Project Manager Manufacturing IT & OT

Project Manager – Manufacturing IT
& OT

Location: Gurgaon, India (with
frequent travel to Sitargunj, Hosur, Mysore)

About
the Role

We
are accelerating a major digital transformation journey across multiple
manufacturing locations in India. We are looking for a Project Manager –
Manufacturing IT & OT who will lead, execute, and govern key technology
initiatives across factories in Sitargunj, Hosur, and Mysore. The role is based
out of Gurgaon, with regular travel to plant locations. This individual will be
responsible for planning, driving, and delivering IT & OT programs—ranging
from digital tools deployment to IT/OT cybersecurity improvements—ensuring that
each site meets internal audit, compliance, and operational readiness
requirements. You will serve as the central orchestrator between factory
operations, engineering, corporate IT/OT teams, and external vendors, ensuring
timely delivery and adherence to internal standards. The role will also oversee
and guide two site‑level IT/OT support team members who act as the execution
arms within the factories.

Key
Responsibilities

1. Project & Program Management

• Lead end -to -end planning, execution, tracking, and
  governance of all IT & OT projects across the three factory locations.
  
• Define project plans, milestones, resource needs, and
  vendor deliverables.
  
• Ensure timely delivery and proactively remove execution
  roadblocks.
  
• Drive cross‑functional alignment among Operations,
  Engineering, Quality, IT Security, and Corporate IT teams.
  

2.
IT & OT Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Own remediation and closure of ITGC, cybersecurity, OT
  controls, and audit observations at all plants.
  
• Implement and monitor compliance for:
  
• OT asset inventory
  completion
  
• Backup/restore
  readiness of OT assets
  
• Network segmentation
  & security policies
  
• Access governance for
  IT & OT systems
  
• Coordinate with internal auditors, plant leadership,
  and global teams to ensure full compliance.
  

3.
Deployment of Digital & Automation Solutions

• Lead rollout of manufacturing digital tools such as:
  
• OT backup/restore
  platforms
  
• Gate pass,
  permit -to -work, and contractor management systems
  
• Asset tracking
  solutions
  
• Shop -floor digital
  applications
  
• Ensure solution adoption, training, and change
  management at factories.
  
• Validate solution performance through structured UAT
  and post‑go‑live reviews.
  

4.
Factory Engagement & Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as the IT/OT single point of contact for Sitargunj,
  Hosur, and Mysore plants.
  
• Conduct regular site visits, governance meetings, and
  status reviews.
  
• Identify digital improvement opportunities in
  collaboration with plant leadership.
  
• Build strong relationships with Factory Directors, EHS,
  Quality, Engineering, and local IT teams.
  

5.
Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor two on -ground IT/OT support engineers
  located at plant sites.
  
• Set priorities, assign tasks, track performance, and
  guide their day‑to‑day execution.
  
• Build capabilities within the team on OT cyber hygiene,
  data practices, and digital tools.
  

6.
Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Manage external vendors, OEMs, and solution partners
  for IT/OT deployments.
  
• Handle vendor negotiation, contract finalization (with
  legal/commercial teams), and delivery oversight.
  
• Ensure vendors meet internal standards for
  documentation, security, and implementation quality.
  

Requirements

Required
Skills & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial
  Automation, Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field.
  
• Project Management certifications (PMP/Prince2/Agile)
  preferred.
  

Experience

• 6–9 years of experience in Manufacturing IT, OT,
  Automation, or Digital Transformation roles.
  
• Proven track record of managing multi -site technology
  projects end -to -end.
  
• Experience working with OT environments: PLCs, SCADA,
  DCS, industrial networks.
  
• Strong understanding of ITGC, OT cybersecurity
  frameworks, audit controls, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management experience.
  

Technical
Competencies

• Knowledge of OT protocols, industrial networks, and
  cybersecurity best practices.
  
• Familiarity with SAP, ServiceNow, ITSM processes, and
  digital factory tools.
  
• Understanding of MES/SCADA integrations, data flows,
  and system architectures.
  
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
  

Soft
Skills

• High ownership mindset and urgency in execution.
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision -making
  ability.
  
• Ability to influence stakeholders across factory and
  corporate teams.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  

Travel
Requirement

Willingness
to travel 20–40% to Sitargunj, Hosur, and Mysore based on project needs.