Job
- Level
- Lead
- Location
- Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, Embedded, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop a global strategy for operational technologies, oversee the implementation of automation solutions, and ensure the security of our production systems in an increasingly digital environment.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- As Global Head of Operational Technology (OT), you shape the future of our global manufacturing landscape.
- You are responsible for the strategic and organizational development of operational technology, process automation, and OT cybersecurity, establishing global standards and strengthening the resilience of our production systems.
- You will lay the foundation for the next generation of manufacturing and enable the successful integration and scaling of AI-driven solutions, Industrial IoT, autonomous process control, and Smart Manufacturing across our organization.
- You develop and implement a global OT strategy and establish standards, policies, and governance frameworks across all manufacturing sites.
- You provide functional and disciplinary leadership for the Process Automation and Process Information teams while further developing global OT capabilities.
- You drive the advancement of our OT security architecture and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly IEC 62443 and NIS2.
- You manage and standardize our global automation systems, control technologies, networks, and industrial communication concepts.
- You oversee our MES landscape and other production-related information systems to optimize data-driven manufacturing processes.
- You coordinate OT risk assessments, audits, and reporting processes, deriving and implementing sustainable mitigation measures.
- You work closely with Global IT, Engineering, manufacturing sites, and external partners to successfully execute global OT and digitalization initiatives.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in a technical discipline such as Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
Qualifications
- Starkes Wissen in OT-Cybersicherheit, Schwachstellenmanagement, Backup- und Wiederherstellungskonzepte sowie Netzwerksicherheit.
- Up-to-date expertise in relevant standards, regulations, and compliance requirements, particularly IEC 62443, NIS2, and related security frameworks.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, executive presence, and the ability to drive change in complex environments.
- Fluent English is required. German and/or French language skills, ideally at a fluent level, would round off your profile.
Experience
- Proven leadership and management experience within an international manufacturing company in the chemical industry.
- Extensive experience with industrial OT systems and automation technologies (based on Siemens technologies), including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and MES.
- Experience leading global transformation and digitalization initiatives, as well as collaborating with international and virtual teams.
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What we offer
- We support you to stay and become healthy and fit.
- Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
- Save for retirement with the company's help.
- We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.
- We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
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Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Health, Fitness & Fun
Topics You Will Work On
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About Your Employer
Klüber Lubrication
Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG is a global leader in specialty lubricants and is part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH. Based in Munich, the company provides tailored tribological solutions for industries such as automotive, mechanical engineering, and food processing, emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
Global Head of Operational Technology
- Location
- Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
