Operational Technology Manager

Date: Jul 17, 2025

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21801

Req ID: 76968

Job Function: Information Technology

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness is launching a project to modernize its Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, SCADA systems and analytics at major sites, such as edible oil refineries and soybean crushing plants. The Operational Technology Manager will provide OT leadership and manage the OT team for Perdue AgriBusiness. The team will partner with engineering and operations to implement and maintain OT systems at AgriBusiness sites.

The salary range for this position is $126,000- $190,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

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Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to optimize the convergence between IT and OT systems. Mapping the relationships between information systems components (i.e. , end users, business processes, applications, data, IT platform hardware/software, and networks)
Gauge the security, effectiveness, and resiliency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving, converging, or further leveraging these systems
Oversee the planning, design, and execution of IT/OT projects
Develop and manages technical/service relationship between the external vendors and partners. Monitors project implementation to ensure project/program complies with the project’s schedule, budget, quality standards and client’s requirements. Performs post-implementation project reviews for an assessment on project achievements/results
Provide guidance and support to IT/OT project teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Minimum Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or Engineering

Experience Requirements

15+ years of experience in IT or Operational Technology roles
Manufacturing / Operational Technology experience
Experience and knowledge of infrastructure and cybersecurity technologies and concepts, including servers, firewalls, network switches, network segmentation, vulnerability assessment, and risk management
Experience managing a team of technical OT associates and/or large projects
Travel to facilities as needed (up to 25%)

Experience Preferred

AgriBusiness industry or process manufacturing experience
Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk and/or Ignition based SCADA systems
Relevant industry certifications and trainings a plus - GIAC, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443
Certifications, OEM specific training (Rockwell, Inductive Automation, etc.)

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Ability to work at a desk for long periods of time in an office environment
Position is primarily sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another
May need to access files, supplies and equipment outside of immediate work area
Primary work environment is in an office setting with open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
Frequent use of a computer workstation
Some lifting up to 50 pounds (moving equipment as needed)
Able to move freely throughout the agribusiness facilities:
- Including climbing vertical heights (0 -150')
- May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degree to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity
- May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 100 db
- May be exposed to chemicals (MSDS sheets available)
- Must be able to wear protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus as required for the job as directed by the Company
Required to travel to remote agribusiness facilities and customer locations.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.