OT Manager

iTrust Partnering; Berlin; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading specialty chemicals company is seeking an Operational Technology Manager to drive IT and OT integration. This strategic role focuses on enhancing digital operations and improving industrial automation while working to align manufacturing goals with technical roadmaps. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of OT systems and experience leading cross-functional projects in the life sciences industry.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in digital transformation in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects in high compliance settings.
• Familiarity with IoT platforms and MES/MOM architectures is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive IT / OT integration strategy.
• Act as a project lead for OT-related initiatives like MES upgrades.
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity policies and industry standards.

Kenntnisse

Technical experience with OT systems

Understanding of industrial network infrastructure

Project leadership

Cybersecurity knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

We are hiring : OT Manager (Permanent Role)

Description

Our client is a global speciality chemicals business with a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century. Their aim is to help their customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and well-being of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint. They are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease their own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Are you ready to drive digital transformation in manufacturing? The Operational Technology Manager is a strategic, business-facing role that focuses on integrating IT and OT environments, enhancing industrial automation, and improving digital operations.

This is not a hands-on engineering or operations role; it's about strategy, architecture, project leadership, and IT / OT collaboration. You’ll work closely with internal departments to align manufacturing, automation, and business goals through smart OT integration.

Location : Remote, Germany or hybrid in Barcelona, Spain

Industry : Life Science

What You'll Do

• Define and drive the IT / OT integration strategy aligned with digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 goals
• Collaborate with business, operations, and IT teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical roadmaps
• Act as a project lead for OT-related initiatives, such as MES upgrades, SCADA integration, and cybersecurity enhancements
• Evaluate and guide technology selection, vendor partnerships, and system architectures
• Provide oversight across SCADA, PLC, MES, ALM, and industrial network infrastructure projects
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity policies, and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISA / IEC 62443)

Who You Are

• You have technical experience with OT systems, processes, and technologies preferred
• You understand industrial network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application lifecycle management, even if you don’t configure systems yourself
• You are comfortable leading cross-functional projects and working in environments with high availability and strict compliance needs
• Bonus if you’ve worked with digital manufacturing tools, IoT platforms, or have familiarity with MES / MOM architectures

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about digital transformation in manufacturing and can bridge the gap between IT and OT, we want to hear from you.