Pioneering 3D‑graphene supermaterials for batteries, composites and sensors to transform major industries.
Lead global IT, cybersecurity, and compliance strategy for Lyten-Northvolt.
3 days ago ago
$275,000 - $412,400
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Jose, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
315 Employees
Service Specialisms
Advanced Materials
Lithium‑Sulfur Battery Development
Composite Materials
Sensor Technology
Battery Supply Chain Localization
Decarbonization Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Transport
Automotive
Aerospace
Defense
Consumer Electronics
Space
Role
Description
digital core
cybersecurity
itsm
soc
data governance
hybrid infrastructure
Lead the design and deployment of the modern digital core (ERP – NetSuite, MES – Northcloud, PLM) that forms the backbone of global operations.
Build and lead high-performing global and regional IT teams, ensuring dual-reporting alignment to both local business needs and global standards.
Architect and lead a unified cybersecurity strategy based on Zero Trust principles, securing both corporate (IT) and factory floor (OT) environments.
Play a key leadership role in the Integration Management Office (IMO), contributing to planning, governance, and execution of the post-merger roadmap.
Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
Build and embed “compliance by design” into system architectures, especially for federal and defense-facing product lines.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and accountable IT culture, aligned with the principles of agility, transparency, and trust.
Act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing direction on IT risk, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and compliance readiness.
Implement standardized ITSM practices and tools (e.g., Freshworks), enabling a Follow-the-Sun support model.
Translate the global IT roadmap into an actionable multi-year strategic plan with clear milestones aligned to the phased integration (Stabilize, Harmonize, Innovate).
Lead the assessment, selection, and rationalization of acquired systems, ensuring optimal ROI and strategic fit.
Oversee data governance and cross-border data flows in alignment with global privacy standards and enterprise risk tolerance.
Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
Establish and oversee a global Security Operations Center (SOC) and implement specialized OT security monitoring tools.
Drive early wins in infrastructure, collaboration tools, and workforce enablement, demonstrating tangible post-merger value.
Drive the cultural integration of acquired entities through shared systems, collaboration tools, and standardized business processes—supporting the “One Lyten” vision.
Ensure global compliance with GDPR, CMMC, SOX, ITAR, and other applicable international regulatory requirements.
Champion career development, training, and retention initiatives for critical talent across North America and Europe.
Oversee the global hybrid infrastructure across cloud, data centers, and factory edge computing, ensuring high availability and scalability.
Ensure robust identity and access management, network segmentation, and endpoint protection across all global operations.
Requirements
10+ years
compliance
cissp
bachelor’s
teamwork
netsuite
10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity leadership, including at least 5 years in a global or multi-region management role.
Expertise in global regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX, CMMC, ITAR) and IT/OT security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171/172, ISO 27001).
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
Demonstrated success leading complex IT integrations, ERP implementations (preferably NetSuite), and digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure and application portfolios across distributed teams and time zones.
Benefits
Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.