IT Manager, Cybersecurity

Lindt & Sprüngli is a Swiss chocolate manufacturer and recognized as a global leader in the market for premium chocolate, offering a large selection of products around the world.  Lindt & Sprüngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of 175 years during which it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate under the key brand Lindt.

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the holding company of the US family of companies Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. and Russell Stover Chocolates Inc.  Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. offers a shared-services model acting as the Center of Excellence for the North American market by providing world-class Supply Chain, Project Management, Information Technology, and additional business services to the local entities. 

This is an exciting time to join our company as we are further accelerating the success story and market expansion over the next years.  High performing, entrepreneurial, result driven and passionate employees are key success factors for Lindt & Sprüngli.  We are warmly welcoming ambitious talents to join us.

• A highly passionate team driven for success

• A fast-changing business environment and entrepreneurial mindset

• Central and prime office location in Kansas City next to the Plaza

• US or international career opportunities within the Lindt Group

• Opportunities to be involved in employee committees

• A flexible work environment offering a hybrid model

• Market competitive compensation, annual bonus and benefits

• And of course – delicious premium chocolate!

• Excellence: You have passion for what you are doing and strive for excellence

• Innovation: You are constantly looking for new and better ways to deliver success

• Entrepreneurship: You are empowered and accountable for your actions and results

• Responsibility: You act with integrity and treat everyone with respect

• Collaboration: You support your colleagues across disciplines, business segments and geographies 

The Cybersecurity Manager collaborates with various teams and vendors to implement changes, updates, and resolve issues effectively. The manager ensures compliance with industry regulatory policies and procedures and prepares comprehensive reports and analyses on the systems. Furthermore, the manager provides strategic vision and direction to manage the organization's risk, ensuring business alignment, effective governance, and maintaining the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of systems and products. 

This position can be located in Stratham, NH or Kansas City, MO and will work a hybrid schedule reporting to one of those offices.

Essential Functions

• Provide direction for the company’s data and cybersecurity protection and oversee technology governance and policies

• Develop the company’s IT security strategy, security awareness programs, security architecture, and security incident response

• Provide strategic risk guidance for IT initiatives, including evaluating and recommending technical controls

• Inform business leaders about security risks and mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with IT and business compliance teams as needed and coordinate the IT component of internal and external audits, as well as federal and state examinations, to ensure security programs follow relevant laws, regulations, and policies

• Plan and oversee the IT security budget, resources, and projects

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and partners

• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and trends and recommend solutions to improve IT security functions and effectiveness

• Ensure adherence to IT security policies, standards, and best practices

• Train and mentor team members to improve IT security culture and awareness

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

• Demonstrated 3 years of managing others, providing solution designs, and operational excellence

• Train and mentor team members to improve IT security culture and awareness

• Train and mentor team members to improve IT security culture and awareness

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Demonstrated leadership in driving a culture of continuous improvement and Innovation

• Working technical knowledge of industry standards for IT security controls

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols

• Experience with ISO and NIST security frameworks

• Train and mentor team members to improve IT security culture and awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in security standards (ISC2 CC, ISC2 SSCP, Microsoft SC-xx)

• Broad hands-on knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, data encryption, and industry-standard practices

• In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems, including MS Windows, Linux, and Mac OS

Company Description

Lindt and Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Employment by Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.

Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Principals only, please.