Head of IT & OT Operations (f/m/d)

Job-ID: 87Category: ITLocation: Ladenburg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, GermanySchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-05-28As Head of IT & OT Operations, you will assume overall responsibility for the IT and OT Operations department (7-9 FTEs) at the Ladenburg site. You will lead your team both professionally and organizationally, implement global strategies locally, and actively drive digitalization, cyber security, and innovation.QualificationsCompleted degree or vocational training in computer science, IT, computer engineering, or a comparable fieldSolid experience in both IT AND OT – ideally in a production-related environmentExperience in industrial plant engineering or manufacturing environments is an advantageKnowledge of SAP is desirableA leadership personality with assertiveness, initiative, and strategic thinkingStrong communication skills, team-oriented mindset, and confidence in stakeholder managementStrong performance and results orientationVery good written and spoken German and English skillsResponsibilitiesLeadership & OrganizationOverall responsibility for the IT & OT Operations department at the Ladenburg siteProfessional and organizational leadership of the team as well as coordination of external service providersKey point of contact for project management and business managementClose collaboration with the Global Head of IT & OT OperationsStrategy, Governance & ComplianceLocal implementation of the global digitalization, cyber security, and governance strategyContinuous further development of standards in coordination with global stakeholdersPlanning, support, and implementation of security audits & assessmentsIT / OT Operations & InfrastructureResponsibility for the stable, secure, and efficient operation of the entire IT & OT systems landscapePlanning and execution of maintenance, system upkeep, and incident managementResponsibility for, among other things:Network, backbone, servers, storage, backupEndpoint management (clients, IoT devices, applications)Cloud systems & integrations (Microsoft 365, Azure)TelecommunicationsProcess control systems (e.g. ABB, Siemens)Projects & DigitalizationConceptualization and implementation of digitalization and innovation projectsUse of SAP, ERP, and MES systems for process optimizationIT/OT integration in investment and modernization projectsTechnical consulting for the Engineering DepartmentCyber SecurityImplementation of all security-relevant measures resulting from standards and auditsResponsibility for incident handling and disaster recovery management