Automation Systems Lead

As an Automation Systems Lead, you will hold a senior leadership position within JM, focusing on establishing central automation strategy to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and to elevate our organization's position as a leader in engineering excellence. You will provide strategic direction, thought leadership, and technical guidance to engineering and operational teams ensuring safe implementation of standardised automation solutions.,

• Develop and communicate a strategic vision for engineering automation that aligns with organizational goals and objectives to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Define long-term roadmaps and tactical delivery plans to contribute to achieving company financial targets as part of the engineering transformation
• Directly manage a team of technical experts (1-5 direct reports) to support our global sites with identifying cost-effective opportunities for improvement and reducing operational risks
• Lead the definition, deployment and assurance of engineering automation and OT cybersecurity standards and ways of working across the businesses, sites, and capital projects.
• Ensure our practices are aligned with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
• Contribute to the delivery of capital projects globally to maximize the opportunities for Capex avoidance and 'safety by design'., At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM .
  
  Engineering degree in electrical, chemical, mechanical, or approved equivalent discipline. Significant experience working in a chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, steel, or other process related manufacturing environment.
• Chartered Engineer, PE or another equivalent credential as determined by JM.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and embedding global standardised approach to managing engineering automation systems
• Advanced knowledge of SCADA/control and automation systems
• Knowledge and experience applying IEC standards
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a focus on driving business results and achieving organizational objective
  
  Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story., Are you as curious about the world as we are? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? A career at JM will provide the stimulation you need, giving you the opportunity to work with like-minded people on an exciting mix of projects.
  
  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).