EMEA OT & C&IS Engineering Director

PepsiCo Inc.; Bern; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. seeks a senior OT/CIS leader to define architecture, standards and roadmaps across the EMEA region. You will oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and governance for OT, PLC/SCADA/MES systems, and digital manufacturing platforms.

You will lead multi-site programs, align with global IT/OT standards, and drive execution during URS, design reviews, FAT and commissioning across multiple plants and packaging lines.

Qualifications

• Degree or Chartered Engineer status.
• Extensive OT/CIS experience in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Expertise in PLC, SCADA, MES, and industrial control systems.
• Proven leadership of large-scale capital and digital transformation programs.
• Experience operating across multi-site, multi-country organisations.
• Ability to align Design and Execute teams across regions.
• Technical Leadership & Design Authority with governance and standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern OT and C&IS architecture, standards, and roadmaps across EMEA.
• Ensure alignment with global enterprise architecture and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Act as the regional authority for control systems, OT infrastructure, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Lead OT cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and risk mitigation across all sites.
• Oversee incident response readiness and cyber risk management processes.
• Provide visibility and reporting on cybersecurity posture and risks.
• Provide design authority and technical governance for OT and automation components of capital projects.
• Define system architecture, standards, and specifications for investments.
• Partner with Engineering Execute teams to ensure compliant delivery.
• Support URS, design reviews, FAT, commissioning to align with standards.

Skills

OT architecture

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Capital program leadership

Multi-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or Chartered Engineer

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. seeks a senior OT/CIS leader to define architecture, standards and roadmaps across the EMEA region. You will oversee cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and governance for OT, PLC/SCADA/MES systems, and digital manufacturing platforms.

You will lead multi-site programs, align with global IT/OT standards, and drive execution during URS, design reviews, FAT and commissioning across multiple plants and packaging lines.