OT Innovation and Capital Delivery Lead

The Opportunity:

• The Global OT Innovation and Capital Delivery Lead is accountable for defining and scaling the future-state Operational Technology (OT) architecture, design and partner ecosystem across the manufacturing network.

• This role owns global decisions on future-state OT technologies (PCS, MES, Cloud OT Systems, Edge, IOT, etc.), governs Tier 1 and SSI partner delivery models across capital and operational work, and ensures OT platforms are selected, deployed, and supported in a standardized, scalable, and compliant manner.

• Through strong enterprise governance of MOUs, MSAs, quality plans, and service agreements, this role enables high-performing OT delivery via external partners while developing Above- and At-Site capabilities. 

The Role:

• OT Innovation, Future-State Architecture, and Technology Strategy-

• Identify, evaluate, and curate innovative OT technologies (PCS, MES, Cloud OT Systems, Edge, IOT, etc.) that align with business, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Own the definition and continuous refinement of the future-state OT architecture, ensuring standardization, scalability, and interoperability across sites.

• Lead the “Identify–Develop–Deliver–Scale” lifecycle for new OT solutions, from proof-of-concept through global deployment and sustainment via partners.

• Direct the OT Architect and OT Design Lead to ensure solution designs align with the target architecture, enterprise standards, and long-term roadmap.

• Global Platform Strategy, Selection, and Decision Rights-

• Own global decision rights for future-state OT platform selection (e.g., MES, PCS, modular MES components).

• Establish and enforce platform governance standards that drive consolidation, reduce technical debt, and enable reuse across capital projects and operations.

• Chair or co-chair relevant architectural and platform governance forums, ensuring alignment with I&T (Infra/Sec/Cloud/Enterprise Apps), Data, Tech Ops, and Global/Local E&M.

• Provide clear, documented decisions and design principles that guide OT investment choices and partner solutioning.

• Capital Delivery (Pre-BD) and Capex Support (T1)-

• Provide OT design leadership to site teams and partners in the early phases of capital projects, ensuring alignment to target architecture, platform, and recipe standards.

• Define standard OT scope, roles, and partner responsibilities for Tier 1 (T1) delivery, ensuring integration with EPCs, Global E&M, and Tech Ops project leaders.

• Support Capex delivery through governance on OT solution choices, cost estimates, and risk/impact assessments, ensuring alignment with long-term digital and platform strategy.

• Ensure smooth handover from capital projects into stable operations via partner-led support models and clear lifecycle ownership.

• Above & At Site Technology Awareness and Capability Development-

• Drive Above-Site and At-Site awareness of current and emerging OT technologies, platforms, and partner capabilities through communication, communities of practice, and formal learning.

• Develop capability-building programs (training, playbooks, standards) to uplift OT, Tech Ops, VS, Data, and local engineering teams on new solutions and ways-of-working with partners.

• Sponsor and communicate lighthouse projects and reference architectures that demonstrate value and provide reusable blueprints for other sites.

• Cross-Functional Interfaces and Enterprise Alignment-

• Serve as the primary OT innovation and partner enablement interface to I&T (Infra/Sec/Cloud/Enterprise Apps), Data & Analytics, DQ, Global and Local E&M, Tech Ops, VS, and Procurement.

• Run or participate in cross-functional governance forums to align on priorities, resolve conflicts, and integrate OT plans into broader digital, data, and Capex roadmaps.

• Ensure that OT innovation and partner strategies support enterprise objectives for safety, quality, supply reliability, cost, and sustainability.

• Provide transparent reporting on OT innovation pipeline, partner performance, and architecture adoption to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering, Automation, Computer Science or local equivalent. 

• 15+ years’ work experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in execution systems, operational technology, IT and operations

• Specific experience in process automation, MES and batch manufacturing in