Global IT Security Lead

Overview

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are looking for a Global IT Security Lead to join our rapidly growing company.

The Global IT Security Lead serves as the strategic leader for our global security program, driving security initiatives, governance, and risk management across the organization. In this role, you’ll guide security operations, shape our security roadmap, and collaborate with technical and executive teams to ensure a resilient, compliant, and secure technology environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned security professional who thrives on leadership, innovation, and elevating an organization’s security posture on a global scale.

This position is in primary Champion offices, working a hybrid schedule with 3 days in-person and requires some travel to other Champion locations.

• Lead global IT security operations, including SOC monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance
• Drive security strategy across hybrid and multi-cloud environments and ensure IT Security functions and external partners align to organizational priorities
• Build and mature the organization’s security culture, awareness programs, and adherence to security standards across applications and infrastructure
• Oversee IT GRC, security governance, policy development, and regulatory reporting
• Identify and address emerging security risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and continuous improvement
• Guide secure design practices, threat modeling, and security integration throughout the software development lifecycle
• Direct penetration testing, vendor risk management, and expert technical support during incidents
• Collaborate with IT Operations to enhance operating models and improve global security posture
• Lead global security architecture reviews and drive changes to strengthen security controls
• Own business continuity strategy, including planning, auditing, and tracking key resilience KPIs (e.g., MTTR, RTO, RPO)
• Ensure incident response/continuity plans and SLAs are reviewed annually and aligned with IT leaders and executive leadership expectations

• 5–10 years in IT security operations or technical IT operations, with proven expertise supporting a global, multi-site environment
• CISSP or an equivalent industry-recognized security certification
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, risk remediation, modern security tooling, and hybrid/cloud security best practices. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST 2.0, ISO 27001, SOC2, and MITRE
• Experience implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity & Access Management lifecycle practices, and Zero Trust methodologies
• Solid background in infrastructure, endpoint protection, and security monitoring technologies
• Proven ability to oversee third-party security engagements and vendor risk assurance.
• Experience conducting or coordinating penetration tests with internal teams and external partners
• Knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident, change, problem, request, and event management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence teams across regions and functions. Demonstrated capability in change management and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work extended or off-hours when required and travel to company locations as needed

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with executive level stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to support and influence teams at all levels
• Proven capability to drive change and enable technology adoption across the organization
• Experience leading multi disciplinary teams across diverse cultures, regions, and geographies
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Ability to travel between the Company’s locations, and willingness to accept temporary assignment(s) to additional Company locations

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: $90,000 - $105,000 annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, 401k/RRSP with company matching.
• Industry Competitive…