Director, Operational Technology Security Strategy & Execution (Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow)
Merck · West Point, PA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Main Responsibilities
- Lead Critical Initiatives: Drive the execution of our top security priorities by coordinating efforts across technical teams and business partners.
- Chair the Operational Technology Security Task Force: Guide this operational group to ensure progress and overcome execution challenges.
- Cookordinate the Operational Technology Security Council: Facilitate this senior governance body—comprising Executive Directors and Assistant Vice Presidents from Manufacturing, Research, and Animal Health—to align on strategy and secure top-level support.
- Build a Unified Strategy: Collaborate with senior leaders and experts to create a holistic view of all Operational Technology security efforts, identifying gaps and opportunities.
- Influence and Align: Build consensus and drive decision-making in a complex, matrixed environment, often without direct authority.
- Deliver Clear Outcomes: Translate complex technical goals into actionable plans and report progress to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment.
Requirements
- You possess strong, foundational knowledge of Operational Technology and essential experience in Operational Technology security.
- Your greatest strength is your ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders. You have a proven talent for building consensus and driving alignment at the executive level.
- You are an outstanding communicator and presenter, able to convey complex information with clarity and impact to any audience.
- You have a history of leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering results by empowering others. You are known for your diligent follow-through and commitment to achieving outcomes.
- We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with experience in complex, regulated sectors such as energy, critical infrastructure, defense, or utilities.
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to shape and influence Operational Technology security strategy at an enterprise scale with high visibility to senior leadership.
- A vital role where your work directly protects the environments that support our global manufacturing, research, and innovation.
- A collaborative and supportive culture where leadership, trust, and clear expectations are paramount.
- Flexible work arrangements within our hub locations to support collaboration with key stakeholders.
- A commitment to your professional growth and success in a high-impact position.