Global OT Stream Lead — Givaudan
- Location
- Vernier
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
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- Your main responsibilities will be: People management
- Lead and mentor a global team of Regional OT Managers, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for professional growth, while empowering them to enable local OT Champions to drive site-specific initiatives aligned with global standards
Main responsibilities
- Your main responsibilities will be: People management
- Lead and mentor a global team of Regional OT Managers, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for professional growth, while empowering them to enable local OT Champions to drive site-specific initiatives aligned with global standards
- Foster a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between IT and OT teams at the global, regional, and site levels
- Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and implement training programs to enhance team competencies Function management
Application process
- Oversee the management of OT infrastructure, systems, and applications, including SCADA, PLCs, DCS, UNS, MES, and other industrial automation technologies
- Co-own IT/OT initiatives by standardizing software (architecture, deployment, training, compliance, lifecycle management), enabling cybersecurity by design, and supporting key program adoption (UNS, MES, IT/OT)
- Develop OT Vision and convert it into programs/projects to achieve company goals
- Establish and enforce global OT standards, policies, and best practices across all regions and sites
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, and operational safety requirements for standardized OT systems
- Collaborate with engineering, and operations teams to align OT initiatives with enterprise-wide goals
- Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and incorporating them into the global OT roadmap
Company and context
- As the Global OT Stream Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the strategy, implementation, and maintenance of OT systems across the organization.
- You will ensure alignment with global business objectives, supports digital transformation initiatives, and maintains secure, reliable, and efficient OT environments.
- You will liaise with Operations, EHS, Quality, IM&S, ManEx & IT to align programs and projects for improving technical know how and knowledge in Givaudan.
- By leading a global team of Regional OT Managers and supporting local OT Champions, you will foster collaboration, standardization, and innovation across all operational sites.
- In this role you will report directly to the Head of CoE.
- Multiple location: Caronno Pertusella (Italy), Vernier (Switzerland), Avignon (France), Makó (Hungary), Ashford (UK), Naarden (Netherlands)
- Develop and implement a global OT strategy (standardization, security and skills & knowledge) that aligns with organizational goals and ensures the scalability and sustainability of OT systems
- Ensure transfer of best practices from local organization and embed them into standards
- Provide support to project teams at each phase of projects involving process engineering, whether in the context of a site upgrade or new factory, i.e. during design, trial, commissioning and start up phases
- Ability to create and maintain a network of experts within Givaudan
Additional details
- Global OT Stream Lead Your main responsibilities will be:
- Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and implement training programs to enhance team competencies Function management
- Responsible for content development for training and startup of new equipment where applicable Your professional profile includes:
- Bachelor's degree / MSc in Computer Science, Automation, or a related field
- Proficiency in project management methodologies Attractive package with benefits
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development A creative team environment that will inspire you
Notes and original content
- Human by nature.
- Global OT Stream Lead
- Your main responsibilities will be:
- People management
- Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and implement training programs to enhance team competencies
- Function management
- Responsible for content development for training and startup of new equipment where applicable
- Your professional profile includes:
- Fluent in English
- Proficiency in project management methodologies
Questions about this listing
What salary does Givaudan offer for this role?
Givaudan lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Vernier. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Givaudan offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Givaudan during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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