Roles and responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and execute the multiyear strategic roadmap for OT technology in alignment with organizational goals
- Lead a Partner team of OT professionals, including engineers and analysts, providing mentorship and guidance
- Collaborate with IT, engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of OT systems with enterprise technology
Solution Design and Development:
- Lead the design and development of OT solutions that align with business requirements and operational goals
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, gather requirements, and develop customized solutions
- Ensure that OT solutions are scalable, dependable, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems
Project Management:
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of OT projects, including planning, execution, and deployment
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to achieve project objectives on schedule and within scope as per dev-ops/agile principles
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and address any project-related issues
System Implementation and Optimization:
- Supervise the deployment and configuration of OT systems, including hardware and software components
- Monitor system performance and implement optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Conduct regular reviews and assessments to ensure systems meet operational requirements and performance standards
Technical Leadership:
- Provide technical expertise and leadership in the development and integration of OT solutions
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for OT systems, including architecture, configurations, and user manuals
Security and Compliance:
- Implement and enforce security measures to protect OT systems from cyber threats and vulnerabilities
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies related to OT systems
- Conduct risk assessments and audits to maintain system integrity and security
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Function as the primary point of contact for OT solution-related inquiries and support
- Engage with business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure successful solution deployment and integration
- Provide training and support to end-users to facilitate effective utilization of OT solutions
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend innovative solutions to enhance operational performance
- Evaluate modern technologies and tools that could be leveraged to advance OT capabilities and drive efficiency
Desired candidate profile
Functional Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; master’s degree or relevant certifications preferred
- 10+ Years of experience in operational technology, industrial automation, or a related field
- Proven experience in managing and leading OT technology projects and teams
- Strong understanding of OT systems, including SCADA, MES, DCS, PLCs, and industrial networking
- Experience with cybersecurity principles and practices relevant to OT environments
- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Strong Project Delivery experience using dev ops and agile methodology
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams
- Relevant certifications (e.g., 4.0, CISSP, CISM, or industry-specific certifications) are a plus