Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

For our Global Competence Center Cement we are looking for a Global Systems Engineer & IT/OT Manager (f/m/d).

The Global Systems Engineer & IT/OT Manager is a global role within the Industry 4.0 Department, responsible for defining, standardizing, and governing systems and IT/OT environments across Heidelberg Materials' cement plants.

The role works across regions and plants, supporting local teams through common architectures, engineering standards, and system concepts, with the objective of enabling stable operations, scalable digital solutions, and remote operation capabilities.

The role focuses on the engineering and system foundations of automation and Industry 4.0, acting as a reference point and SME for regions and plants.

This position is located in Heidelberg and reports directly to the Director Global Operational Excellence & Transformation.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE



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Act as global subject‑matter expert (SME) for systems engineering and architecture topics, supporting areas and sites with technical guidance, engineering concepts, and best practices
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Drive the standardization of control system architectures, ensuring consistent and scalable approaches for Process Control Systems (PCS), HMI / SCADA environments, PLC platforms, and integration with industrial equipment
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Support Area for Process Control Networks (PCN) and automation‑related IT/OT infrastructures, with a focus on robustness, availability, and long‑term maintainability
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Structuring and standardizing the use of virtual machine environments for automation systems, including definition of standard setups, lifecycle concepts, and alignment across plants
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Support the deployment, structuring, and effective use of operational tools such as, data historians, reliability monitoring systems, quality systems and comparable systems, ensuring common usage principles, data consistency, and alignment with global standards
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Act as the technical interface for Remote Operation initiatives, including HROC, Remote Control Centers, and Remote Grinding, ensuring that local automation systems and architectures are compatible with centralized and remote operation concepts
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Support the definition of control philosophies, operational boundaries, and interlock concepts required for safe and reliable remote supervision and control of cement plant assets
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Contribute expert input to global and regional automation‑related projects and CAPEX initiatives, through design reviews, architecture validation, and technical alignment
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Support knowledge consolidation and harmonization across regions aligning with CCC- Area automation experts around common engineering principles, tools, and system standards



YOUR PROFILE



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University degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or comparable technical discipline
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Extensive experience (ideally 15+ years) in industrial automation and systems engineering within cement or heavy process industries
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Strong technical background in PCS, HMI / SCADA, PLC environments, PCN, and industrial automation architectures.
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Proven experience with IT/OT infrastructures, including virtualized environments and cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems
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Experience working in global or multi‑regional contexts, supporting plants through standards and expert guidance rather than direct authority
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Recognized ability to act as SME and technical reference in complex technical environments
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Structured, analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational requirements into scalable engineering solutions
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Excellent English language skills are required; any additional languages are an advantage
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Willingness to travel



OUR OFFER



We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

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Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
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30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
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Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
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Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
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JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
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Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
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Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
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Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
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Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
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Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations - for e-bike and car

... and much more.