We are seeking a senior, strategic, and technically strong leader to join the executive team of a large-scale industrial operation, reporting directly to the COO.

In this pivotal role, you will own and shape the organization’s Operational Technology (OT) landscape while leading AI-driven transformation initiatives within a high-volume, heavy manufacturing environment. Your mission will be to elevate operational reliability, efficiency, and digital maturity across critical production systems.

This is a high-impact role for a professional who can bridge industrial automation, advanced analytics, and executive-level decision-making.

Your Responsibilities:

OT Strategy, Governance & Standards
• Define and lead the end-to-end OT delivery strategy, governance framework, and operational standards.
• Oversee the full OT ecosystem, including PLCs, SCADA, industrial networks, drives, historians, and IIoT infrastructure.

AI & Digital Transformation
• Lead the design, rollout, and enterprise-wide adoption of AI-enabled and OT-driven initiatives.
• Ensure all digital and AI projects are tightly aligned with business objectives and deliver measurable value.
• Own AI and digitization toolsets end-to-end, including data pipelines, predictive analytics platforms, and digital twin technologies.

Operational Excellence & Support Models
• Establish standardized support processes, including change management, troubleshooting methodologies, and vendor coordination.
• Drive consistency, reliability, and scalability across OT operations.

Performance, Insights & Value Realization
• Develop advanced metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to provide executive-level visibility on OT performance and ROI.
• Translate data into actionable insights that support strategic and operational decisions.

Continuous Improvement
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives powered by AI and advanced analytics.
• Systematically enhance maintenance effectiveness, asset performance, and overall plant productivity.

Your Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in OT, automation, or industrial digitalization within large-scale heavy industry (steel, metals, energy, petrochemicals, or similar).

Technical Expertise
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Solid understanding of OT cybersecurity principles (IEC 62443 or similar).
• Proven involvement in AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, Python, or Azure-based data platforms is highly valued.

Leadership & Mindset
• Strong analytical capability with a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to operate comfortably between plant floor realities and executive-level discussions.
• Fluency in Greek; strong command of English for technical documentation, vendors, and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating OT systems with SAP PM, MES, or ERP platforms.
• Professional certifications in OT security, project management, or industrial analytics.
• Deep understanding of heavy steel or metals production processes.