IT/OT Systems Team Leader

Swatch Group; Marin-Epagnier; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Swatch Group is seeking an IT/OT Systems Team Leader to reinforce the IT Team. The role focuses on reliability, security, support and continuous improvement of business-critical and manufacturing-critical information systems across the company.

You will act as a senior technical expert, provide hands-on administration and drive modernization through automation, DevOps, and containerization. The position balances technical work (about 80%) with team leadership (about 20%).

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT/OT systems teams in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server administration.
• Proven ability to implement automation and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Systems Applications team and the Field Services team.
• Ensure reliable, secure and efficient operation of business-critical and manufacturing-critical systems and applications.
• Provide technical expertise across Windows, Linux, applications and OT environments.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Coordinate operational activities with infrastructure teams, partners and vendors.
• Drive automation, containerization and modern deployment practices (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Ensure documentation, knowledge transfer and cross-training.
• Contribute to ICT projects and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to cybersecurity, business continuity and compliance.

Skills

Windows

Linux

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Cybersecurity

Incident management

IT/OT integration

Job description

Job description

In order to reinforce our IT Team, we are recruiting an

IT/OT Systems Team Leader

Mission :

Ensure the reliability, security, support and continuous improvement of business-critical and manufacturing-critical information systems across the company.

Act as a senior technical expert, providing hands-on administration, support and evolution of applications, systems and platforms supporting both business and manufacturing activities.

Contribute to the modernization of the company's technology landscape through automation, DevOps practices and containerization technologies.

Coordinate the daily activities of the Systems, Applications team and the Field Services team, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing and operational excellence.

This position is primarily technical in nature, with approximately 80% of the workload dedicated to technical activities and up to 20% dedicated to team coordination and operational leadership.

Tasks & responsibilites :

• Lead and coordinate the Systems Applications team and the Field Services team
• Ensure reliable, secure and efficient operation of business-critical and manufacturing-critical systems and applications
• Provide technical expertise across Windows, Linux, applications and operational technology environments
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents
• Coordinate operational activities with Swatch Group infrastructure teams, external partners and vendors
• Drive automation, containerization and modern application deployment practices, including Docker and Kubernetes technologies
• Ensure appropriate documentation, knowledge transfer and cross-training to strengthen operational resilience and reduce dependency on key individuals
• Participate in ICT projects and support the continuous improvement of systems, services and processes
• Contribute to cybersecurity, business continuity and compliance initiatives.