Operational Technology (OT) Manager (m/w/d)

In this role you will oversee and harmonize OT hardware and software across manufacturing sites, collaborating with local IT/OT teams to secure critical assets. You will shape and roll out a global OT security strategy, assess vendors, and report on cyber threats to governance bodies. You will drive uniform OT configurations, support cross-functional security initiatives, and build a network of OT leads to strengthen resilience against malware and attacks. This is a hands-on, global security leadership role with meaningful impact on production safety and efficiency.

• secure job in a growing international company
• open corporate culture
• agile working environment with flat hierarchies
• personal development and varied responsibilities
• opportunity to contribute ideas and drive innovation
• 30 days vacation

• Oversee installation, configuration and maintenance of manufacturing hardware/software including PLC, SCADA, HMI and MES
• Develop and roll-out a global operational security strategy for OT assets
• Assess vendors for secure OT applications and systems
• Report to governing bodies on new and emerging cyber threats
• Implement uniform OT technology, configurations and protocols
• Create a network of local OT responsibles with MDs/Head of plants
• Cooperate with central IT on network segmentation to increase OT safety
• Visit plants to assess information security risks related to software/hardware/third-party applications

• Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or comparable
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation/IT+OT in manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of OT frameworks (e.g. ICS, SCADA)
• Experience with MES and OT-MES integration
• Certified knowledge on cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO/IEC 27001)
• C1 in English and German; other languages a plus
• Willingness for frequent international travel
• Strong problem solving and prioritization, ability to troubleshoot under pressure
• Experience in managing projects (budgeting, resources) and vendor management
• Strong alignment with corporate values: long-term thinking, excellence, respect, customer focus

• problem solving
• prioritization
• high-pressure troubleshooting
• OT/ICS security
• SCADA/PLC/HMI/MES systems
• OT-MES integration