[Remote] IT/OT Program Manager-Architecture and Infrastructure
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Magnera Corporation is dedicated to creating new possibilities and delivering material solutions for over 160 years. They are seeking an IT/OT Program Manager to oversee the governance and operational management of the Inductive Automation Ignition platform, ensuring secure and scalable industrial data systems while bridging IT and OT functions.
Responsibilities
- Global governance, architecture, and operation of the Inductive Automation Ignition platform across all sites
- Define, implement, and enforce standards for Ignition architecture, project structure, version control, and deployment practices
- Manage Ignition infrastructure, including server setup, configuration, performance, security, and lifecycle coordination with IT
- Interface between IT/OT Group and DB Team managing historian architecture, data models, retention policies, and performance optimization
- Support and guide development across both legacy and current Ignition versions, including Vision and Perspective modules
- Collaborate on and support custom Ignition projects, shared templates, and global development initiatives
- Define technical scope, architecture, and readiness criteria for new IT/OT and Ignition‑based projects
- Serve as a primary interface between OT engineering systems, enterprise IT services, and cybersecurity teams
- Act as a liaison between internal customers (manufacturing, engineering, operations) and IT/OT services
- Provide remote technical support to global sites and support, international travel as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, IT/OT systems, process data automation or related fields
- Managerial Experience
- Linux and Windows OS, Server, VM, Data Communications protocol experience
- Programming proficiency Inductive Automation Ignition Vision and Perspective modules and Python / Json
- Relevant IT or industrial certifications (e.g., networking, virtualization, cybersecurity)
- Travel required; Global support
- Demonstrated strong collaboration, influence and project management skills
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