Director Smart Factory Process Owner, OT Standardization
Join to apply for the Director Smart Factory Process Owner, OT Standardization role at BD
Job Description Summary
A technically adept leader that drives the harmonization of operational technology systems, processes, and architectures across our global manufacturing and industrial sites. This role is pivotal in ensuring consistency, security, scalability, and interoperability of OT environments, enabling seamless integration with IT systems and supporting our Industry 4.0 ambitions. The role will also lead a team to drive change and value management for Smart Factory Initiatives including data governance.
Principal Accountabilities
Develop and enforce OT connectivity standards across the Process Target Picture
Create and enforce OT architecture standards, protocols, and best practices across all sites and business units
Own and maintain the asset inventory and lifecycle management of OT Assets
Ensure all OT systems comply with internal policies, cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements
Partner with IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams to align OT strategies with enterprise goals
Conduct FAT/SAT to confirm performance, safety, and cyber‐security compliance
Collaborate with Cybersecurity team to ensure OT assets cybersecurity practices and policies are implemented
Resolve connectivity or protocol issues quickly during installation and ongoing operations to minimize downtime
Produce reusable templates and reference architectures for faster rollouts
Collaborate with IT Integrator to align network segmentation and identity services
Develop and lead data strategy, connectivity and standardization for Smart Factory across all process target areas
Support data modelling standard to model, define and structure OT, IT and ET data in a knowledge graph
Lead the project team for platform implementation and data acquisition for integrating IT, OT and ET data across manufacturing shop floor
Standardize vendor selection criteria and evaluate technologies for compatibility, scalability, and security
Lead change initiatives and training programs to promote adoption and value realization of Smart Factory Initiatives including OT standards across the organization
Education, Experience, And Capabilities Preferred
10+ years in industrial automation, controls, or electrical/PLC integration
Degree in Computer Science, Computer, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or other Engineering background required
Hands‐on experience connecting machines to plants
Working knowledge of industrial networking and basic cybersecurity standards
Troubleshooting mindset with willingness to travel to manufacturing sites
Familiarity with cloud data platforms
Experience with metadata management and data governance tools
Strong data‐driven decision‐making and cross‐functional facilitation capability
Demonstrated ability to set clear strategies & guide teams to results
Strong oral and written communications skills
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to function at all levels across multiple organizations
Strong influencing skills
Attention to detail, high level of initiative and motivation
Ability to work in a fast‐paced team oriented and matrix work environment
Supervisory Responsibility
Direct Reports: Value & Learning Academy Leader, Data and User Experience Design Lead, Project Manager, Product Manager, OT Integrator
Indirect Influence on all Smart Factory Process Owners and Teams; Indirect Reports to all Site OT Engineers or Managers
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth‐centered, and rewarding culture.
Salary Range: $169,700.00 - $305,700.00 USD Annual
#J-18808-Ljbffr