Information Security & Digital Transformation Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Information Security & Digital Transformation Manager

• Focus: Information security leadership and international IT project delivery (security, infrastructure, cloud)

Description

You will lead and continuously develop the organization’s information security management system (ISMS), including policies, risk assessments, compliance (TISAX/customer requirements), audits, and incident management. You will also manage strategic international IT projects across cyber security, infrastructure, cloud services, AI, and Microsoft 365/Azure, coordinating internal teams and external partners to ensure successful implementation and adoption. The role requires a hands-on, solution-oriented approach and strong stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

Information Security

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Group ISMS

• Define and maintain information security policies, standards, and guidelines

• Lead the TISAX rollout

• Drive compliance with TISAX, customer security requirements, and internal standards

• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate mitigation measures

• Lead security awareness and training activities

• Coordinate internal and external information security audits

• Manage security incidents and coordinate investigations and corrective actions

• Collaborate with Data Protection and external SOC providers

• Prepare security status reports and management dashboards

• Monitor cybersecurity trends, threats, and regulatory requirements

IT Project Management

• Plan, lead, and deliver international IT projects in cybersecurity, AI, infrastructure, cloud services, and Microsoft 365

• Define scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans

• Coordinate internal teams and external service providers

• Manage project risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communication

• Ensure successful implementation and user adoption of new technologies

• Support IT strategy and digital transformation initiatives

• Create business cases and proposals for management approval

• Maintain project documentation and governance standards

Requirements

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

• Several years of professional experience in information security, IT infrastructure, or cloud environments

• Experience managing medium to large international IT projects

• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (ISO 27001, NIST, TISAX or similar)

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern infrastructure technologies

• Experience with external service providers and managed security services

• Hands-on mentality; balanced strategic thinking and operational execution

• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset focused on measurable business value

• Comfortable working in a lean international IT organization

• Ability to take ownership and drive topics independently through implementation

• Collaborative team player and willingness to contribute beyond the role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences

• Fluent English (written and spoken)

• Willingness to travel occasionally

Benefits

• High-visibility role within an international manufacturing group

• Opportunity to shape the future of information security across the Group

• Participation in strategic global IT initiatives

• International collaboration and long-term development opportunities

• Role within a financially stable family-owned company