Senior Manager: Operational Technology

6500 Accenture (SA) (Pty) Ltd Company; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 2.000.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Accenture is seeking a Senior Manager – Operational Technology (OT) to lead the delivery and growth of industrial automation and digital transformation initiatives across asset-intensive industries, including mining, utilities, and oil & gas. This role requires deep expertise in OT architectures, cybersecurity, and IT/OT integration.

You will oversee end-to-end OT program delivery, shape solutions, and contribute to expanding Accenture's OT practice globally while working with multi-disciplinary

Formación

• 15+ years of demonstrable experience in OT and industrial automation.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proven track record delivering OT/industrial automation programs (SCADA, DCS, PLC, MES).
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams across engineering, IT and data domains.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end delivery of OT and industrial automation programs, including: SCADA, DCS, PLC, and MES implementations.
• ISA-95 aligned architectures and IT/OT integration.
• Real-time data platforms (historian, PI, edge computing).
• Define and govern OT architectures, cybersecurity principles, and integration patterns.
• Oversee system design, implementation, commissioning, and stabilization.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards (ISA-95, IEC 62443, etc.).
• Manage multi-disciplinary delivery teams across engineering, IT, and data domains.
• Drive client account growth and contribute to OT practice leadership.

Conocimientos

OT leadership

Industrial automation

SCADA

DCS

PLC

MES

IT/OT integration

Cybersecurity principles

ISA-95

IEC 62443

Cross-functional leadership

Educación

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Herramientas

PI Historian

Edge computing platforms

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Senior Manager – Operational Technology (OT) to lead the delivery and growth of industrial automation and digital transformation initiatives across asset-intensive industries (e.g. mining, utilities, oil & gas, chemicals). This role builds on deep expertise in industrial automation, control systems, and OT architectures, while expanding into client account growth, solution shaping, and business leadership. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of technology, operations, and commercial strategy, driving measurable outcomes for clients while contributing to Accenture’s OT practice growth.

Key Responsibilities OT & Industrial Automation Delivery Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery of OT and industrial automation programs, including: SCADA, DCS, PLC, and MES implementations
• ISA-95 aligned architectures and IT/OT integration
• Real-time data platforms (e.g., historian, PI, edge computing
• Define and govern OT architectures, cybersecurity principles, and integration patterns
• Oversee system design, implementation, commissioning, and stabilization
• Ensure alignment with industry standards (ISA-95, IEC 62443, etc.)
• Manage multi-disciplinary delivery teams across engineering, IT, and data domains
• More than 15 years of demonstrable experience in the topics outlined. Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge IT/OT solutions for a project of strategic importance.

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