Head of IT & OT Operations (f/m/d)

As Head of IT & OT Operations, you will assume overall responsibility for the IT and OT Operations department (7-9 FTEs) at the Ladenburg site. You will lead your team both professionally and organizationally, implement global strategies locally, and actively drive digitalization, cyber security, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Organization

• Overall responsibility for the IT & OT Operations department at the Ladenburg site
• Professional and organizational leadership of the team as well as coordination of external service providers
• Key point of contact for project management and business management
• Close collaboration with the Global Head of IT & OT Operations

Strategy, Governance & Compliance

• Local implementation of the global digitalization, cyber security, and governance strategy
• Continuous further development of standards in coordination with global stakeholders
• Planning, support, and implementation of security audits & assessments

IT / OT Operations & Infrastructure

• Responsibility for the stable, secure, and efficient operation of the entire IT & OT systems landscape
• Planning and execution of maintenance, system upkeep, and incident management
• Responsibility for, among other things:
• Network, backbone, servers, storage, backup
• Endpoint management (clients, IoT devices, applications)
• Cloud systems & integrations (Microsoft 365, Azure)
• Telecommunications
• Process control systems (e.g. ABB, Siemens)

Projects & Digitalization

• Conceptualization and implementation of digitalization and innovation projects
• Use of SAP, ERP, and MES systems for process optimization
• IT/OT integration in investment and modernization projects
• Technical consulting for the Engineering Department

Cyber Security

• Implementation of all security-relevant measures resulting from standards and audits
• Responsibility for incident handling and disaster recovery management

Qualifications

• Completed degree or vocational training in computer science, IT, computer engineering, or a comparable field
• Solid experience in both IT AND OT – ideally in a production-related environment
• Experience in industrial plant engineering or manufacturing environments is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable
• A leadership personality with assertiveness, initiative, and strategic thinking
• Strong communication skills, team-oriented mindset, and confidence in stakeholder management
• Strong performance and results orientation
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills