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Senior Manager: Operational Technology

Job in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Listing for: ATS Client
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a Senior Manager - Operational Technology (OT) to lead the delivery and growth of industrial automation and digital transformation initiatives across asset-intensive industries (e.g. mining, utilities, oil & gas, chemicals). This role builds on deep expertise in industrial automation, control systems, and OT architectures, while expanding into client account growth, solution shaping, and business leadership. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of technology, operations, and commercial strategy, driving measurable outcomes for clients while contributing to Accenture's OT practice growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • OT & Industrial Automation Delivery Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of OT and industrial automation programs, including:
  • SCADA, DCS, PLC, and MES implementations
  • ISA-95 aligned architectures and IT/OT integration
  • Real-time data platforms (e.g., historian, PI, edge computing)
  • Define and govern OT architectures, cybersecurity principles, and integration patterns
  • Oversee system design, implementation, commissioning, and stabilization
  • Ensure alignment with industry standards (ISA-95, IEC 62443, etc.)
  • Manage multi-disciplinary delivery teams across engineering, IT, and data domains

More than 15 years of demonstrable experience in the topics outlined.

Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Experience managing large capital projects within the IT sector, possessing in-depth technical knowledge of both infrastructure and applications.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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