Cyber Digital Platform, Data & AI Director

Who are we?

Sonepar is an independent family-owned group and a world leader in the distribution of electrical equipment, solutions and related services to the trade. In 2024, Sonepar generated a turnover of €32.5 billion. With a presence in 40 countries and an extensive network of retail outlets, the Group is undertaking an ambitious transformation to make life easier for its customers by offering them an omnichannel experience and a range of sustainable solutions for the industrial, construction and energy sectors. Our 46,000 employees are committed to the electrification of the world and united by a shared Purpose: “Power Progress for Future Generations.

At Sonepar, we value your skills and your passion, and if your career path has taken a few twists and turns, that only serves to enrich your story. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued for who they are. Regardless of physical ability, requirements, gender, sexual orientation, educational background or other aspects of diversity, every role at Sonepar is open to people who share our core values and commitments. We are proud to have been awarded the GEEIS (Gender Equality for European & International Standard) label and to be a partner of AGEFIPH (Association for the Management of the Fund for the Professional Integration of People with Disabilities).

Cybersecurity is a business enabler of Sonepar transformation, ensuring trust, resilience, and regulatory compliance across platforms, data, and AI initiatives.

Sonepar is seeking a strategic and visionary Cybersecurity Director for the Digital Platform, Integration, Data & AI scope, reporting directly to the SVP Cybersecurity & Infrastructure.

The role acts as cybersecurity officer, trusted advisor, and business partner for Sonepar’s most critical global digital platforms, ensuring that cyber risk is actively managed while enabling innovation, scale, and speed.

This position manages cyber risk for platforms supporting Sonepar’s digital transformation and AI ambitions, operating at the intersection of technology, data, governance, and business outcomes.

The remit covers global, business‑critical platforms, including:

• Omnichannel customer and associate sales digital platform (SPARK)
• Sonepar Data Platform
• Sonepar Integration Layer
• Sonepar AI Platform

Key Responsibilities

1. Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Ownership

• Propose to the SVPs the cybersecurity strategy for Digital Platform, Data & AI in alignment with Group strategy and risk appetite.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize strategic and emerging risks, including AI‑specific, data protection, and platform concentration risks.
• Ensure continuous risk monitoring, mitigation planning, and executive‑level reporting.

2. Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Adapt Group cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to Digital Platform, Data & AI scopes.
• Define and deploy security control frameworks, audit requirements, and assurance models.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and internal governance expectations.
• Represent Information Security in key governance bodies, steering committees, and transformation programs.

3. Business Partnership & Enablement

• Act as a trusted cybersecurity advisor for Digital Factory, integration, data, and AI teams.
• Engage early in product and platform roadmaps to anticipate and address cybersecurity challenges.
• Translate cyber risks into business‑relevant language, enabling informed decision‑making by executives and product owners.
• Ensure Secure & Responsible AI by design, embedding security, data protection, and resilience controls across AI model development, training, deployment, and operations.

4. Operational Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage global cybersecurity services and capabilities to cover the scope efficiently and consistently.
• Define meaningful KPIs and dashboards for executive management and risk committees.
• Drive continuous improvement to industrialize risk capture, consolidation, and reporting for decision support.

5. Awareness, Culture & Representation

• Sponsor and support targeted security awareness programs related to data, platforms, and AI.
• Act as the cybersecurity reference for this scope within cross‑functional working groups.
• Promote a risk‑aware and innovation‑friendly security culture across global teams.

The experience you bring

• Education: You hold some of these certifications: ISO27001 Auditor, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CGEIT 

• Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience in using frameworks like NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002 and ISO 27005
  • Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity officer or equivalent senior role
  • Solid understanding of AI models, data platforms, and modern development practices
  • Experience working closely with developers, data analysts, and data scientists
  • Strong experience in information security governance, risk management, and strategic planning

• Softskills

• • Fluent in English, fluent in French, oral and written, with impeccable Executive presentation
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills – capable to act as a leader but also act as a team player to promote the value of security with internal and external senior executives. 
  • Capable of efficiently managing both direct and indirect employees.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, with a clear ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and explain complex matters in understandable form to general business professionals.
  • Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues, driving solutions through to completion.
  • Strong work ethic, professional integrity and the ability to handle confidential matters in a professional manner, applying the appropriate level of judgement and maturity.
  • Proactive, hardworking, team player and results oriented.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change

Work Mode & Location

- Hybrid: 3 days in Paris (8ème) after the trial period

Benefits that await you:

The role - Your daily activities will be interesting, stimulating and varied... No two days are alike!

The organisation - You'll be part of the Sonepar family and share the same values!

The culture - You'll be working in an international environment.

The team - Our dynamic, multidisciplinary, open-minded and talented team is eager to welcome additional skills to continue to meet the challenge.

75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass.

Swile Ticket restaurant card

Gym exclusively reserved for the company and made available to employees free of charge.

Sustainable mobility package

Health insurance & Welfare

Employee Savings Plan & Profit Sharing Bonus.

Recruitment process

• Pre screening interview with a Talent Acquisition 
• Hiring manager's interview 
• Interview with a member of SONEPAR Digital Factory 
• Final HR interview 

We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy many employee benefits by applying online. Sonepar HQ is thankful for your interest in joining the team, only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

More information on Sonepar:

Website: www.sonepar.com 

Twitter: @sonepar

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar/  

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