Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Türkiye is looking for a talented colleague for the Product Owner – Infrastructure & Cybersecurity and Compliance position. Take this opportunity to GROW together!

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the strategic development and ensuring operational excellence of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives. Acting as a strategic partner, you will align these initiatives with business objectives in a dynamic FMCG environment, delivering measurable value through close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization.

You will report directly to the IT & Data Director and have people management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational excellence of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Define and implement IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies across manufacturing, logistics, and commercial domains.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, risk frameworks, and compliance programs (e.g., NIS2).
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of IT systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts.
• Support agile, product-centric IT operations and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Deliver KPI dashboards and performance reports to executive leadership.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and training across the organization.
• Maintain documentation and evidence for audits, certifications, and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with internal audit, legal, and compliance teams to address findings and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and enforce IT policies, procedures, and access controls to ensure consistent compliance across environments.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery strategies for all critical infrastructure systems.
• Ensure regular testing and validation of DR plans, including backup and restore procedures, failover systems, and recovery time objectives (RTOs).
• Collaborate with application owners and IT teams to ensure DR plans are aligned with business requirements.
• Maintain documentation of DR procedures and ensure they are up to date and accessible.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align IT and cybersecurity efforts with enterprise risk management.
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a high-performance culture through coaching, agile practices, and talent development.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Executive Leadership, Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, HR, Finance, Manufacturing, Commercial, R&D IT) and external partners (e.g., regulatory bodies, auditors, technology vendors, cloud providers).
• Navigate key challenges, including complex hybrid/multi-cloud environments, evolving cybersecurity regulations, budget constraints, and cultural transformation toward agile, product-oriented IT.

About You

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with SAP, ERP integration, and enterprise platforms (e.g., CRM, CMS, SFA/DMS).
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2).
• Proven track record in managing complex IT ecosystems and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, virtualization technologies, and cybersecurity tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.
• Strong competencies in the following areas:

*Strategic & Technical: IT Infrastructure Strategy, Cybersecurity Governance, ERP Integration, Compliance

*Operational: Agile Delivery, Project & Change Management, Business Continuity

*Leadership: Stakeholder Communication, Team Development, Innovation, Problem Solving

About Us, What We Offer, and What's Next

Being a Danoner means creating your own working experience.

• You can design your own way of working with our hybrid working model.
• Our head office is in Ataşehir.
• You can choose your daily 8-hour working period within our flexible working hours.
• Danone supports your home expenses during home office days with a dedicated allowance.
• Enjoy flexible summers! You can work remotely for 4 weeks during July and August.
• During summer, we finish work early on Fridays (by 15:00) to enjoy the rest of the day and start the weekend earlier.
• We offer various leave options to support work-life balance and well-being, such as 5 days of "I'm New in Danone" leave and 1 day of "My Future is Good" leave.

We promote diversity and equal opportunity, considering all nominations regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Working with us means doing things your way — your work style, development path, and progress are all up to you.

Our environment is fast-paced, with challenging tasks and opportunities to work with some of the world's best brands, such as Activia, Danone, Danino, Danette, Aptamil, Bebelac, Hayat, and Sırma. We guarantee you can be yourself here.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial — the impact you make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

What we offer

This position provides visibility and opportunities to grow your expertise, take end-to-end responsibility for driving change and growth, and work with multiple stakeholders. We focus on talent development and career growth for our employees.

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