About Barilla





At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, weu2019ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.







Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the worldu2019s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.







Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.







Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?







Job Description



Barilla is looking for an OT Cyber Security Project Leader to join our OT Cyber Security team.

Based in France, this role will report to the Cyber Security OT Manager and will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of OT cybersecurity initiatives across Western Europe. The successful candidate will act as a project leader, managing the implementation of OT cybersecurity solutions and network architectures in alignment with Barillau2019s global cybersecurity strategy.

This position plays a key role in safeguarding industrial automation systems and ensuring business continuity by ensuring application of IT/OT cybersecurity best practices to new production lines, packaging innovations, and automation upgrades. The project leader will collaborate closely with Technical Area Managers, Project Engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with corporate frameworks and industry standards.







Key Responsibilities







Lead and manage OT cybersecurity projects across Western Europe (mainly France), ensuring timely and effective implementation of solutions in plants and warehouses.

Act as the primary point of contact for regional cybersecurity initiatives, coordinating with HQ and local stakeholders.

Oversee the deployment of complex OT network architectures and cybersecurity systems.

Drive project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and progress tracking to ensure successful project delivery.

Plan and manage cybersecurity assessments and audits, highlighting vulnerabilities and following mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to integrate cybersecurity into automation and infrastructure projects.

Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring alignment with Barillau2019s security standards.

Support the development and continuous improvement of the industrial cybersecurity practice within the Supply Chain.







Requirements







University degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, preferably within industrial automation or IT/OT cybersecurity or system integration and in an international context.

Strong leadership and project ownership mindset, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a results-driven approach.

Fluency in English and French; Italian knowledge is a plus.

Willingness to travel up to 50% across France and abroad.







At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.