Jobs in Carlisle, United Kingdom

Role : OT/IT Integration Lead – Digital Manufacturing

Location: Remote (EMEA)

Reports to: CIO Office Director

The Role:

The OT/IT Integration Lead will be responsible for building and leading the digital manufacturing function within IT. This role will serve as the central point of coordination for all initiatives related to Operational Technology (OT) environments, their integration with IT, and the modernization of manufacturing systems. The role will establish governance, security, and alignment across all OT systems, ensuring they are managed in line with enterprise IT standards while enabling smart manufacturing initiatives.

Our Company:

Morgan Advanced Materials is a global leader in manufacturing advanced materials development and production. Our mission is to supply innovative, high-performance materials that enable our customers' products to operate more efficiently, reliably, and durably. With a focus on digital transformation, Morgan IT is spearheading the implementation of modern IT architecture to support our business operations and facilitate future growth. We have a strategy of investing into our IT infrastructure to meet the needs of a forward thinking, global business and this role will play a significant role in that transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will build and maintain IT relationships with sites and support their IT experience.

OT Environment Oversight:

• Lead the discovery and assessment of existing OT environments.
• Develop and implement a plan to bring OT under centralized governance and control.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the OT landscape.

Governance and Collaboration:

• Form and lead a cross-functional OT Working Group comprising stakeholders from IT, manufacturing, security, and plant operations.
• Partner with other IT teams to develop policies, architecture, standards, and procedures for OT/IT integration, security, and lifecycle management.
• Establish and enforce a governance framework for OT systems across all manufacturing sites.

Security and Risk Management

• Assess and improve the security posture of OT environments in coordination with IT security.
• Implement network segmentation, monitoring, and secure remote access practices for OT systems in collaboration with Morgan’s network team.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443).

MES and Digital Manufacturing Enablement:

• Serve as the technical lead for MES platform architecture, governance, development, and deployment.
• Drive standardization and scalability of MES solutions across plants.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture and business stakeholders to align MES with broader digital transformation goals.

Strategy and Roadmap:

• Develop and maintain a roadmap for OT/IT convergence, MES deployment, and digital manufacturing maturity and driving business prioritization of MES investments
• Provide input into the enterprise architecture for digital manufacturing solutions.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Experience:

• 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing IT/OT environments.
• Proven track record of leading OT/IT integration projects.
• Hands-on experience with MES selection, design, and implementation.
• Experience in setting up and leading governance structures.

Technical Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of OT systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS), industrial networking, and their interfaces with IT.
• Familiarity with common MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, GE Digital, Ectobox, Ignition, Tulip, Litmus, etc.).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards relevant to OT (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF).
• Understanding of data integration, IIoT platforms, and edge computing.

Leadership and Communication:

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business-aligned initiatives.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and driving change in a federated environment.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting IT in a collaborative & supportive environment, we really want to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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