OT Cyber Resilience Lead

Diageo; Leven; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Diageo is seeking an Operational Technology Cyber Resilience Lead to shape the OT cyber resilience programme across our global manufacturing sites. You will own and embed resilience strategies, lead change programmes and partner with Operations, GBS and the Digital & Automation team.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills and a track record in governance, risk management and IT/OT security in industrial environments. Edinburgh Park, with global reach.

Formación

• Experience with OT cyber resilience and governance.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 and NIST standards.
• Proven track record in change management and programme delivery.
• Ability to communicate complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating across global manufacturing sites.

Responsabilidades

• Own and embed the OT cyber resilience strategy aligned with governance.
• Support sites in implementing OT resilience plans.
• Develop training and awareness to build organisational capability.
• Lead site stakeholder engagement from OT leads to Operations Directors.
• Communicate technical risks and mitigation plans effectively.
• Develop reporting metrics/dashboards to reflect programme effectiveness.

Conocimientos

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Change management

Programme management

Cross-functional collaboration

Herramientas

IEC 62443

NIST

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Operational Technology Cyber Resilience Lead

Type: Permanent

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Join our Global Engineering Team

Diageo’s Global Engineering team is a trusted partner that safely delivers best in class engineering solutions, bringing Diageo products to the world. We succeed together through our talented people, collaboration, agility, and creativity.

About The Role

The Operational Technology (OT) and digital space are constantly evolving. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Diageo's manufacturing operational technology.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious and enterprising, with outstanding leadership qualities that enables them to assume a critical role in the future of Global Engineering. As part of the Global Engineering Digital & Automation Team you will lead the OT cyber resilience programme. Reporting into the OT Cyber Security Governance Manager, this role will focus on the NIST pillars of Respond and Recover. Working across Diageo’s global manufacturing sites, you will partner with Operations Teams, GBS and the wider Digital & Automation team to continually refine and embed our resilience plans. Success in this role is built on relationships and communication, underpinned by strong technical knowledge. We are looking for someone that can take complex technical detail and communicate it effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

We are looking for a leader that understands how to manage (OT) cyber risk. You will have expertise in leading change programmes and communicating across all levels of the business from site-based Engineers to CISO. You will demonstrate leadership, proven delivery track record and technical expertise in the cyber protection of Industrial Control and Automation Systems using international standards.

If you are an autonomous, flexible, positive thinker, who enjoys working globally across different markets, functions, time zones, cultures and styles … we want to hear from you!

You Will Be Responsible For

• Owning and embedding the OT cyber resilience strategy, in line with the overall OT Cyber Security Governance Strategy
• Supporting sites in implementing OT Cyber Resilience plans
• Building training and awareness programmes to build organisational capability
• Lead site stakeholder engagement across all levels from OT Leads to Operations Directors
• Communicate and articulate technical risks and mitigation plans
• Build compelling arguments and outline benefits and secure funding.
• Build great relationships and partnerships internally and externally
• Ensure a coherent approach is used to build methodologies leveraging existing industry frameworks and standards
• Guide, motivate and lead the OT community to meet Diageo’s cybersecurity objectives through positive engagement
• Develop and maintain reporting metrics/dashboards to reflect the programme’s effectiveness

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

The OT and Digital space are constantly evolving and changing, candidates need to move fast and adapt to continuous change situations. Working globally across different markets, functions, time zones, cultures and styles is required. Engaging with partners at all levels requires excellent communication skills and ability to build long standing relationships.

Experience

• Great communication skills. Be able to break down the complex into clear and actionable steps. Demonstrate an ability to tailor a message to your audience, including technical experts, site leaders and senior management.
• To understand how to embed robust processes.
• Support OT Cyber Security Governance Manager in strategy and business case development.
• Governance and compliance development and execution.
• Cyber security in Operational Technology. Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST etc.
• Project / Programme Management experience.
• Manufacturing Process and Systems, preferably in food and beverage.
• IT / OT Networking understanding.
• Awareness of Manufacturing environments and priorities.
• Proven track record in change management, senior partner engagement and programme execution.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate across functions and markets, build long lasting relationships and partnerships internally and externally.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Edinburgh Park

Additional Locations

Leven Processing, Marshalls Road, Moray House, Runcorn, Shieldhall, St James Gate

Job Posting Start Date

2026-10-14