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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