OT Technology Leader

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced OT Technology Leader to manage OT systems and oversee incident response. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and drive OT/IT convergence initiatives while ensuring compliance with security protocols. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in IT, over 5 years in OT environments, and strong project management skills. This hybrid role offers development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Coaching and mentoring programs

Development opportunities

Learning programs

Supportive team

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in OT or IT environments.
• Experience with OT systems (ICS, SCADA) and managing OT devices.
• Knowledge of OT security standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for 2nd-level OT incident support.
• Oversee local change management processes for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Manage the onboarding of OT devices and applications.

Skills

OT incident management

Change management

OT security standards

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Northern Ireland (Belfast) Northern Ireland (Belfast) Information Technology Hybrid Experienced Professionals Department : Enabling Technology, Digital & Technology Platform Services Location : Northern Ireland Contract : Permanent

ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB

We are seeking a highly skilled OT Technology Leader to manage and coordinate OT systems within the BUs. This role will work closely with local cross‑functional teams to ensure the smooth operation of OT environments, manage OT incidents, and oversee the local implementation of change management processes. As a key liaison between the OT and IT teams at a country level, you will also promote OT / IT convergence initiatives, ensuring seamless communication, integration, and security across the local OT landscape. This is a pivotal country‑based role, focused on improving local OT service management, optimizing operational efficiency, and enhancing cybersecurity in coordination with local stakeholders.

YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Country‑Level Incident Management : Serve as the primary point of contact for 2nd‑level OT incident support, handling escalation and resolution processes locally, coordinating with third parties and internal teams when necessary.
• Local Change Management : Oversee the OPEX and CAPEX change processes within the country, ensuring that all local changes are tracked, documented, and updated in the OT CMDB.
• OT / IT Convergence Leadership : Act as the local ambassador for OT / IT convergence initiatives, facilitating collaboration between OT and IT teams to ensure smooth integration and process alignment at the country level.
• OT Device & Application Oversight : Manage the onboarding of OT devices to systems such as OT Active Directory, and oversee the lifecycle of OT applications specific to the local environment, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Security Oversight : Lead local security assessments for OT systems, implement security best practices, and collaborate with the Managed Detection and Response (MxDR) team to resolve security incidents specific to the country’s OT operations.
• Stakeholder Communication : Maintain clear and effective communication with local stakeholders, vendors, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring everyone is informed and trained on OT processes and cybersecurity protocols.

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in OT or IT environments with a focus on incident and change management.
• Experience with OT systems (ICS, SCADA) and managing OT devices in a country‑specific or regional context.
• Strong project management experience, particularly in local OPEX and CAPEX processes.
• Knowledge of OT security standards and best practices, including segmentation and vulnerability management.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with local teams and third‑party vendors.
• Preferred certifications : CISSP, CISM, or similar, are preferred but not mandatory.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM

We are Coca‑Cola Hellenic, a growth‑focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca‑Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio‑economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact. We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth. We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be. And although we have so much to be proud of, we always stay humble. We believe the real magic happens – for us and for you – when we OPEN UP.

Benefits

• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Development opportunities
• Equal opportunity employer
• IT Equipment
• Learning programs
• Work with iconic brands
• Supportive team
• Volunteering Opportunities