OT Manager

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in life science is seeking an Operational Technology Manager to drive digital transformation in manufacturing. This strategic role emphasizes integrating IT and OT systems, leading cross-functional projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance industrial automation. Ideal candidates should possess technical experience with OT systems and a passion for innovation in digital manufacturing.

Qualifikationen

• Technical experience with OT systems, processes, and technologies preferred.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with MES/MOM architectures is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive the IT/OT integration strategy aligned with digital manufacturing.
• Act as a project lead for OT-related initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and industry standards.

Kenntnisse

Project Leadership

IT/OT Integration

Cybersecurity

Industrial Network Infrastructure

Digital Manufacturing Tools

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.