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.

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

• 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