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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT/OT Applications & Automation Project Manager - **Company:** Imerys - **Location:** Marble Hill, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Systems, OPC Unified Architecture, Software Deployment, Solution Deployment Descriptor, Information Technology - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://imerys.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/IMERYS-Careers/job/Marble-Hill-Georgia-USA/IT-OT-Applications---Automation-Project-Manager_REQ-11880 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Systems, or Engineering * 5+ years of experience in the implementation of industrial or automation projects * Extensive experience in manufacturing industrial and OT solutions (interface, application, supervision). * Strong knowledge about automation solutions, IIOT, electricity, industrial process and industrial communication protocols * Strong business knowledge in an Industrial environment. * Have a good knowledge and understanding of application architecture. * Approximately 25% travel ## Description 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.., Interface between IT and the Operations * 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. Business Partner * 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. Solution Provider * 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 environmental aspects at all phases of the project. * Focus on business value rather than solutions to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity, and business capability requirements. * Be creative and innovative with regards to your knowledge and awareness of industry trends and digital advances as they relate to new opportunities and business needs. Project Manager * Responsible for the industrial project, budget and deadline * Responsibility of project stakeholders * Cooperation between different internal teams * Expertise in the field of automation, industrial IT and applications. * Roll out Imerys industry solution portfolio on our sites following our BCM (Business Capability Model) * Select the solutions that will be included in the Imerys catalog of applications * Ensure compliance with IT security rules and digital Platform * Roll out projects designed by the IT/OT team and the group (standard data collection-OPC UA, Industrie 4.0 projects) * Escalate in case of conflicts regarding several activities inside his projects * Take responsibility for support level 2 and 3 management before the solution moves to support and the IT/OT application team ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Microservices? 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