Senior Manager, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas seeks a Senior Manager, OT Cybersecurity to develop and execute the cybersecurity strategy for OT environments across the Americas, owning OT risk and partnering with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT.

You will lead the OT cybersecurity program, establish standards and controls based on ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST CSF, drive the long-term roadmap, and embed security into Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity, industrial control systems, or operational technology experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing security programs, projects, or teams.
• Deep understanding of ICS, SCADA environments, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Networking, OT Security Architecture.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls within operational or manufacturing environments.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%).

Responsibilities

• OT Security Strategy & Governance: Develop and maintain the Americas OT Cybersecurity Strategy aligned with corporate objectives and priorities.
• OT Risk Management: Establish and maintain OT cyber risk management program and identify critical assets.
• Operational Resilience & Business Continuity: Lead cyber resilience efforts and recovery strategies for disruptions.
• Security Architecture & Technical Oversight: Provide strategic direction for network segmentation, secure remote access, asset inventory, PAM, vulnerability management, and OT monitoring.
• Incident Response & Crisis Management: Serve as senior OT cybersecurity leader for security incidents and coordinate cross-functional response.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Partner with plant leadership, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, IT, and regional/global teams; provide executive reporting.
• Program Development: Develop OT cybersecurity metrics, assessments, and awareness; support M&A integrations.

Skills

OT cybersecurity leadership

Industrial Control Systems

Executive communication

Risk management

Strategy development

Travel up to 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Engineering

Job description

The Senior Manager, OT Cybersecurity is responsible for developing and executing the cybersecurity strategy for Operational Technology (OT) environments across the Americas division. This role serves as the business owner for OT cyber risk, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and business leaders to protect critical production systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and operational processes from cyber threats.

The successful candidate will lead the division's OT cybersecurity program, establishing standards, risk management practices, and security controls that protect safety, production uptime, business continuity, and revenue-generating operations. This role requires a strong blend of cybersecurity leadership, industrial operations knowledge, and executive communication.

This role will be based onsite on a full-time basis in New Haven, CT. Travel up to 75% is required.

What You Will Be Doing

OT Security Strategy & Governance

• Develop and maintain the Americas OT Cybersecurity Strategy aligned with corporate cybersecurity objectives and business priorities.
• Establish OT cybersecurity standards, policies, and control frameworks based on ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and industry best practices.
• Drive the long-term OT security roadmap and investment strategy.
• Ensure cybersecurity requirements are embedded into factory modernization and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

OT Risk Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive OT cyber risk management program.
• Identify, classify, and prioritize OT Crown Jewels and mission‑critical manufacturing assets.
• Conduct OT risk assessments and translate technical findings into business impact and operational risk language.
• Maintain executive‑level visibility of OT cyber risks and remediation progress.

Operational Resilience & Business Continuity

• Lead efforts to improve cyber resilience for manufacturing and operational environments.
• Develop recovery strategies for ransomware, destructive malware, and operational disruption scenarios.
• Ensure OT disaster recovery and business continuity requirements are documented, tested, and maintained.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve operational resilience and recovery readiness.

Security Architecture & Technical Oversight

• Provide strategic direction for:
  • Network segmentation
  • Secure remote access
  • Industrial asset inventory
  • PAM solutions
  • Vulnerability management
  • OT monitoring and detection capabilities
• Review and approve OT cybersecurity architectures for new facilities, acquisitions, and technology deployments.
• Drive continuous improvement of OT security controls and protective technologies.

Incident Response & Crisis Management

• Serve as the senior cybersecurity leader for OT-related security incidents.
• Coordinate cross-functional response activities involving Operations, IT, Engineering, and external partners.
• Lead post‑incident reviews and lessons‑learned initiatives.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong partnerships with:
  • Manufacturing leadership
  • Plant managers
  • Engineering teams
  • Supply chain leaders
  • Regional IT organizations
  • Global Cybersecurity teams
• Provide executive reporting on OT cyber risk, program maturity, and strategic initiatives.
• Influence security investment decisions through data‑driven business cases.

Program Development

• Develop OT cybersecurity metrics, KPIs, and maturity measurements.
• Lead OT cybersecurity assessments across manufacturing and operational facilities.
• Drive awareness and cybersecurity culture within operational teams.
• Support M&A integrations and due diligence activities related to OT environments.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity, industrial control systems, or operational technology experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing security programs, projects, or teams.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
  • SCADA environments
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Industrial Networking
  • OT Security Architecture
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls within operational or manufacturing environments.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%).

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, GICSP, CISM, CRISC, IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience within global manufacturing organizations.
• Familiarity with:
  • NIST CSF
  • NIST 800-82
  • ISA/IEC 62443
  • MITRE ATT&CK for ICs
  • NIS2
• Experience supporting M&A integrations and manufacturing modernization initiatives.
• Understanding of AI and emerging cyber risks impacting industrial environments.

What We Offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. We are proud to offer:

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.