Senior Manager Plant IT/OT (m/f/d)_EMEA Position can be filled EMEA wide

Senior Manager Plant IT/OT (m/f/d)_EMEA Position can be filled EMEA wide, 1. image

Are you up for a change?

Then change your perspective internally and take on the challenge of a new task! We are looking forward to receiving your application.
 

Your tasks

  • Ensuring stable, secure, and efficient IT operations at the Forbach plant while leading, coaching, and developing the local IT organization
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to plant management, ensuring high service quality, supporting business continuity, and coordinating infrastructure, network, workplace, and application services in alignment with Global IT
  • Translating local business requirements into global IT initiatives, driving the adoption of global standards and technologies, and supporting digitalization and Industry 4.0 programs
  • Managing IT service providers and key stakeholders while supporting budget planning and cost transparency at site level
  • Defining and continuously evolving the global Operational Technology (OT) strategy, governance framework, standards, and roadmap aligned with business and manufacturing objectives
  • Driving harmonization of OT architectures, ensuring secure and compliant OT environments, and leading cybersecurity and risk management initiatives across production and logistics locations
  • Advancing IT/OT integration through standardized connectivity, scalable manufacturing solutions, and the implementation of smart factory and Industry 4.0 capabilities
  • Providing leadership for the global OT domain, fostering knowledge sharing and capability development, and supporting resource planning and talent development
  • Acting as a key stakeholder in manufacturing transformation programs and supporting ERP, MES, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives in close collaboration with production engineering, plant management, and Global IT leadership
  • Combining strategic leadership with operational execution while promoting collaboration, trust, standardization, and continuous improvement across regions, functions, and cultures

Your profile

  • Successfully completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Extensive professional experience in IT, Operational Technology (OT), manufacturing technology, or a comparable environment, including several years of leadership responsibility
  • Proven track record in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial production environments as well as experience in international and matrix organizations
  • Strong expertise in several of the following areas: Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Networks, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Cloud Services, IT Service Management, SAP-enabled manufacturing environments, Industrial Automation, IT/OT Integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies
  • Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • High customer and service orientation combined with a structured and solution-oriented working approach
  • Ability to successfully lead teams and projects in complex international environments
  • Strong decision-making, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
  • Hands-on mentality and willingness to work closely with production and operational teams

Good reasons for LAPP

  • Variety of tasks and responsibilities & plenty of scope for ideas
  • Value-based family business
  • Global player with flat hierarchies
  • Personnel development, onboarding & individual support
  • Annual international soccer- & volleyball tournament
 

Contact

Lapp Service GmbH · Oskar-Lapp-Street 2 · 70565 Stuttgart
 
 
We prefer internal applications via the job portal or alternatively by e-mail to the mentioned contact person.
 
We are happy to answer any questions you may have in advance
 
  • Holger Weber
  • Senior Vice President Global IT (CIO)
  • +49 711 783892