[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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