What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital and Cyber Lead position at Diageo?
Job Description
Job Title: Digital and Cyber Lead
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness!
Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere!
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.
About The Role
A new and exciting opening to shape the future of Diageo’s Manufacturing Operational Technology (OT). Based at a manufacturing site and as part of the our North America Engineering Team you will be responsible for the management of the site(s) OT Systems, including OT data platform, SCADA process control systems, networks, PLC’s and HMI’s. Working closely with the North America Engineering and Global Engineering Teams, you will own the strategy to implement technology standards in your area of responsibility.
The Digital & Cyber Lead is the primary owner of the site’s digital applications, cyber governance, and OT/IT integration roadmap. This role delivers the next generation of connected, secure, and data‑driven factory operations by leading digital transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with cyber security standards (such as IEC 62443) and operating critical OT cyber controls.
You will act as the site focal point for cyber security, lead digital execution plans, and ensure that automation, data, and technology systems are secure, resilient, and enabling operational excellence.
Digital Supply Chain & Smart Manufacturing Enablement (Primary Focus)
Qualifications & Experience
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Rewards & Benefits Statement
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
Diversity Statement
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Worker Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Montgomery
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date
2026-04-17
Salary Range
Minimum Salary:
$61275
Maximum Salary
$102125
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.
Job Title: Digital and Cyber Lead
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness!
Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere!
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.
About The Role
A new and exciting opening to shape the future of Diageo’s Manufacturing Operational Technology (OT). Based at a manufacturing site and as part of the our North America Engineering Team you will be responsible for the management of the site(s) OT Systems, including OT data platform, SCADA process control systems, networks, PLC’s and HMI’s. Working closely with the North America Engineering and Global Engineering Teams, you will own the strategy to implement technology standards in your area of responsibility.
The Digital & Cyber Lead is the primary owner of the site’s digital applications, cyber governance, and OT/IT integration roadmap. This role delivers the next generation of connected, secure, and data‑driven factory operations by leading digital transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with cyber security standards (such as IEC 62443) and operating critical OT cyber controls.
You will act as the site focal point for cyber security, lead digital execution plans, and ensure that automation, data, and technology systems are secure, resilient, and enabling operational excellence.
Digital Supply Chain & Smart Manufacturing Enablement (Primary Focus)
- Own and maintain the site Digital Master Plan, aligned with North America and Global digital and automation standards.
- Lead the adoption of digital technologies including MES, Data Platform, data models, AI, IIoT, DCS, and Smart Manufacturing solutions.
- Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and NAM/Global digital teams to support Capital Projects that enhance efficiency, safety, and asset performance.
- Lead operational data management: reporting, cyber controls, data classification, governance, data flow mapping, and secure access.
- Support capital projects requiring digital/automation expertise and ensure digitalization is embedded by design.
- Operate the Cyber Global Risk Management System (GRMS) at the site and ensure ongoing compliance with cyber controls.
- Lead the site’s IEC 62443 lifecycle activities, including risk assessments, patching, hardening, and vulnerability mitigation.
- Act as the site focal point for cyber metrics, reporting, incident response coordination, and governance reviews.
- Handle secure remote access systems and continuous threat detection platforms.
- Liaise with Global Cyber Centres of Excellence to bring up and resolve threats.
- Provide consultation on Industrial Control & Automation Systems at the site, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and networked control systems.
- Guide site engineering teams on design standards, automation architectures, and integration requirements.
- Support problem solving and issue resolution with onsite teams and 3rd‑party integrators.
- Own OT disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including simulation/testing.
- Manage key OT/digital vendors, including service level agreements, critical metrics, contract renewals, and performance evaluations.
- Oversee integrators providing automation, network, or cybersecurity services.
- Ensure vendor access and remote support follows secure processes and audit controls.
- Provide coaching and training for local teams on digital systems, cyber controls, and secure OT practices.
- Lead communication and change‑management activities for digital projects and cyber initiatives.
- Serve as a role model for ManEx / core processes, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Engineering degree (ME, EE, CE, or equivalent) or time‑served engineering trade qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in OT, automation, digital systems, or operations environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in process control, PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, automation networks, or robotics.
- Experience leading digital or automation projects in manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of OT/IT networking concepts.
- Experience in structured problem solving (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, ManEx).
- IEC 62443 training or certification (or willingness to undertake).
- Experience implementing MES, DCS, IIoT or Smart Manufacturing technologies.
- Understanding of engineering safety systems and hazard identification.
- Experience handling automation vendors, integrators, and cyber tool providers.
- Financial literacy in Capex, maintenance budgets, and digital cost modeling.
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Rewards & Benefits Statement
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
Diversity Statement
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Worker Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Montgomery
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date
2026-04-17
Salary Range
Minimum Salary:
$61275
Maximum Salary
$102125
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.
Salary : $61,275 - $102,125