IT&D Associate Manager, Smart Mfg. + S&O

Your responsibilities

• Lead all IT&D activities at the site, ensuring alignment with both plant priorities and global digital strategy.
• Oversee stable operations of critical systems including that support manufacturing SAP, connected worker tools, and shop floor IT infrastructure.
• Act as the single point of contact for IT escalations, coordinating resolution across global/regional IT, local support vendors, and site teams.
• Support site readiness and deployment of digital initiatives, ensuring plant adoption and business value.
• Ensure secure, validated, and reliable operations of networking infrastructure (Wi-Fi, LAN, scanners, end-user devices) across shop floor.
• Collaborate with OT and Engineering teams to support IoT, data collection, and automation equipment interfaces.
• Drive site-level compliance with cybersecurity standards, GMP/GxP requirements, and audit readiness.
• Manage stakeholder communications and reporting on IT&D performance, risks, project timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors and global teams for upgrades, installations, and service improvements.