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.