IT/OT Site Project Lead | IT/OT Site Project Lead (all genders)

Merck KGaA

Darmstadt, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Aug 22, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves leading the site-wide IT/OT program at the Darmstadt Development facility, focusing on robust, secure, and compliant delivery of OT services and systems for new product development in Healthcare. The successful candidate will manage the entire project lifecycle, from inception to handover, ensuring targets for scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met. Key responsibilities include driving the IT/OT program roadmap, managing cross-project dependencies, and leading project delivery by overseeing scope, resources, vendors, and change control. This position requires close collaboration with IT/OT engineers, service delivery managers, architects, and cybersecurity managers, acting as the primary contact for stakeholders and managing vendor performance. It's an attractive opportunity for a professional with strong project management skills in industrial automation or IT/OT environments, looking to make a significant impact in a leading science and technology company.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Experience

  • Proven experience in project management within OT/IT or industrial automation environments
  • Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing and validation practices (advantageous)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Not specified