KONE · 7 hours ago
Head of Cybersecurity, China
Shanghai FL HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveKONE is a leader in the elevator and escalator industry, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Area Leader for the China region. The role involves driving regional cybersecurity execution, engaging with customers on security requirements, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity resilience across the organization.
IndustrialManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Drive regional cybersecurity execution with customer and business impact in mind, aligning with global strategies and ensuring that local business needs, regulatory requirements, and threat landscapes are addressed
You will interact regularly with KONE’s key customers to showcase our cybersecurity posture and address their security requirements
Drive the implementation of global cybersecurity awareness and competence development programs within your area, fostering a proactive and informed security culture across all organizational levels and roles, including management, sales, and service technicians
Represent your area in the Cybersecurity Extended Leadership Team, sharing insights, aligning priorities, and contributing to global cybersecurity strategy development – ensuring that customer needs and regional realities are reflected in enterprise-wide decisions
Qualification
Required
Proven track record in leading cybersecurity programs, including awareness, risk management, and product security initiatives across complex organizations
Strong strategic and operational mindset, with the ability to translate global cybersecurity strategies into actionable regional execution plans
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business units, IT, product teams, external partners, and customers
Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, including familiarity with global frameworks such as ISO 27001 and IEC 62443 and regulations relevant to the area, e.g. China Cybersecurity Law and MLPS 2.0
Understanding of emerging technologies and threats, including AI, IoT, and cloud security, and how they impact regional cybersecurity posture
Ability to work in a multicultural and multi-regional environment, with sensitivity to local business needs and regulatory landscapes
B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in information technology, engineering, cybersecurity, business administration or a related field
Preferred
Experience in a customer-facing role, such as product management, sales management, or customer solution engineering, is considered an advantage
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or equivalent are considered an advantage
Company
KONE
KONE designs and manufactures elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and automatic doors for buildings.
Founded in 1910
10001+ employees
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