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Your Role: An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join OT team at Life Science as sector OT Project and Portfolio Manager. You will be responsible to lead the strategic OT Project and Portfolio pilar for the ISCO network of 50+ manufacturing sites. In collaboration with the site OT teams, peers from other sectors, sector and corporate IT, you will be responsible to create roadmaps and project plans, that are tailored for both local needs and globally driven initiatives, moving Merck towards the vision of connected plants. As a global lead, you will own the OT Portfolio CoP(s) with sites, to link customer voices to global programs and projects to improve Merck’s digital infrastructure and maximize value, while keeping the overall ambitions and priorities in focus. You will be interacting with other core OT pillars such as OT Service and Lifecycle Management, OT Architecture, and OT Cybersecurity. You will also be interacting with corporate IT infrastructure and IT application teams, as well as corporate security teams. The role is key to drive governance in the field of OT for Life Science and build trust and clear direction with sites and enabling functions. This will set the foundations for our Industry 4.0 ambition. The position will require approx 15% of travels.
Key responsibilities are:
Develop and implement a global OT portfolio strategy with standards/blueprints and guidance aligned with business priorities, budget and riskOrchestrate the portfolio intake by keeping close connection to the sitesBuild and own consolidated OT roadmap for the sectorAssure site OT master plans are current and aligned with latest sector OT portfolio strategyOrchestrate sector lead project execution across all Life Science sitesAlign Sector OT portfolio strategy with external teams from IT, cybersecurity, and qualityOwn stakeholder management informing and supporting both sites and sector functions on OT portfolio decisions driving transparency (CAPEX, OPEX)Monitor and report on the OT portfolio, providing visibility and adherence to agreed KPIsConduct regular OT portfolio reviews with business stakeholders to align on prioritiesManage external partnerships with key IT/OT solution and service providersDrive simplification and rationalization of OT portfolio to reduce costs
Who You Are
Graduate degree in industrial automation (or equivalent)Several years (ideally 10+) of experience in OT (manufacturing required, lab optional)Several years (ideally 10+) of experience in leading OT (automation, I4.0) projects and teamsHands-on experience in conduction OT projects to understand complexity and riskDomain knowledge in:Manufacturing: Understanding of industrial processes, machinery, and control systemsOT Systems: Including IO, PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, Historians and MES/EBRIT/OT Convergence: Expertise in integrating OT systems into IT infrastructureIndustrial Networks: Fieldbus protocols, network architecture principles, ISA-99Project Management: Knowledge of PM processes end to endPortfolio Management: Ability to derive programs or projects from and OT strategyCompliance: Understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards related to OTCommunication Skills: Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersExperience in GxP environments beneficialAbility to interact with senior management in a matrix organizationAbility to develop long term vision and strategic decision makingAbility to orchestrate external partners and internal teamsStrategic thinking, systematic problem solving, and assertiveness in plan executionMulticultural experience, fluent in English and at least one additional languageStrong communication, persuasion and couching skills
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