Manager-OT Enterprise Assets

Primary Purpose

Lead and manage the Operational Technology (OT) Systems team responsible for the administration, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise OT applications. Provide strategic leadership to ensure regulatory compliance, optimize system performance, and drive integration and innovation across OT platforms to support field operations and asset management.

• Oversee the administration, configuration, and support of enterprise OT systems and applications.
• Lead a team of OT system specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance management to ensure effective system support and user satisfaction.
• Manage intake of business from different stakeholders, prioritizing efforts to maximize value and impact
• Collaborate with leaders across departments to build and refine OT systems company strategy and goals.
• Serve as the primary escalation point and liaison between OT system users, vendors, and IT teams to resolve issues, implement fixes, and coordinate upgrades or patches.
• Manage system integration efforts to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between OT platforms and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with IT and OT stakeholders on system upgrade projects, testing environments, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory inspection requirements and internal policies related to OT systems.
• Effectively build budget and forecasted spend for the department, reporting monthly updates.
• Work with OT Project Managers to ensure accountability and effective resource management throughout the lifecycle of multiple projects.
• Oversee development of tools and processes to effectively track and report on various OT led initiatives.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including field personnel, senior management, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage team schedules and resources, including non-traditional hours and on-call support as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety, security, and continuous improvement within the OT systems team.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum requirements :

Education:

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Proven experience with enterprise OT systems administration and configuration.

• Experience with applications such as Maximo, Hexagon, Aveva PI, Fat Finger, or similar OT systems is highly desirable.

• Strong background in enterprise asset management, data integration, and OT system workflows.

• Familiarity with database management (Oracle, SQL), scripting (SQL, JDBC), and reporting tools.

• Proficient in Azure DevOps or similar project management and collaboration platforms.
  

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep understanding of OT systems from both user and technical perspectives.

• Ability to manage and configure complex OT applications, including security, upgrades, and customizations.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical teams.

• Understanding of Agile approach to continuous improvement and project management.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects under strict deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules.

• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time; standing and reaching with hands and arms frequently; regularly walking, climbing, balancing or moving; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); using hands frequently to type, touch, handle and feel; hearing; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; regularly lifting and moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.

• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Will be required to carry a mobile phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

• Occasional overnight travel and weekend travel may be required.

• May be required to work nights and weekends, or non-traditional work hours as needed.

• Successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes, responsibility for supervisory personnel

Along with other members of management and Human Resources, recruit and hire competent personnel

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• BS in Computer Science, or a related field, with 3-5 years experience in system administration, business system analysis, escalation support, or systems administration experience with IBM Maximo Software Products version 6 or 7; Actuate Report Server management/administration; or

• MS in Computer Science with 3 years of Maximo administration experience.

  Other Responsibilities

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $136.000-$204,000/yr.