Overview
Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Security & Operational Resilience Transformation
We will shortly be launching a search for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a large-scale security and operational resilience transformation across a complex manufacturing and logistics environment.
This organisation operates across critical production and supply chain networks, where uptime, safety, and continuity of operations are essential. The CIO will play a pivotal role in ensuring that both IT and operational technology (OT) environments are secure, resilient, and capable of supporting future growth.
The Opportunity
As CIO, you will take full ownership of the organisation’s technology, cybersecurity, and resilience agenda, leading a multi-year transformation programme across manufacturing sites, logistics operations, and corporate systems.
This is a mandate to modernise legacy environments, secure industrial systems, and embed resilience across the supply chain, ensuring the organisation can operate effectively in the face of cyber threats, disruption, and increasing regulatory expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Strategy
* Define and execute an integrated IT, OT, and cybersecurity strategy aligned to operational and commercial goals
* Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and executive team on technology risk, resilience, and innovation
* Lead enterprise-wide transformation across plants, warehouses, and logistics networks
Security & Risk Transformation (IT + OT)
* Lead the convergence and security of IT and OT environments, including industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA)
* Establish security-by-design principles across production systems, supply chain platforms, and enterprise IT
* Oversee capabilities across:
* Identity & Access Management (including privileged access for engineers/operators)
* Network and endpoint security across distributed sites
* Industrial cybersecurity (ICS/OT protection)
* Data protection and secure connectivity between sites
* Implement and mature frameworks aligned to NIS2, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, and relevant industry standards
Operational Resilience & Continuity
* Own and enhance business continuity (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) across manufacturing and logistics operations
* Ensure production lines, warehouses, and transport systems can operate or recover quickly under disruption
* Lead incident and crisis management, including cyber incidents impacting operations
* Conduct resilience testing and simulations (e.g. plant shutdown scenarios, supply chain disruption)
* Drive modernisation of legacy manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, WMS, TMS)
* Lead adoption of cloud, automation, and data platforms while ensuring operational stability
* Embed DevSecOps and secure engineering practices across digital and industrial environments
* Enable smarter operations through digitalisation, IoT, and data-driven decision making
Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk
* Strengthen end-to-end supply chain visibility and resilience
* Oversee third-party and vendor risk management, particularly across logistics partners and industrial suppliers
* Ensure secure integration across partners, distributors, and logistics ecosystems
* Establish strong technology governance and risk management frameworks
* Ensure compliance with relevant industrial, cybersecurity, and data regulations
* Provide clear reporting and assurance to executive leadership and the board
People & Culture
* Build and lead high-performing IT, security, and OT teams
* Foster a culture of security awareness, operational discipline, and continuous improvement
* Lead the organisation through significant change across both corporate and operational environments
Your Background
* Proven experience as a CIO, CTO, CISO or senior technology leader within manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or industrial environments
* Strong track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes, particularly across IT and OT domains
* Deep understanding of:
* Industrial/OT security (ICS/SCADA environments)
* Supply chain and logistics systems (ERP, MES, WMS, TMS)
* Operational resilience and business continuity in production environments
* Experience with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS2, IEC 62443
* Ability to engage effectively at board level while maintaining technical credibility
Leadership Profile
* Strategic, pragmatic, and execution-focused
* Strong communicator able to bridge technical, operational, and business stakeholders
* Comfortable operating in high-pressure, multi-site environments
* Able to balance innovation, efficiency, and risk management
Why This Role?
* Lead a business-critical transformation across manufacturing and supply chain operations
* Shape the future of secure, resilient, and digital industrial operations
* Operate at the intersection of technology, operations, and global logistics
* Deliver lasting impact in an environment where uptime and continuity are essential
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