Global OT Stream Lead

Givaudan; Ashford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive package

Learning opportunities

Creative team

Job summary

Givaudan in Ashford, United Kingdom, is seeking a Global OT Stream Lead to drive strategy, implementation, and maintenance of OT systems across the organization. You will lead a global team, align programs with global objectives, and foster collaboration between IT and OT across sites.

Reporting to the Head of CoE, you will oversee OT infra such as SCADA, PLCs, DCS, MES, and other automation tech, while ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree / MSc in Computer Science, Automation, or a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Minimum of 10+ years in Operational Technology or related industrial fields.
• Proven leadership of geographically dispersed teams in a multinational setting.
• Strong knowledge of OT systems and IT/OT convergence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of Regional OT Managers and champion standardization.
• Develop and implement a global OT strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee OT infrastructure (SCADA, PLCs, DCS, MES, HMI) and applications.
• Collaborate with IT/OT partners and ensure cybersecurity by design.
• Support site upgrades, startups, and process engineering inputs.

Skills

OT systems

Team leadership

IT/OT convergence

Cybersecurity by design

Project management

Cloud computing

IoT & Industry 4.0

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/MSc in Computer Science or Automation

Tools

SCADA

MES

PLC

DCS

HMI

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Global OT Stream Lead - Your future role?

As the Global OT Stream Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the strategy, implementation, and maintenance of OT systems across the organization. You will ensure alignment with global business objectives, supports digital transformation initiatives, and maintains secure, reliable, and efficient OT environments. You will liaise with Operations, EHS, Quality, IM&S, ManEx & IT to align programs and projects for improving technical know how and knowledge in Givaudan. By leading a global team of Regional OT Managers and supporting local OT Champions, you will foster collaboration, standardization, and innovation across all operational sites.

In this role you will report directly to the Head of CoE.

Multiple location: Caronno Pertusella (Italy), Vernier (Switzerland), Avignon (France), Makó (Hungary), Ashford (UK), Naarden (Netherlands)

Your Main Responsibilities Will Be

People management

• Lead and mentor a global team of Regional OT Managers, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for professional growth, while empowering them to enable local OT Champions to drive site-specific initiatives aligned with global standards
• Foster a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between IT and OT teams at the global, regional, and site levels
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and implement training programs to enhance team competencies
• Function management
• Develop and implement a global OT strategy (standardization, security and skills & knowledge) that aligns with organizational goals and ensures the scalability and sustainability of OT systems
• Oversee the management of OT infrastructure, systems, and applications, including SCADA, PLCs, DCS, UNS, MES, and other industrial automation technologies
• Co‑own IT/OT initiatives by standardizing software (architecture, deployment, training, compliance, lifecycle management), enabling cybersecurity by design, and supporting key program adoption (UNS, MES, IT/OT)
• Develop OT Vision and convert it into programs/projects to achieve company goals
• Establish and enforce global OT standards, policies, and best practices across all regions and sites
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, and operational safety requirements for standardized OT systems
• Collaborate with engineering, and operations teams to align OT initiatives with enterprise-wide goals
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and incorporating them into the global OT roadmap
• Ensure transfer of best practices from local organization and embed them into standards
• Provide support to project teams at each phase of projects involving process engineering, whether in the context of a site upgrade or new factory, i.e. during design, trial, commissioning and start up phases
• Ability to create and maintain a network of experts within Givaudan
• Responsible for content development for training and startup of new equipment where applicable

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Bachelor's degree / MSc in Computer Science, Automation, or a related field
• Fluent in English
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Operational Technology, Industrial Automation, or related fields such as Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, or Process Industries
• Proven track record of leading and managing geographically dispersed teams, including Regional OT Managers and other senior-level technical professionals
• Experience working in a multinational organization with cross-cultural and cross-functional teams
• In-depth knowledge of OT systems, including SCADA, MES, PLCs, DCS, HMI, and related industrial automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence and associated challenges, such as network integration and data sharing.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards applicable to OT environments (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST).
• Experience with cloud computing, IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies

Our Benefits

• Attractive package with benefits
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Other local benefits based on where you are based

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow. Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.