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Operational Technology Lead

Alloa, ScotlandFull-time2026-09-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead and shape the future of Manufacturing Operational Technology (OT) landscape, driving digitalisation, automation, and security advancements across site operations.

Role type

Senior IC Operational Technology Lead

Builds

OT strategy, digitalisation and automation agenda, industrial data models, and SMART Factory Industry 4.0 initiatives

Domain

Manufacturing (Food & Beverage) + Industrial Cyber Security

Required skills

SCADA, PLC, HMI, Industrial Networks, Process Control Systems Engineering, Automation, Industry 4.0, IIOT, Engineering Hazard and Risk Identification, Cyber Security methodologies (IEC 62443), Engineering Safety Systems (IEC 61508), IT/OT Networking

Preferred skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes in food and beverage

Technologies

SCADA, PLC, HMI, Industrial Networks, IEC 62443, IEC 61508

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of OT strategy at site level, Drive digitalisation and automation agenda, Oversee Management of Change processes, Handle Industrial Data Models and support capital projects, Lead Cyber Security Lifecycle Management, Oversee third-party support contracts and secure remote access, Provide continuous threat detection and incident response technical support, Ensure integrity of OT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC