Site Security Automation Cluster Lead

Site Security Automation Cluster Lead
Richmond, Virginia
Full Time

Client is seeking a Site Security Automation Cluster Lead to serve as the local expert in automation, controls, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

This role will lead the automation and digitalization agenda across a cluster of manufacturing sites, ensuring reliable, secure, and compliant automation systems while supporting capital projects, technology upgrades, cybersecurity initiatives, and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.

The ideal candidate combines a strong technical foundation in automation and controls with project management, cybersecurity, IoT/Industry 4.0, stakeholder management, and digital transformation experience.

Key Responsibilities
Automation & Digital Transformation

• Develop, align, and execute site roadmaps for automation upgrades and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
• Lead multifunctional teams to design, implement, and fully utilize new automation and digital solutions.
• Develop and execute the Process, Control & Information Systems (PC&IS) and digitalization roadmap.
• Drive improvements in Digital Maturity across:
  • Computerization
  • Connectivity
  • Visibility
  • Transparency
  • Predictive capability
  • Adaptability
• Participate in regional and global automation and systems development initiatives.
• Contribute expertise to the digital community of practice.

Automation Systems & Reliability

• Provide day-to-day management of site automation across the assigned cluster.
• Maintain a consistently high level of reliability for manufacturing automation and control systems.
• Support both existing systems and newly deployed systems associated with capital projects.
• Ensure automation systems remain in a safe and supported state.
• Develop lifecycle strategies for obsolete hardware and software.
• Support integration of new lines and equipment into existing automation infrastructure.

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure

• Lead cybersecurity technology activities across the plant cluster in accordance with MINT standards.
• Ensure sites follow company standards for automation infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Develop and execute roadmaps for automation and CCN infrastructure.
• Serve as an escalation point for automation, CCN infrastructure, and cybersecurity issues.
• Develop cluster cybersecurity and automation capabilities.
• Participate in global/regional security communications and initiatives.

Capital Project Management

• Execute project-management responsibilities for capital projects supporting automation and Digital Manufacturing Transformation.
• Plan and organize cross-functional project teams.
• Monitor project progress during development and implementation.
• Help ensure projects remain aligned with budget, priorities, and business requirements.
• Track project benefits and savings throughout project execution.
• Support optimization efforts and incorporate project learnings into future deployments.

Financial & Lifecycle Management

• Develop site and cluster automation budgets.
• Manage spending related to support, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Plan migration of obsolete systems to current supported hardware and software.
• Coordinate business involvement during technology lifecycle changes, upgrades, and replacements.

Business Continuity

• Own the Business Continuity Plan for CCN systems.
• Support disaster recovery planning for automation systems.
• Ensure alignment between local business continuity plans and enterprise recovery procedures.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Cluster MDS Leads, Plant Champions, Engineering, Operations, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a key technical escalation point.
• Promote user compliance, process performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Escalate exceptions and improvement opportunities to the Regional Automation Lead.
• Influence stakeholders through strong communication and presentation skills.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering or closely related technical field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in automation, controls, engineering, manufacturing technology, or digital transformation.
• Strong experience with industrial automation and controls.
• Experience with automation operating areas and project engineering.
• Experience with IoT / Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience with industrial cybersecurity.
• Strong project-management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience leading automation or digital transformation projects.
• Strong influencing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to develop technology roadmaps and execute strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing automation systems and infrastructure.

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Manufacturing / Client / FMCG industry experience.
• Experience with CCN-based automation/control systems.
• Knowledge of MINT standards.
• Digital Manufacturing Transformation experience.
• Automation cybersecurity experience.
• Capital project experience.
• Experience managing automation technology budgets.
• Business continuity and disaster recovery experience.
• Industrial IoT / Industry 4.0.
• Automation lifecycle management.
• Technology and equipment integration.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites.

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Legal Name:
Highest Education (Institution, Degree & Graduation Year):
Total Years of Automation / Controls Experience:
Total Years of Manufacturing / Engineering Experience:
Total Years of Digital Transformation Experience:
Total Years of Industrial Cybersecurity Experience:
Does the candidate have a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering or a related engineering field? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have 7+ years of relevant Automation / Controls / Engineering experience? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have manufacturing / Client / FMCG experience? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have hands-on experience with industrial automation and control systems? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have IoT / Industry 4.0 experience? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have industrial cybersecurity experience? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience developing automation or digital transformation roadmaps? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience leading automation/digitalization capital projects? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience managing cross-functional engineering/project teams? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience with automation infrastructure / CCN systems? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience with technology lifecycle management, system upgrades, or obsolete-system migration? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience with cybersecurity standards or MINT standards? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience with Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery for automation or control systems? (Yes/No – Details):
Does the candidate have experience managing automation/technology budgets and tracking project benefits or savings? (Yes/No – Details):
Please describe the candidate's strongest automation or digital transformation accomplishment, including measurable results:
Motivation / Reason for Interest in this Position:
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Current Location (City, State):
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period / Earliest Available Start Date:
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Is the candidate willing to relocate on own expenses and work fully onsite in Richmond, Virginia? (Yes/No):
Is the candidate comfortable with quarterly travel to Long Island, NY? (Yes/No):