Director, Operational Technology Security Strategy & Execution

Purpose of the Position

Provide Operational Technology (OT) security leadership, coordinating across the global enterprise to develop robust security solutions and improve the organization’s security posture.

• Lead critical security initiatives by coordinating efforts across technical teams and business partners.
• Chair the Operational Technology Security Task Force to ensure progress and resolve execution challenges.
• Coordinate the Operational Technology Security Council (executive-level governance) to align strategy and secure top-level support.
• Build a unified OT security strategy by identifying gaps and opportunities across all OT security efforts.
• Influence and align in a complex, matrixed environment, often without direct authority.
• Translate technical goals into actionable plans and report progress to senior leadership.

• Strong foundational knowledge of Operational Technology and essential experience in OT security.
• Exceptional ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders; proven consensus-building and executive alignment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering results through others.
• Experience from complex regulated sectors (e.g., energy, critical infrastructure, defense, utilities); pharmaceutical experience is a plus.

• Compliance frameworks, cybersecurity, data management, IT risk management/governance/assessments, OT, stakeholder management, strategy development.

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Search firm outreach is not accepted; no phone calls or emails. Requisition : R399268.