OT Strategy & Digital Transformation Lead

Advansix; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company matching

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

AdvanSix seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Strategy Leader to drive digital transformation and optimize operations across its manufacturing plants. You will partner with CISO/IT to modernize DCS/OT landscapes, balance cybersecurity with performance, and develop data-driven roadmaps that unlock efficiency gains and reliability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, engage with engineering, IT, and analytics, and build strong vendor partnerships to ensure scalable, future-ready OT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Operational Technology roles within manufacturing or chemical process industries.
• Deep understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and related industrial automation technologies.
• Proven experience in developing OT strategies, technology roadmaps, and supporting plant modernization projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, IT, cybersecurity, and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document the current state OT/DCS technologies, control strategies, data flows, and system architectures in collaboration with site personnel.
• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for OT and DCS modernization, aligned with business priorities and cybersecurity standards.
• Drive and support digital transformation initiatives within OT environments, leveraging IIoT, data analytics, and automation technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure integration of OT systems with enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architect to ensure harmony and promote standardization, consistency and integration with overall enterprise architecture.
• Use data analysis and industry benchmarks to identify efficiency and reliability improvements across process control systems.
• Work with data and analytics teams to establish and mature the Digital Thread, enabling end-to-end visibility from operations through enterprise systems.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with OT vendors, defining technology roadmaps that ensure reliable, scalable, and future-ready OT infrastructure.
• Facilitate value stream mapping workshops and identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and optimize control and operational processes.
• Develop and present compelling, data-driven business cases for OT investments, prioritizing initiatives based on ROI, risk reduction, and operational impact.
• Support the definition, adoption, and enforcement of OT standards and best practices for system lifecycle management, upgrades, and vendor governance.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements to ensure the OT strategy remains current, compliant, and forward-looking.
• Promote knowledge sharing across plants and teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and consistent OT practices enterprise-wide.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related technical field

10+ years OT experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Tools

DCS

PLCs

SCADA

HMI

Job description

AdvanSix seeks an Operational Technology (OT) Strategy Leader to drive digital transformation and optimize operations across its manufacturing plants. You will partner with CISO/IT to modernize DCS/OT landscapes, balance cybersecurity with performance, and develop data-driven roadmaps that unlock efficiency gains and reliability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, engage with engineering, IT, and analytics, and build strong vendor partnerships to ensure scalable, future-ready OT