Cyber OT Security Lead | Spain or Portugal (100% remote)
Ambit Iberia is looking for a Cyber OT Security Lead to offer service to a pharmaceutical company.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate OT cybersecurity and automation improvement programs across several manufacturing sites.
* Manage project planning, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with site engineering, automation, and IT security teams.
* Ensure alignment of local activities with the global OT cybersecurity strategy and corporate standards.
* Track progress, identify deviations, and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
* Prepare and maintain project documentation, dashboards, and reports for management review.
* Ensure that OT-related initiatives align with GxP, GMP Annex 11, Data Integrity, and internal cybersecurity guidelines.
* Coordinate audit readiness activities and follow-up of findings with site and corporate teams.
* Consolidate and present compliance KPIs and project performance metrics.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of governance frameworks and templates.
* Act as interface between global cybersecurity functions, local engineering teams, and external service providers.
* Facilitate communication and ensure mutual understanding of requirements and deliverables.
* Support vendor qualification and performance evaluation processes.
* Drive collaboration among automation, IT, and compliance departments to ensure consistent execution.
* Identify and evaluate project risks and dependencies across multiple plants.
* Coordinate risk mitigation actions and communicate potential impacts to management.
* Support change management processes ensuring adoption of new cybersecurity and OT procedures.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Industrial Management, or a related technical discipline.
* 6+ years of experience in project management or coordination of OT or automation programs in industrial environments.
* Proven experience managing cross‑functional OT/IT initiatives across multiple sites or countries.
* Familiarity with regulated industries (GxP, GMP, Data Integrity) and awareness of European cybersecurity or data protection regulations.
* Strong background in stakeholder coordination, planning, and project delivery rather than hands‑on technical execution.
Must‑Have Specialized Knowledge
* Understanding of OT environments (manufacturing networks, PLC/SCADA systems, production automation).
* Awareness of cybersecurity and data integrity principles in operational systems.
* Experience coordinating or leading implementation projects involving automation, IT infrastructure, or cybersecurity controls.
* Proven ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into structured project plans.
* Competence in reporting, documentation, and KPI tracking for program governance.
Plus Specialized Knowledge
* Familiarity with IEC 62443, ISO 27001, or NIS2 frameworks (conceptual level).
* Experience in audit preparation or compliance tracking within GxP or GMP environments.
* Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) or Service Management (ITIL).
* Security or governance certifications (CISSP, GICSP) are appreciated but not mandatory.
Soft Skills
* Strong leadership and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
* Capacity to influence without direct authority, ensuring delivery through collaboration.
* Organizational discipline, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving orientation.
* Fluent English (mandatory); other European languages are a plus.
Benefits
* Flexible retribution program (medical insurance, public transport ticket, and childcare support).
* Discounts on gym network (Urban Sports Club).
* Learning & Development.
* Friend referral program.
Availability: 08/09h – 17/18h from Monday to Friday (flexible).
Contract: Permanent.
Salary package will be discussed on the first call.
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