Operational Technology Product Manager

CGI

$113K — $198K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in manufacturing operations and OT environments.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation technologies like PLC, SCADA, HMI, and MES.
  • Familiarity with IIoT, Industry 4.0 principles, and related technologies.
  • Strong skills in product management and process mapping.
  • Proficient in stakeholder management and change management.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles in OT contexts.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the OT product roadmap aligned with manufacturing goals.
  • Analyze, document, and redesign current manufacturing processes for efficiency.
  • Lead initiatives using IIoT, sensors, PLCs, SCADA, MES, and automation tech.
  • Collaborate with various teams to implement technology solutions effectively.
  • Prioritize and oversee OT projects from initial concept to deployment.
  • Define business requirements and success metrics for OT solutions.
  • Ensure reliable and secure integration of OT systems with enterprise IT.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation from day one.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • 401(k) matching contributions and share purchase plan.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacations and sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Access to learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
  • Wellness and wellbeing support programs.
Full Job Description
Operational Technology Product Manager

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, Virginia, Richmond

Position ID:J0726-2645

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

Position Description: Product Manager

CGI is seeking a Product Manager focused on Operational Technology (OT) in a manufacturing plant. This role bridges manufacturing operations, engineering, and technology to improve plant performance through digital transformation.

This role is a strategic position as the client modernizes their plants with smart factory and Industry 4.0 technologies. The product manager acts as the business owner for OT capabilities, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable operational improvements.

This role requires full time on site in Winchester, Virginia.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

* Own the OT product roadmap aligned with manufacturing and business objectives.
* Analyze and document current manufacturing processes, creating process maps of current state, identify inefficiencies, and design future state processes.
* Lead OT initiatives involving Industrial IoT (IIoT), sensors, PLCs, SCADA, MES, robotics, and automation.
* Work with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, IT, and vendors to implement technology solutions.
* Prioritize and manage OT projects from concept through deployment and adoption.
* Define business requirements and success metrics for OT solutions.
* Ensure OT systems are reliable, secure, and integrated with enterprise IT systems where appropriate.
* Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data analytics, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
* Coordinate change management, user training, and documentation.
* Monitor KPIs such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, throughput, quality, and maintenance costs.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

* Experience in manufacturing operations and OT environments.
* Knowledge of industrial automation (PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES).
* Familiarity with IIoT, Industry 4.0, sensors, robotics, and industrial networking.
* Strong product management, process mapping, and stakeholder management skills.
* Understanding of cybersecurity principles for OT environments.
* Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.

Other Information: CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $113,400.00 to $198,400.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs

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Skills:
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Management


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