Director Tech Security Architecture

Philip Morris International (PMI) is seeking a Director, Security Architecture to lead the strategic direction of security architecture across a complex global technology landscape. This role is crucial in shaping the future of security and enabling business success through technology, digital capabilities, and cybersecurity.

PMI is a leading international consumer goods company committed to delivering a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. With a strong foundation in life sciences, PMI aims to expand into wellness and healthcare areas. Our global workforce of over 69,000 people is a key strength, and we are recognized as a "Global Top Employer" for our excellent working environment and development opportunities.

Join our Enterprise Technology & Information Security organization and play a critical role in shaping the future of security across the enterprise. We are looking for individuals who can drive revolutionary change and build our future on smoke-free products.

Company Overview

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international consumer goods company dedicated to delivering a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term. Since 2008, PMI has invested significantly in developing and commercializing innovative smoke-free products. The company aims to completely end the sale of cigarettes and has expanded into wellness and healthcare areas. PMI's smoke-free products are available in numerous markets, and they account for a significant portion of net revenues. PMI values diversity and unique individuals, recognizing its global workforce as a key strength and the key to its success.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: bachelors-degree

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Senior and Principal Security Architects, setting priorities, standards, and accountability.
• Own and evolve the enterprise security architecture strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap across various domains including AI, IAM, data, cloud, and cyber defense.
• Translate business strategy, threats, and risk appetite into architecture priorities and investment recommendations.
• Govern the security architecture framework, ensuring consistent application across IT and OT.
• Chair security architecture governance, resolving cross-domain conflicts and escalating material risks.
• Drive execution of domain roadmaps with technology and business leaders.
• Provide security architecture leadership for strategic programs and major technology initiatives.
• Anticipate emerging technology and threats, directing research and translating findings into architecture decisions.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive information security experience, including enterprise Security Architecture leadership in a large, global organization.
• Proven leadership of senior technical professionals, with a strong record of building high-performing teams and developing talent.
• Demonstrated ownership of enterprise security architecture, including strategies, target states, standards, and roadmaps.
• Broad security architecture expertise across AI, IAM, data, cloud, infrastructure, endpoint, network, OT, and cyber defense, with deep expertise in at least three domains.
• Proven ability to assess complex architectures through risk-based reviews and threat modeling.
• Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills in English.
• Strategic foresight on emerging technologies and threats, particularly AI security.
• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience; CISSP, CISM or CCSP expected, with CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA or TOGAF an advantage.

Benefits

• Opportunities to lead and shape the future of security architecture in a global organization.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies including AI and frontier-AI risks.
• Develop and retain talent within a high-performing team.
• Contribute to a smoke-free future and the company's transformation.
• Be part of a diverse and unique global workforce recognized for excellence.