Kellanova-posted 19 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Food Manufacturing

Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing technology on a global scale? As our Global Technology Leader - OT Cybersecurity, you'll be at the forefront of embedding cybersecurity into our operational technology (OT) platforms, driving innovation, resilience, and security across a global network. This high-impact role is responsible for defining global standards, guiding strategic investments, and influencing key technical decisions that support some of the world's most iconic brands. You'll be the go-to expert for OT cybersecurity, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and future-ready. You'll collaborate with a globally connected team of engineers and technical leaders known for their deep expertise and commitment to continuous improvement. Reporting to a Senior Director, you'll lead technical resources directly and guide regional and local teams through dotted-line relationships. With 20-30% travel, you'll build strategic partnerships, mentor rising talent, and gain visibility with senior leadership as you shape the future of our manufacturing sites. Location: This role can be based anywhere, with a preference for Chicago, IL, Battle Creek, MI, or near one of our manufacturing plants.

  • Lead the OT Global Cybersecurity Program - Develop and execute a global strategy that delivers a robust OT cybersecurity approach while supporting manufacturing digital transformation. Continuously monitor developments and risk profiles in OT cybersecurity, optimizing the program to manage and reduce cyber risks.
  • Shape Long-Term Strategy: Collaborate with regional and plant teams to develop 5-10-year investment roadmaps that improve cyber posture, including OT network design.
  • Sponsor Global Technology Owner (GTO) Teams - Drive collaboration, innovation, and succession planning across OT cybersecurity through empowered GTO teams.
  • Enhance Technology Performance & Standardization - Ensure global documentation, standards, and policies are aligned and consistently deployed across all sites.
  • Build Strategic Partnerships - Establish and manage key relationships with strategic partners and engineering service providers to advance cybersecurity capabilities.
  • Partner Across the Business- Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, and Kellanova Work Systems teams to identify cyber risks and opportunity areas.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience in Industrial Control Systems or OT cybersecurity - or no degree and 10+ years of equivalent technical experience.
  • Deep, cross-industry expertise in ICS and OT cybersecurity, with a bold vision for the future of secure manufacturing.
  • Proven success leading global programs from strategy through deployment in complex, high-stakes environments.
  • Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, manage large-scale projects, and influence across functions and geographies.
  • Hands-on experience collaborating with Engineering, IT, and plant operations teams.
  • A passion for mentoring, continuous improvement, and delivering technically sound, cost-effective solutions.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions are available.
  • Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.
  • See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
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