OT Service Delivery Manager MES Systems - Life Science | OT Service Delivery Manager MES Systeme (m/w/d) - Life Science
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
This role involves shaping and implementing the digital transformation within the Life Science production unit in Darmstadt. The OT Service Delivery Manager will ensure the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in the Operational Technology (OT) environment. Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive service offerings, configuring hardware, conducting employee training, and implementing plant interfaces for optimal production efficiency. The role acts as a liaison between production sites, local OT resources, and global IT, overseeing service and support processes, ensuring compliance with SLAs, and integrating MES solutions into existing IT/OT landscapes. The manager will also analyze internal and external requirements, maintain documentation, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and support MES system rollouts and upgrades, contributing to a culture of innovation in science and technology.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Technology, or comparable qualification
Experience
- 5+ years in the operation and management of OT systems, preferably with a focus on MES in the process or manufacturing industry
- Experience with specific MES solutions (e.g., Werum PAS-X, Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk) is desirable
- Profound knowledge in the integration of OT and IT systems
- Experience with Service Management processes (ITIL, Incident, Problem, Change Management)
- Experience in a GMP-regulated environment (Pharma, Chemistry, Life Science) is desirable
- Knowledge in Cloud and Edge technologies, and in the digitalization of production processes is desirable
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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