OT Integration Delivery Lead

Location: Basel, Switzerland (project scope includes Portsmouth, UK) Contract Duration: Until 31 October 2027 Lead OT integration delivery for a large\-scale manufacturing data platform, connecting automation systems with secure, scalable data OT Integration Delivery Lead Job description: We are looking for an experienced OT Integration Delivery Lead to oversee the delivery of operational technology integrations and plant\-side applications as part of a strategic Operations Data Hub (ODH) programme. In this role, you will lead a dedicated technical workstream, collaborating with automation teams, IT stakeholders, engineering partners and external vendors to deliver secure, scalable and maintainable manufacturing integrations. Your key responsibilities will include: * Lead the design, configuration, development, testing and deployment of OT integrations across DeltaV, Syncade MES, PI Historian and laboratory systems. * Configure and develop integration services using Ignition, HiveMQ, MQTT, industrial gateways and connectors. * Define interface specifications, message structures, data mappings and transformations for manufacturing information, including batch, equipment, material and quality data. * Coordinate the delivery of plant\-side operational applications and visualisation solutions. * Collaborate with architecture, semantic modelling and source\-system teams to ensure consistent and traceable manufacturing data integration. * Assess existing OT connectivity, integration capabilities and technical constraints across manufacturing systems. * Develop reusable integration blueprints, engineering standards and implementation patterns for future deployments. * Apply secure development, version control, testing, release management and monitoring practices appropriate for regulated OT environments. * Prepare technical specifications and test evidence, supporting CSV/C\&Q activities, hypercare and operational handover. * Manage technical delivery against agreed project scope, timelines, resources, quality standards and budgets. * Coordinate external technology providers, system integrators and equipment vendors, ensuring delivery quality and technical compliance. About the customer: Location: Basel, Switzerland (project scope includes Portsmouth, UK) Contract Duration: Until 31 October 2027 Job One\-Liner Lead OT integration delivery for a large\-scale manufacturing data platform, connecting automation systems with secure, scalable data solutions. Requirements: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline. * Proven experience delivering production\-grade OT integrations in industrial or manufacturing environments. * Hands\-on experience with Ignition, MQTT, HiveMQ, industrial gateways and message brokers. * Strong understanding of manufacturing automation systems, including DCS, MES, historians and industrial data platforms. * Knowledge of ISA\-88, ISA\-95, OT/IT architecture and manufacturing data contextualisation. * Experience designing APIs, industrial connectors, data interfaces, message models and reusable integration architectures. * Familiarity with secure deployments, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, version control and change management. * Understanding of GMP, CSV/CSA and data integrity requirements in regulated environments. * Proven ability to coordinate technical teams, vendors and external integration partners. * Strong troubleshooting, stakeholder management and technical delivery skills. * Business\-fluent English. Nice to have: * Advanced experience with DeltaV, Syncade MES and AVEVA PI. * Previous experience delivering OT integration programmes within pharmaceutical or biotechnolo