Product Security Governance Leader

Honeywell•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Join a cutting-edge aerospace product security team shaping the future of secure flight systems and defense technologies. The Product Security Governance and Risk Leader will be responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving Honeywell Aerospace’s product security governance framework. This role ensures that all aerospace products meet stringent cybersecurity, safety, and compliance requirements across their lifecycle. The leader will act as a bridge between engineering, compliance, and executive leadership, driving secure-by-design principles and regulatory adherence in a highly complex, global environment. Responsibilities As a key leader in our growing product security team, you'll leverage your proven experience and...

Requirements

5 + years managing governance and risk portfolios.
Knowledge of product cybersecurity standards.
Experience with risk management, audit processes, and executive reporting.
Knowledge of product cybersecurity risk frameworks.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence across global, cross-functional teams.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
Knowledge of Secure System Development Lifecycle
Experience with product security lifecycle
Black Belt/Six Sigma Experience
Experience with product level Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Experience understanding and mapping control frameworks cross-functionally (cloud, infrastructure, product)
Good communication and leadership skills
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate diverse groups, help negotiate priorities, and resolve conflicts among project stakeholders
Certifications in security and privacy demonstrating deep practical knowledge such as CISSP/CISM/ CGRC

Responsibilities

Define and implement Honeywell Aerospace’s product security governance framework aligned with industry standards (DO-326A, DO-356A, CRA, Part IS, NIST, etc.).
Develop policies, procedures, and metrics to measure product security maturity across programs.
Lead risk management processes for product cybersecurity, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, DoD, and other global aerospace cybersecurity regulations.
Partner with legal and compliance teams to monitor evolving regulatory landscapes and integrate requirements into product development.
Collaborate with engineering, IT, supply chain, and program management to embed security governance into product lifecycle processes.
Drive secure development practices, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure coding standards.
Lead internal and external audits related to product security governance.
Establish reporting mechanisms for executive leadership and regulatory bodies.
Champion a culture of security awareness across engineering and product teams.
Develop training programs to ensure compliance with governance policies.