DGM IT - Infra Architect (OT+IT)

ABOUT AGRATAS

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements.

Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.

We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.

JOB SUMMARY

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

1.Infrastructure Requirements:

• Take ownership of OT and IT infrastructure and network requirements for the manufacturing site.

• Collaborate with Facilities and Capital Delivery/Project teams on infrastructure expansion needs,

including planning, design, and execution phases for the Gigafactory setup.

• Ensure that infrastructure and network designs align with operational needs and manufacturing

technology requirements.

2. OT & IT Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing stakeholders to manage and support OT and IT

infrastructure.

• Ensure operational readiness and uninterrupted functionality of systems in collaboration with central IT

and vendor teams, maintaining service delivery as per defined SLAs.

3. Compliance and Audits:

• Implement OT and IT policies across the manufacturing site in adherence to regulatory standards.

• Support audits by ensuring infrastructure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry

standards.

4. Risk Mitigation:

• Identify risks associated with OT and IT infrastructure projects or site operations.

• Develop contingency plans and apply mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions or failures in

manufacturing processes.

5.User Experience:

• Optimize user experience across the infrastructure ecosystem by addressing technical challenges

proactively.

6. Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain clear and effective communication with departments, stakeholders, and end-users to align OT

and IT infrastructure strategies with business needs.

7. Collaboration and Problem-Solving:

• Partner with central IT, vendor teams, and cross-functional departments to resolve OT and IT

infrastructure and network related issues.

• Foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement of

infrastructure systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a focus on OT and IT integration within manufacturing environments.

• Extensive experience in managing OT systems (e.g., DCS, SCADA, PLCs, IoT devices) , IT infrastructure (e.g. networks, servers) for manufacturing facilities, IT-OT Integration and OT Security.

• Knowledge of OT and IT applications such as MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), CAD (Computer-Aided Design), Simulation.

Tools, and other digital solutions.

• Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills to foster collaboration between IT, OT, and business stakeholders.

• Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Proven skills in identifying and resolving complex issues within OT and IT systems, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.

• Ability to make informed decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

• Experience in planning, organizing, and executing OT and IT infrastructure projects, including budget

management and vendor negotiations.

• Competence in conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies for project execution.

• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance for OT and IT systems at manufacturing sites.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing business processes and their interaction with OT and IT systems.

• Ability to assess the impact of technical scenarios on business continuity and operations.

• Ability to adjust to changing business needs and technology trends, leveraging creative problem-solving to

maintain system reliability and efficiency.

• Expertise in building partnerships with senior management, business units, IT teams, vendors, and regulators to align infrastructure solutions with organizational goal.

Leadership Skills

• Agility

• Strong Communication

• Entrepreneurial

• Inclusive

• Passionate