IT & OT Transformation Manager

We are seeking a hands-on Senior IT & Operational Transformation Leader to step into a complex, multi-entity group environment, audit the existing technology landscape, and architect the future IT/OT roadmap.

This is not a high-level consulting engagement that ends with a PowerPoint deck. You will take full ownership: diving deep into current systems, untangling legacy debt, bridging the gap between business operations and tech vendors, and leading the long-term digital evolution of the group—with a heavy focus on Comarch ERP, WMS, and manufacturing (OT) integrations.

Core ResponsibilitiesMap and evaluate the entire group IT landscape (infrastructure, application stack, server environments, and Microsoft licensing).

Assess core operational services, cybersecurity posture, key single points of failure, and structural risks.

Audit team competencies and ownership structures to eliminate organizational gaps.

Deeply analyze the current Comarch ERP implementation across all group entities and manufacturing units.

Evaluate ERP-to-WMS integrations, process dependencies, and system bottlenecks.

Build a clear business case and executive recommendation: Optimize & scale current Comarch ERP vs. Migrate to a new enterprise ERP.

Map the operational technology (OT) environment and its touchpoints with core IT systems and ERP.

Identify operational risks and workflow bottlenecks on the shop floor.

Align IT infrastructure with production requirements without getting bogged down in low-level automation engineering.

Translate business process maps into robust technical architecture (Business Processes → IT Architecture → Systems → Automation).

Highlight architectural gaps, eliminate redundancies, and introduce workflow automation and applied AI solutions.

Audit and rationalize external IT vendors, service level agreements (SLAs), and contract scopes.

Challenge vendor recommendations, negotiate delivery scopes, and drive vendor accountability (or manage vendor replacements).

Act as the master translator between executive business requirements and technical specifications for supplier.

Key Requirements & Scope

Strong background in leading complex IT turnarounds, system consolidations, and legacy modernization projects.

Direct experience operating within manufacturing / production environments with a strong grasp of IT/OT convergence.

Hands-on familiarity with Comarch ERP, WMS logistics, enterprise cybersecurity standards, and process automation.

Proven ability to work in unmapped, unstructured environments and turn chaos into operational order.

Must-Have:

Proven track record in IT Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, and System Audits.

In-depth expertise with Comarch ERP systems and WMS environments.

Hands-on experience navigating industrial / manufacturing environments (IT/OT domain awareness).

Strong track record in IT Vendor Management, SLA negotiations, and RFP creation.

Robust understanding of cybersecurity essentials and process automation/AI.

Exceptional communication skills with absolute ownership and tolerance for ambiguity.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience in Multi-entity Holding Groups / Corporate Groups / M& A IT integrations.

Post-merger system consolidation and data harmonization experience.