IT/OT Operations Leader – Industrial Automation

Inceed, L.L.C.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Inceed, L.L.C. partners with a Houston-based industrial leader to hire an IT/OT Manager. This hands-on leader will align plant operations with modern IT/OT solutions, improving reliability, security, and performance across facilities.

The role oversees IT/OT initiatives, manages engineers and vendors, and drives convergence of MES, SCADA, PI environments. Emphasis on OT cybersecurity and compliance. Direct-hire with strong benefits and a $160k–$180k salary.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IT/OT environments in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with Maximo, PI, and SCADA systems.
• Experience supporting industrial networks and infrastructure.
• Background in OT cybersecurity or NIST/IEC 62443 frameworks.
• Experience with MES or industrial applications.
• Ability to manage engineers, technicians, and vendors.
• Experience in manufacturing, refining, chemical, or energy facilities.
• Knowledge of cloud integration with OT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT/OT initiatives across industrial and plant environments.
• Support SCADA, DCS, PLC, and industrial network systems.
• Oversee OSIsoft PI or AVEVA PI-related environments.
• Drive IT/OT convergence and operational technology integration.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and vendors on delivery needs.
• Support remote monitoring and control capabilities.
• Help maintain OT cybersecurity and compliance alignment.

Skills

IT/OT environments management

Maximo, PI, SCADA

Industrial networks

OT cybersecurity (NIST IEC 62443)

MES/industrial apps

contractor/vendor management

manufacturing/oil & gas experience

Azure/AWS OT integration

Job description

Inceed, L.L.C. partners with a Houston-based industrial leader to hire an IT/OT Manager. This hands-on leader will align plant operations with modern IT/OT solutions, improving reliability, security, and performance across facilities.

The role oversees IT/OT initiatives, manages engineers and vendors, and drives convergence of MES, SCADA, PI environments. Emphasis on OT cybersecurity and compliance. Direct-hire with strong benefits and a $160k–$180k salary.