IT​/Operational Technology Manager. LilyLifestyle

IT/OT Manager

Location:

Chester (site-based). Contract Length: 6 Months. Determination:
Inside IR35.

We're recruiting an IT/OT Manager to lead all IT and Operational Technology activities for a busy manufacturing site, ensuring business continuity and driving enhancements that improve production capability. You'll be the primary IT/OT point of contact for the plant, partnering closely with the Site Leadership Team and engineering stakeholders to capture demand, build a prioritised roadmap, and provide clear governance, reporting, and transparency on progress, risks and mitigations.

You'll oversee local IT/OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, process control/automation and manufacturing systems, managing internal teams and third-party partners while ensuring services align to agreed SLAs and KPIs. You'll also lead or coordinate a portfolio of projects end to end scope, planning, budget (OPEX/CAPEX), delivery, change management, go-live and transition into support.

• Strong manufacturing IT/OT experience (e.g., MES/LIMS/Quality/EHS)
• Solid infrastructure and security understanding, including knowledge of GxP and/or GAMP
• Proven stakeholder management experience
• Experience leading teams and managing external partners