IT​/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager

Imerysis the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance.

As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

IT/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager

Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 17,500 employees around the globe can thrive.

We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in.

Digitalization of the factory is a challenge for all organizations. Connecting the shop floor must be a global project if aiming at becoming a smart factory.

Breaking the cultural boundaries between Information technologies (IT) and Operation technologies (OT) enables Imerys to build its own path towards Manufacturing applications solution deployment.

The IT/OT team implements and enforces standards and policies as defined by the Group. The IT/OT team designs, deploys and supports regional and Business areas specific solutions and applications.

This position is part of IT/OT Manufacturing Application Delivery team

The IT/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of manufacturing application projects, the definition of the solution scope and the selection of partners/solutions able to assist the group in its implementation of manufacturing solutions as defined by the group strategy.

Part of a team of project managers, this position will have a specific focus on delivery solutions related to manufacturing applications and implementation of those solutions to the business..

• Develop a deep knowledge of the BA(s)/Functions(s) business and build positive relationships with a specific focus on plant operations
• Educate operational partners about IT processes, roles, and capabilities.
• Establish communication processes and channels across business functions.

• Partner with business leadership to plan new joint initiatives aligned with corporate strategy, evaluate proposals, and determine how they fit into business capability roadmaps and priorities.
• Develop project portfolio based on business strategic plan.
• Advocate for awareness and focus on business partner strategic plans.
• Partner with enterprise architecture to develop and maintain multi-year business capability roadmaps.
• Identify and integrate business partners’ long-range plans into business capability roadmaps and priorities, as appropriate.

• Expert in Industrial processes
• Be able to draft specifications and functional analyzes
• Project management with methodology, organization and resource planning by ensuring the training of the necessary teams.
• Sensitive to the operational efficiency and resilience
• Ensure compliance with safety and…