IT/OT Solution Expert - Manufacturing - Remote UK

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading manufacturing clients! They are currently looking for an experienced IT/OT Solution Architect to join their team for a four-month contract.

Key Expertise:

• OT Assessments & Maturity Evaluations
• DCS Platforms (Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, ABB, Yokogawa)
• PHD/Process Historians (OSI PI, Aspen IP.21, AVEVA Historian)
• OPC DA/OPC UA Architecture & Integration
• ISA-95/Purdue Model Architecture
• MES/MOM Integration
• Industrial Networking & OT Cybersecurity
• IT/OT Convergence & Data Platforms
• OT Modernization & Digital Manufacturing
• Global Manufacturing Transformation Programmes

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

• You will be responsible for supporting Operational Technology (OT) assessments, architecture definition, solution design, and implementation programs across global manufacturing operations.
• The role requires extensive experience in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and IT/OT convergence, with deep expertise in Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Process Historian Databases (PHD), OPC Servers (OPC DA/UA), industrial networks, and associated OT platforms.
• The individual will evaluate existing OT landscapes, identify capability gaps, define technology roadmaps, and design scalable architectures that support operational excellence, cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• This role serves as a trusted advisor to business and plant leadership, translating operational challenges into practical technology solutions that improve reliability, productivity, quality, and process performance. The candidate will lead end-to-end delivery of OT modernization programs, including system integration, historian strategies, data architectures, connectivity frameworks, and governance models.
• Deep understanding of ISA-95, Purdue Model architecture, industrial cybersecurity, and IT/OT integration principles is essential. The role requires collaboration with global stakeholders, OEMs, engineering teams, system integrators, and technology vendors to ensure successful deployment and adoption of OT solutions.
• Experience across process industries such as Pulp & Paper, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, and Mining, as well as discrete manufacturing sectors, is expected.
• The successful candidate will combine strong consulting, technical leadership, and programme management capabilities to drive sustainable digital transformation across multi-site manufacturing enterprises.
• The position involves significant engagement in global assessment, design, and implementation initiatives, ensuring standardized, secure, and future-ready OT ecosystems.