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Head of OT&A Integration

Bremen, Bremen Permanent View Job Description
Our client is delivering a major transformation initiative, integrating advanced Operational Technology & Automation (OT&A) solutions to modernise terminal operations. The Head of OT&A Integration leads the end‑to‑end deployment of OT products across the project.
  • Exciting new opportunity to modernise terminal operations large scale
  • The Head of OT&A leads the end‑to‑end deployment of OT products across project

About Our Client

Our client is delivering a major transformation initiative, integrating advanced Operational Technology & Automation (OT&A) solutions to modernise terminal operations. The organisation operates in a highly technical, global environment and partners with cross‑functional teams, and terminal operations to implement next‑generation automated systems.

Job Description

The Head of OT&A Integration leads the end‑to‑end deployment of OT products across the project, additionally:

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs), including scope, timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and compliance.
  • Ensure the OT/operational performance ramp-up is setting/keeping up with the overall Project delivery pace, switch over from conventional to automated assets and yard to be linked to the performance of automated equipment.
  • Be a sparring partner to all functional departments and challenge requirements for modernization and technical integration set-up to ensure we use the most up-to-date solutions with fit-for-purpose approach
  • Define and execute the OT product optimization strategy in collaboration with Product owners, OEMs and Terminal stakeholders
  • Continuously ensure the deployment fulfills all site-specific needs as defined in consultation with the project and terminal teams within the product blueprint for site deployment.
  • Manage and lead a team of OT experts, ensuring they stay engaged, motivated, and aligned with project goals.
  • To operationalize global, cross-functional product definitions within terminal specific conditions including any related site-specific configurations that need to be aligned between global and local stakeholders
  • To provide regular reporting on project progress, budget status, and key performance indicators to senior management.
  • To work closely with other OT&A Managers and Project Execution globally to establish a common deployment approach and continuously improve same, make use of the best practices and ensure the relevant framework is implemented / followed as applicable

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management; Master's preferred.
  • Deep professional knowledge of infrastructure (cg. brown- or greenfield plants)
  • Proven experience leading project management and complex OT/automation deployments.
  • Strong understanding of OT systems such as TOS, ECS, PLC/SCADA, middleware/API, OPC UA, 5G, and cybersecurity.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change‑management capabilities.
  • Leadership experience managing technical teams and vendors.
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced project environment.
  • English proficiency, German intermediary required (B2)

What's on Offer

Exciting opportunity to work on a project and have the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Contact
Trishya Bouman
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6952675

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Engineering & Manufacturing Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Bremen
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Trishya Bouman
Job reference
JN-022026-6952675

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