Smithfield

SeniorOperationalTechnologyStrategyandDeliveryManager

Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Operational Technology Strategy and Delivery Manager at Smithfield. Skills: OT Strategy, Project Delivery, Cybersecurity, Stakeholder Management. Define OT vision and roadmap. Assess OT maturity and identify gaps”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure OT systems are effectively planned, modernized, secured, and delivered; Align OT systems with business goals; Ensure consistent OT approaches across sites and assets; Balance security with operational uptime; Promote a data-driven, modern OT culture

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, Capable of sitting for extended periods of time, Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs, Frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms, Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception, Able to travel as needed

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership, knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS), Experience with SCADA, PLCs, MES, IoT, Deep understanding of OT cybersecurity, Program/project management expertise, Ability to manage stakeholders across operations + IT, Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery focus

What You'll Do.

Define OT vision and roadmap

Assess OT maturity and identify gaps

Drive Smart manufacturing initiatives

Ensure IT/OT strategy alignment

Lead OT programs and projects

Manage project timelines

Define OT architecture standards

Evaluate and select new OT technologies

Ensure OT environments are protected

Implement cybersecurity frameworks

Oversee network segmentation

Bridge IT and OT systems

Enable data flow between systems

Manage vendor performance and contracts

Lead digital transformation initiatives

Manage organizational change

Promote data-driven OT culture

Develop and manage OT budgets

Prioritize investments

Allocate resources across projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, vendors); Plant operations; Engineering teams; IT departments; External vendors and system integrators; Technical and business stakeholders

Communication Scope

Act as a translator between technical and business stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Program/project management expertise, Manage project timelines, Manage project scope, Manage project budgets

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