Senior Manager - Automation and Operational Technology

About the role

Abbott's Nutrition business is hiring a Senior Manager for Automation and Operational Technology in Singapore. You will lead a team responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing and validating automation control systems, OT solutions and data/visualization platforms, and head the regional OT function across Asia and New Zealand, defining strategy and leading projects. The role involves significant interaction with peers in North America and Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee resource planning and technical execution for a portfolio of large capital projects, including the use of external engineering partners.
• Support front-end project development for controls and OT scope, covering architecture, specifications, cost, risk and schedule with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in system design, procurement, installation and validation.
• Establish and maintain regional standards for OT and controls hardware and software.
• Partner with IT on reliable integration and support of shared systems; good understanding of cybersecurity is desired.
• Manage software licensing, vendor relationships and contract negotiations with procurement and legal.
• Provide technical support to sites, reduce technical debt and implement improvements.
• Advise senior leadership and stakeholders on key initiatives.
• Partner with Industrial Analytics and AI leaders on a data pipeline for day-to-day decisions.
• Lead delivery of the New Zealand Integration project from an OT and automation standpoint.

Required profile

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience delivering capital projects in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in regulated industries (FDA/USDA) and validated systems and processes.
• Strong background managing engineering firms, suppliers and contractors.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including scope and budget control.
• Experience in nutritional manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or Computer Science preferred); project management experience preferred.