EMEA OT & Cybersecurity Architecture Director

PepsiCo Inc.; Vitoria; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. seeks a senior leader to steer Operational Technology, Control & Information Systems, and CyberSecurity across EMEA manufacturing and packaging sites.

You will define architecture and standards, driving digital manufacturing initiatives and ensuring alignment with global OT strategy. The role requires coordinating with IT, engineering, and business teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering and/or chartered engineer status.
• Extensive OT/CIS experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in PLC/SCADA/MES/industrial control systems and OT security.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern OT and C&IS architecture, standards, and roadmaps across EMEA.
• Lead OT cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and risk mitigation across all sites.
• Provide design authority and governance for OT and automation components of capital projects.
• Own and govern standards, ensuring consistent application across projects and sites.
• Lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of PLC, SCADA, MES, and WCS systems.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and IT/OT integration.
• Build engineering capability and embed best practices and training frameworks.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships with Rockwell and system integrators.
• Influence senior stakeholders and act as the regional interface for global OT initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

OT/CIS architecture

Cybersecurity governance

Cross-functional influence

Vendor management

Multi-site leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Rockwell Automation

SCADA systems

IEC 62443

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. seeks a senior leader to steer Operational Technology, Control & Information Systems, and CyberSecurity across EMEA manufacturing and packaging sites.

You will define architecture and standards, driving digital manufacturing initiatives and ensuring alignment with global OT strategy. The role requires coordinating with IT, engineering, and business teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.