Director Smart Factory Process Owner, OT Standardization

Harmonization Leader For Operational Technology Systems

A technically adept leader that drives the harmonization of operational technology systems, processes, and architectures across global manufacturing and industrial sites. This role is pivotal in ensuring consistency, security, scalability, and interoperability of OT environments, enabling seamless integration with IT systems and supporting our Industry 4.0 ambitions. The role will also lead a team to drive change and value management for Smart Factory Initiatives including data governance.

Principal Accountabilities :

• Design, implement, secure, and standardize connectivity between production equipment and digital solutions
• Develop and enforce OT connectivity standards across the Process Target Picture
• Create and enforce OT architecture standards, protocols, and best practices across all sites and business units
• Own and maintain the asset inventory and lifecycle management of OT Assets
• Ensure all OT systems comply with internal policies, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams to align OT strategies with enterprise goals
• Conduct FAT / SAT to confirm performance, safety, and cyber-security compliance
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity team to ensure OT assets cybersecurity practices and policies are implemented
• Resolve connectivity or protocol issues quickly during installation and ongoing operations to minimize downtime
• Produce reusable templates and reference architectures for faster rollouts
• Collaborate with IT Integrator to align network segmentation and identity services
• Develop and lead data strategy, connectivity, and standardization for Smart Factory across all process target areas
• Support data modelling standard to model, define, and structure OT, IT, and ET data in a knowledge graph
• Lead the project team for platform implementation and data acquisition for integrating IT, OT, and ET data across manufacturing shop floor
• Standardize vendor selection criteria and evaluate technologies for compatibility, scalability, and security
• Lead change initiatives and training programs to promote adoption and value realization of Smart Factory Initiatives including OT standards across the organization

Education, Experience, and Capabilities Preferred :

Supervisory Responsibility :

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization's investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise. To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Salary Range Information : $169,700.00 - $305,700.00 USD Annual

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