IT/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager

Imerys; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys is seeking an IT/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager to deliver manufacturing application projects and define solution scope. You will collaborate with IT and OT teams to align with group strategy and drive digital factory initiatives.

The role focuses on delivering manufacturing solutions, ensuring safety and environmental compliance, and rolling out the IT/OT portfolio across sites, with ~25% travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Systems or Engineering.
• 5+ years in industrial or automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of automation solutions, OT, and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Interface between IT and Operations.
• Develop deep knowledge of business areas and plant operations.
• Educate partners about IT processes, roles, and capabilities.
• Establish communication processes across functions.

Skills

Project management

Industrial IT

Automation

Stakeholder management

Business capability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Systems or Engineering

Tools

OPC UA

Job description

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position IT/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager

Job Summary Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 17,500 employees around the globe can thrive. We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in. Digitalization of the factory is a challenge for all organizations. Connecting the shop floor must be a global project if aiming at becoming a smart factory. Breaking the cultural boundaries between Information technologies (IT) and Operation technologies (OT) enables Imerys to build its own path towards Manufacturing applications solution deployment. The IT/OT team implements and enforces standards and policies as defined by the Group. The IT/OT team designs, deploys and supports regional and Business areas specific solutions and applications. This position is part of IT/OT Manufacturing Application Delivery team. The IT/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of manufacturing application projects, the definition of the solution scope and the selection of partners/solutions able to assist the group in its implementation of manufacturing solutions as defined by the group strategy. Part of a team of project managers, this position will have a specific focus on delivery solutions related to manufacturing applications and implementation of those solutions to the business.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Interface between IT and the Operations
• Develop a deep knowledge of the BA(s)/Functions(s) business and build positive relationships with a specific focus on plant operations
• Educate operational partners about IT processes, roles, and capabilities.
• Establish communication processes and channels across business functions.

Business Partner

• Partner with business leadership to plan new joint initiatives aligned with corporate strategy, evaluate proposals, and determine how they fit into business capability roadmaps and priorities.
• Develop project portfolio based on business strategic plan.
• Advocate for awareness and focus on business partner strategic plans.
• Partner with enterprise architecture to develop and maintain multi-year business capability roadmaps.
• Identify and integrate business partners' long-range plans into business capability roadmaps and priorities, as appropriate.

Solution Provider

• Expert in Industrial processes
• Be able to draft specifications and functional analyzes
• Project management with methodology, organization and resource planning by ensuring the training of the necessary teams.
• Sensitive to the operational efficiency and resilience
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental aspects at all phases of the project.
• Focus on business value rather than solutions to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity, and business capability requirements.
• Be creative and innovative with regards to your knowledge and awareness of industry trends and digital advances as they relate to new opportunities and business needs.

Project Manager

• Responsible for the industrial project, budget and deadline
• Responsibility of project stakeholders
• Cooperation between different internal teams
• Expertise in the field of automation, industrial IT and applications.
• Roll out Imerys industry solution portfolio on our sites following our BCM (Business Capability Model)
• Select the solutions that will be included in the Imerys catalog of applications
• Ensure compliance with IT security rules and digital Platform
• Roll out projects designed by the IT/OT team and the group (standard data collection-OPC UA, Industrie 4.0 projects)
• Escalate in case of conflicts regarding several activities inside his projects
• Take responsibility for support level 2 and 3 management before the solution moves to support and the IT/OT application team

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Information Systems, or Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in the implementation of industrial or automation projects
• Extensive experience in manufacturing industrial and OT solutions (interface, application, supervision).
• Strong knowledge about automation solutions, IIOT, electricity, industrial process and industrial communication protocols
• Strong business knowledge in an Industrial environment.
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of application architecture.
• Approximately 25% travel

Position Type

Full time and Permanent

IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.