IT Manager - Operational Technology

Cintas; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Skills development and training opportunities

Job summary

Cintas in Mason, Ohio is seeking an IT Manager – Operational Technology (OT) to oversee technology performance and security in operating environments.

The role involves leading OT solutions, aligning strategies with business goals, and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of IT/OT experience and is knowledgeable in cybersecurity and industrial networking. Cintas offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT/OT experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting daily team activities, and coaching/mentoring team members.
• Working knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLC networks, and industrial IoT platforms.
• Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity, industrial networking, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT solutions to ensure scalable, secure, high-performing systems.
• Standardize design, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Align OT strategy with business goals and industry standards.
• Oversee portfolio, vendors, and cross-functional delivery.
• Enforce security and architecture standards.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing OT team.

Skills

IT/OT experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Working knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLC networks

OT cybersecurity knowledge

Job description

Job Description

The IT Manager – Operational Technology (OT) is responsible for the performance, stability, and security of the technology powering our operating environments. This role leads the deployment and operation of OT platforms, ensuring they meet standards. As a lead partner to Production and Engineering, the Manager translates operational needs into reliable technical solutions that maximize business outcomes, reliability and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead OT solutions to ensure scalable, secure, high‑performing systems.
• Standardize design, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Align OT strategy with business goals and industry standards.
• Oversee portfolio, vendors, and cross‑functional delivery.
• Enforce security and architecture standards.
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing OT team.

Skills / Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of IT/OT experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting daily team activities, and coaching/mentoring team members.
• Working knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLC networks, and industrial IoT platforms.
• Working knowledge of OT cybersecurity, industrial networking, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, or process industries.
• Experience supporting cloud or analytics solutions for OT data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with premiums below the national average. Four medical plan options, one offered at zero cost.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match / profit sharing / employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Disability, life and AD&D insurance, 100% company paid.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Skills development, training and career advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.