Head of OT&A Integration

Page Executive; Bremen; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting project opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A global integration company is seeking a Head of OT&A Integration to lead the end-to-end deployment of operational technology products. You will manage a team of OT experts and collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure successful modernization of terminal operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management, extensive project management experience, and proficiency in various OT systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deep professional knowledge of infrastructure (brown- or greenfield plants).
• Proven experience leading project management and complex OT/automation deployments.
• Leadership experience managing technical teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end deployment of OT products across the project.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans.
• Manage and lead a team of OT experts, ensuring engagement and alignment with project goals.
• Provide regular reporting on project progress to senior management.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Change Management

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

OT systems (TOS, ECS, PLC/SCADA)

Middleware/API

OPC UA

5G

Cybersecurity

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is delivering a major transformation initiative, integrating advanced Operational Technology & Automation (OT&A) solutions to modernise terminal operations. The organisation operates in a highly technical, global environment and partners with cross‑functional teams, and terminal operations to implement next‑generation automated systems.

Job Description

The Head of OT&A Integration leads the end‑to‑end deployment of OT products across the project, additionally:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), including scope, timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Ensure the OT/operational performance ramp‑up is setting/keeping up with the overall Project delivery pace, switch over from conventional to automated assets and yard to be linked to the performance of automated equipment.
• Be a sparring partner to all functional departments and challenge requirements for modernization and technical integration set‑up to ensure we use the most up‑to‑date solutions with fit‑for‑purpose approach
• Define and execute the OT product optimization strategy in collaboration with Product owners, OEMs and Terminal stakeholders
• Continuously ensure the deployment fulfills all site‑specific needs as defined in consultation with the project and terminal teams within the product blueprint for site deployment.
• Manage and lead a team of OT experts, ensuring they stay engaged, motivated, and aligned with project goals.
• To operationalize global, cross‑functional product definitions within terminal specific conditions including any related site‑specific configurations that need to be aligned between global and local stakeholders
• To provide regular reporting on project progress, budget status, and key performance indicators to senior management.
• To work closely with other OT&A Managers and Project Execution globally to establish a common deployment approach and continuously improve same, make use of the best practices and ensure the relevant framework is implemented / followed as applicable

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management; Master's preferred.
• Deep professional knowledge of infrastructure (cg. brown- or greenfield plants)
• Proven experience leading project management and complex OT/automation deployments.
• Strong understanding of OT systems such as TOS, ECS, PLC/SCADA, middleware/API, OPC UA, 5G, and cybersecurity.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change‑management capabilities.
• Leadership experience managing technical teams and vendors.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced project environment.
• English proficiency, German preferable

What's on Offer

Exciting opportunity to work on a project and have the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.