Senior Manager – Operational Technology

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.

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

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.
GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.