OT Deployment Lead

Job Description

We are seeking an OT Deployment Lead to orchestrate and govern a large-scale OT cybersecurity deployment project across multiple factories, global functions, and third-party services. This is a strategic role supporting a global cybersecurity program in a dynamic industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and manage the end-to-end deployment plan, including reapplication waves and handover to Run & Support teams
• Coordinate factory deployments of OT hardware, software, and tools, as well as global support services such as identity management and network infrastructure
• Enforce governance, workflows, auditing and approval processes to ensure disciplined rollout and timely decision-making
• Track progress, risks, blockers, and decisions, ensuring timely escalation and resolution
• Act as the single coordination point across factories, central IT/OT, cybersecurity teams, and external vendors
• Drive execution cadences, readiness checkpoints and maintain alignment with the overall project masterplan, including milestones, dependencies, and risks
• Align local and global priorities, reducing friction across sites, services, and teams
• Provide clear, decision‑ready reporting and ensure consistent messaging for Global OT management
• Maintain strong communication, persuasion, and escalation skills to translate strategy into executable plans

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an OT Project Manager, Digital Transformation Lead, IT/OT Deployment Coordinator, or a similar role.
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments and managing multi‑site deployments.
• Strong understanding of OT hardware and software, industrial automation, IT/OT integration, OT networks, PAM, Active Directory, Network Security, and SCADA.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams, vendors, governance processes, risk management, and large‑scale deployment activities.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail, independence, and autonomy.
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across local and global teams.
• Strong reporting, tracking, and problem‑solving capabilities.

Language Proficiency

• English: Professional written and spoken proficiency - mandatory.
• Italian: Professional written and spoken proficiency - mandatory.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management, Digital Transformation, and IT/OT stream coordination.
• Experience delivering large‑scale, multi‑site deployments within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity services, governance frameworks, and deployment methodologies.
• Experience with OT cybersecurity initiatives, project reporting, risk and dependency management, and large‑scale rollout programs.

Work Conditions

• Working hours: 40 working hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working setup (hybrid, on site, remote): Hybrid, 1/2 days from home

What We Offer

• Salary starting with 50000 EUR gross/year, depending on seniority level.
• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) applied: Terziario Commercio with the following benefits:
• Meal vouchers of 8€ per worked day.
• Medical insurance.
• Special referral bonuses for recommending your friends.
• Possibility to follow trainings via Stefanini LinkedIn Learning, IT and soft skills training provided by our specialists.
• Opportunities for professional development in a stable multinational environment.
• Exposure to an international environment as part of a multicultural team spread across Europe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Here at the Stefanini Group, we value plurality and equity, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, religion, gender, and nationality. We understand and encourage the importance of being you!

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