Senior Manager - Operational Technology

The Senior Manager - Operational Technology (OT) is responsible for overseeing the governance, infrastructure, security, and operations of OT within GEA. This role ensures alignment with IT service delivery and On-Site Service while leading OT enablement in collaboration with GEA IT and Information Security. The OT Manager is tasked with defining and implementing the OT governance and operating model to drive efficiency, reliability, and security across global production environments.

Responsibilities / Tasks

OT Governance and Strategy

• Define and implement OT governance and operating models.
• Enforce policies, standards, and best practices for OT across global production sites.
• Align OT strategy with IT service delivery to ensure seamless integration.
• Lead the Digitalization/OT Organization and report OT Operations KPIs to the OT Board.
• Responsible for OT enablement in cooperation with GEA IT.

Infrastructure and Operations

• Lead the development and maintenance of a secure and scalable OT infrastructure.
• Ensure global OT infrastructure and standards are in place and consistently applied.
• Collaborate with IT and Information Security teams to establish robust OT security frameworks and incident response mechanisms.
• Develop OT services in alignment with IT service delivery and operational requirements.
• Oversee OT operations, ensuring high availability and resilience of critical production systems.
• Engage with external vendors, consultants, and partners to leverage best-in-class OT solutions.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Educational Background

Master´s degree in a relevant field such as:

• Computer Science
• Industrial Automation
• Information Security
• Mechatronics

Professional Knowledge and Experiences

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align OT initiatives with long-term business goals.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex OT challenges.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Effective in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders in the matrix
• Communication & Influence: Strong ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Keeps up with evolving technologies and Security requirements

Other Skills & Competencies ​

• Expertise in OT infrastructure
• Strong Background in OT Security and risk management
• Experience in IT-OT convergence, ensuring seamless communication between IT and production
• Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and manage cross-divisional teams and work in a matrix organization

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