Senior Manager - Operational Technology

Role Overview: As the Senior Manager - Operational Technology (OT) at GEA, you will be responsible for overseeing the governance, infrastructure, security, and operations of OT. Your role involves ensuring alignment with IT service delivery and On-Site Service while leading OT enablement in collaboration with GEA IT and Information Security. You will define and implement the OT governance and operating model to enhance efficiency, reliability, and security across global production environments. Key Responsibilities: - 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 for seamless integration. - Lead the Digitalization/OT Organization and report OT Operations KPIs to the OT Board. - Develop and maintain a secure and scalable OT infrastructure. - Collaborate with IT and Information Security teams to establish robust OT security frameworks and incident response mechanisms. - Oversee OT operations to ensure high availability and resilience of critical production systems. - Engage with external vendors, consultants, and partners to leverage best-in-class OT solutions. Qualifications Required: - Educational Background: - Masters 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 in a matrix organization. If this role sparks your interest, please click apply above to access our guided application process.,