• Designing, executing & improving Heidelberg Materials global Cyber Security strategy and roadmap in cooperation with all relevant business lines, stakeholders, and the VP Security (Group CISO)
• Provide effective leadership, professional as well as personal development and guidance to a team of Security Officers in Group, Area, region & country (25 FTE)
• Taking over accountability for all Cyber Security key initiatives, ensuring quality, budget and timeline
• Enabling the Security Officers globally to link all Cyber Security program to material loss mitigation scenarios by defining a set of Cyber Security & financial KPIs to prove value of investments
• Maintain effective communication with Senior Management, providing regular updates on Cyber Security strategy & roadmap as well as risks, vulnerabilities & threats to Heidelberg Material business
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with Cyber Security policies and standards across Heidelberg Materials.
• Tight collaboration with other Heidelberg Materials departments to identify and prioritize demands & requirements in alignment with the Heidelberg Materials global Cyber Security strategy
• Translate business needs in demand & requirements inside Heidelberg Materials and design the Cyber Security program & roadmap of Heidelberg Materials
• Promoting a secure first mindset globally through training and cross-functional awareness campaigns in Heidelberg Materials
• Onboarding, mentoring & developing the Security Officer Junior, Expert and Senior staff globally
• Direct report to Heidelberg Materials VP Security (Group CISO) and member of Cyber Security leadership team

• Master’s degree in business informatics, Computer Science, or a related field and/or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within Cyber Security in a global and/or production focused environment
• A minimum of 10 years professional experience in IT, OT and/or Cyber Security programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Previous experience as a Head of or Principal Information Security Officer is an advantage
• Self-Starter mentality with willingness to actively shape the current as well as future global Cyber Security strategy of Heidelberg Materials
• Experience to lead an international team and drive a global Cyber Security program
• Experience in collaboration with nearshore resources is an advantage
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to act as an interface between business departments, the internal IT-departments, and the VP Security
• Security Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CISA) or willingness to certify
• Ability to identify, adopt and understand Cyber Security trends & risks to business
• Good technology- & service-based vendor knowledge as well as solid network in the security market
• Excellent level-appropriate communication and presentation skills
• Excellent language skills in German and English
• The candidate must be willing and able to travel up to 40% globally of the work time

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
• Job Ticket, Job Bike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car