Hybrid Senior Manager, Ignition Product Team

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About the role

  • Senior Manager overseeing Ignition-based industrial automation solutions at FORTNA. Leading a team focused on scalable Ignition solutions aligned with organizational goals and best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the strategic vision for the Ignition product line, ensuring alignment with FORTNA’s global objectives and market trends.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers, architects, and engineers across regions, fostering a high-performance, innovative, and collaborative culture.
  • Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and adoption of best practices for Ignition development and deployment worldwide.
  • Oversee the architecture, design, and deployment of enterprise-grade Ignition solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
  • Lead the development and enforcement of standardized templates, project structures, and engineering processes for Ignition deployments.
  • Serve as executive liaison for key client engagements related to Ignition, ensuring technical delivery excellence and long-term partnerships.
  • Implement and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting requirements for the Ignition product team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or related field; advanced certifications preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role overseeing multi-region teams and large-scale projects.
  • Deep expertise in Ignition platform architecture, SCADA/HMI systems, and industrial control systems.
  • Sound knowledge of the material handling domain, including industry standards, technologies, and best practices relevant to automated systems and warehouse operations.
  • Proven experience in standardizing technical practices, scaling engineering teams, and delivering complex automation solutions globally.
  • Strong business acumen, excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
  • Experience with cybersecurity frameworks, network security, and secure system integration.
  • Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification (Perspective) required; Gold Certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python (Jython), SQL databases, and modern DevOps practices is highly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel regionally and globally as needed.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Senior Manager, Ignition Product Team

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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