Sr. Director - Security Strategy & Delivery

Docusign • San Francisco, CA

4d • $218,200 - $373,525 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Senior Director of Strategy & Delivery to join our Security leadership team. This critical role will be responsible for defining the long-term strategic roadmap for the entire Security organization and ensuring the flawless execution and delivery of all key initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of product security and enterprise security domains, exceptional strategic planning skills, and a proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional security programs in a fast-paced environment. This position is a people manage role reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, Technology Strategy, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role responsible for strategic planning and large-scale program/portfolio management (PMO) within a global enterprise
• Recent experience with major security domains (e.g., Cloud Security, Zero Trust, Incident Response, GRC, Product Security)
• Proven ability to translate complex security and technology concepts into clear, concise business strategy and financial plans
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing, diverse teams
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to C-suite executives and technical audiences
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Risk Management, Business Administration or a related advanced degree
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP, SAFe)
• Experience in the technology/software development industry
• Hands-on experience enabling shift-left security practices in product development
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR FedRAMP, etc.)
• Experience working with product and engineering teams in an Agile environment
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation
• Experience with security automation tools integrated into CI/CD pipelines
• Track record of leading cultural change to foster security-first engineering practices
• Experience with modern portfolio management tools and methodologies (e.g., Jira)

Responsibilities

• Define, articulate, and maintain the Docusign Security Strategy in alignment with the overall company mission, business objectives, and evolving threat landscape
• Lead the annual and quarterly strategic planning process, translating the long-term strategy into actionable roadmaps; defined goals, objectives, key results, and key performance indicators; and prioritized initiatives across all security pillars (e.g., product security, enterprise security, trust and safety, GRC, etc.)
• Develop and manage the Security organization’s budget and resource allocation model, ensuring investments are optimally aligned with strategic priorities and risk reduction
• Conduct continuous environmental scanning and risk analysis to identify emerging security trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements that will impact the strategy
• Oversee the Program Management Office (PMO) function for Security, establishing and governing standards for program execution, project management, tracking, and reporting
• Drive the successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery of major security initiatives, including large-scale platform deployments, compliance programs, and critical risk mitigation projects
• Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for strategic execution, providing regular, transparent updates to Security leadership and executive stakeholders
• Identify, track, and manage cross-functional dependencies and risks across the Security portfolio, proactively engaging with Engineering, IT, Product and other business unit leaders to ensure alignment and remove roadblocks
• Serve as a key strategic advisor to the CISO and other executive leaders, clearly communicating strategy, risks, and progress
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing program and project managers
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence within the Security organization
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and narratives to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and company-wide audiences

Benefits

• Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
• Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Global benefits provide options for the following:
• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees