Title:  Global Technology Leader - OT Cybersecurity

Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing technology on a global scale? As our Global Technology Leader – OT Cybersecurity, you’ll be at the forefront of embedding cybersecurity into our operational technology (OT) platforms, driving innovation, resilience, and security across a global network. This high-impact role is responsible for defining global standards, guiding strategic investments, and influencing key technical decisions that support some of the world’s most iconic brands. You’ll be the go-to expert for OT cybersecurity, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and future-ready.

You’ll collaborate with a globally connected team of engineers and technical leaders known for their deep expertise and commitment to continuous improvement. Reporting to a Senior Director, you’ll lead technical resources directly and guide regional and local teams through dotted-line relationships. With 20–30% travel, you’ll build strategic partnerships, mentor rising talent, and gain visibility with senior leadership as you shape the future of our manufacturing sites.

Location: This role can be based anywhere, with a preference for Chicago, IL, Battle Creek, MI, or near one of our manufacturing plants.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the OT Global Cybersecurity Program - Develop and execute a global strategy that delivers a robust OT cybersecurity approach while supporting manufacturing digital transformation. Continuously monitor developments and risk profiles in OT cybersecurity, optimizing the program to manage and reduce cyber risks.
• Shape Long-Term Strategy: Collaborate with regional and plant teams to develop 5–10-year investment roadmaps that improve cyber posture, including OT network design.
• Sponsor Global Technology Owner (GTO) Teams - Drive collaboration, innovation, and succession planning across OT cybersecurity through empowered GTO teams.
• Enhance Technology Performance & Standardization - Ensure global documentation, standards, and policies are aligned and consistently deployed across all sites.
• Build Strategic Partnerships - Establish and manage key relationships with strategic partners and engineering service providers to advance cybersecurity capabilities.
• Partner Across the Business: Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, and Kellanova Work Systems teams to identify cyber risks and opportunity areas.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience in Industrial Control Systems or OT cybersecurity — or no degree and 10+ years of equivalent technical experience.
• Deep, cross-industry expertise in ICS and OT cybersecurity, with a bold vision for the future of secure manufacturing.
• Proven success leading global programs from strategy through deployment in complex, high-stakes environments.
• Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, manage large-scale projects, and influence across functions and geographies.
• Hands-on experience collaborating with Engineering, IT, and plant operations teams.
• A passion for mentoring, continuous improvement, and delivering technically sound, cost-effective solutions.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $136,600 - $179,340, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 29, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions are available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.