OT Strategy Lead: Digitalisation, Automation & Security

Diageo; Alloa; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension contribution 14%

Private health

Virtual GP

Benefits app

6 months paid family leave

On-site parking

Job summary

Diageo is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Lead to shape the site's OT strategy at Blackgrange, overseeing SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks. You will collaborate with the Global Engineering Team to drive digitalisation, automation, and security across operations.

As part of the Maturation transformation, you will advance OT solutions, manage change, and partner with operations to deliver resilient, automated production. A strong communicator with pragmatic leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Process Control Systems Engineering and Automation expertise.
• Proficiency in SCADA, PLC, HMI, and Industrial Networks.
• Experience in Industry 4.0 and IIOT technologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally in food and beverage.
• Familiarity with Engineering Hazard and Risk Identification.
• Experience with Cyber Security methodologies (IEC 62443) and Engineering Safety Systems (IEC 61508).
• Strong understanding of IT/OT Networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the OT strategy at the site level, aligned with Diageo’s global strategy.
• Drive the digitalisation and automation agenda for site operations.
• Oversee Management of Change processes within OT systems.
• Handle Industrial Data Models and support capital projects.
• Lead Cyber Security Lifecycle Management following IEC 62443 standards.
• Oversee third-party support contracts and secure remote access.
• Provide continuous threat detection and incident response technical support.
• Ensure the integrity of OT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
• Collaborate with site management teams on OT standard processes.
• Support the integration of SMART Factory Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

SCADA expertise

PLC familiarity

HMI expertise

Industrial networking

Cyber security

IT/OT knowledge

Job description

Diageo is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Lead to shape the site's OT strategy at Blackgrange, overseeing SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks. You will collaborate with the Global Engineering Team to drive digitalisation, automation, and security across operations.

As part of the Maturation transformation, you will advance OT solutions, manage change, and partner with operations to deliver resilient, automated production. A strong communicator with pragmatic leadership is essential.