Node4
We are a united force driven by a single ambition; to deliver faster transformation, lower cost, and truly differentiated outcomes – we do this by bringing together our AI Augmented MSP platform, hybrid sovereign cloud solutions, deep Microsoft expertise and the Node4 People.
About the Role
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 and other teams.
Portfolio Scope & Ownership
This role is accountable for the definition, direction and governance of the Security & Networks elements of the Node4 portfolio, including services such as SOC, Threat Detection, MXDR, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, SD‑WAN, SASE, Connectivity and Network Support Services.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Strategy & Direction
- Define the portfolio 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
- 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 and 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
- Identify and embed AI capabilities across the portfolio.
- Support development of new services and MVPs.
- Align with strategic partners on direction and opportunities.
- Guide evolution of offerings in line with market change.
Adoption, Value & Lifecycle
- 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
- Define high‑level architectural direction and standards for the domain.
- Lead and guide architects to ensure designs support portfolio objectives.
- Ensure offerings align to agreed reference architectures and avoid one‑off solutions.
- Use architectural input to inform portfolio decisions.
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.
- Provide direction to Product Managers, Architects and R&D teams.
- Work in close partnership with aligned Practice Leaders.
- Represent the portfolio in leadership and governance forums.
- Ensure the portfolio operates as a coherent, outcome‑led system.
- Lead and direct architectural capability within the domain.
What will you bring?
- Proven experience defining and leading the 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 portfolio 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 with the ability to identify emerging market opportunities, including the impact of AI and evolving security threats.
- 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, engaging 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.
What can we offer you?
- Hybrid Working
- Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 25 days holidays plus birthday off
- Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance x 4
- A 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
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