{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9598ff4842e2cd1a2abf1bcf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9598ff4842e2cd1a2abf1bcf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9598ff4842e2cd1a2abf1bcf","title":"Sr. Technical Project Manager, Operational Technology","description":"Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.\n\nA technical project manager who drives the delivery of MAB's OT project portfolio across sites, working in close partnership with the Senior OT Program Manager — who holds the architecture, solution design, and business analysis role. This is primarily a PM role backed by strong OT technical depth (Digital Transformation, IIoT / Industry 4.0 & 5.0, Ignition, DevOps) — enough to scope work, challenge vendors, and manage technical risk without doing the build, which is delivered by engineers and vendor partners. Thrives in a rapid-pace, multi-project environment where outcome matters more than perfect execution.\n\nAccountabilities:\n\nDelivery of the OT project portfolio across both sites — scope, schedule, budget, quality.\nManage vendors/contractors and internal engineers to keep multiple concurrent projects moving to completion.\nProject risk, issue, and change management using a hybrid Waterfall/Agile approach.\nPrepare business-facing communications (project updates, training schedules, test sessions) for delivery to users primarily through the Senior OT Program Manager.\nChampion DevOps practices across OT delivery.\nLead and develop assigned OT Application Engineers.\n\nKey Metrics & Financial Targets:\n\nOn-time delivery of project milestones.\nBudget adherence (variance within approved thresholds).\nBusiness sign-off / solution acceptance on delivered projects.\nVendor delivery performance\n\nOwn:\n\nProject planning, scheduling, and day-to-day delivery decisions within approved scope and budget.\nDirection of daily project activities for engineers and vendor/contractor resources.\n\nInfluence:\n\nVendor resourcing, and technical solution direction.\nOT standards, documentation, and DevOps adoption across the team\n\nVeto:\n\nAcceptance of vendor deliverables and project-level change requests within delegated thresholds.\nGo/no-go on project readiness for commissioning and handover.\n\nCritical Relationships:\n\nOT Application Engineers, vendors/solution integrators, IT, Cybersecurity, D&A, and business units.\nSenior OT Program Manager (architect / solution designer / BA) — frequent joint sessions, shared delivery outcomes, primary channel to the business\n\nSkills Needed To Be Successful:\n\nBachelor's degree — or equivalent experience.\n8–10 years in OT/automation, IT/OT — or equivalent experience.\n5+ years managing OT/IT or automation projects in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong OT technical background to lead technical conversations and oversee engineers and vendors.\nKnowledge of Digital Transformation, IIoT, Industry 4.0/5.0, and Ignition platform.\nHybrid Waterfall/Agile delivery with strong risk, change, and vendor relationship.\nComfort operating at pace across multiple simultaneous projects, prioritizing outcomes over perfect execution.\nStrong partnering style — works hand-in-hand with the Program Manager.\nExcellent communication and materials preparation.\nPreferred: PMP (or equivalent) and Ignition certification; DevOps and AI exposure.\n\nExtraordinary Leadership Expectations:\n\nSet direction and unblock delivery decisively in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.\n\nBalance capacity across concurrent projects and make pragmatic trade-offs that protect the outcome.\n\nDevelop the OT engineering team and build a delivery-focused, continuous-improvement culture.\n\nStrong and Effective communication Skills\n\nWhat You Will Learn In This Role:\n\nAn In-depth understanding of IT OT convergence. Including integration points, interactions, protocols and best practices.\nMAB's production and business processes, deepening OT delivery judgment.\nEnterprise, multi-site OT delivery leadership and a path toward program-level ownership.\nMaturing OT practices — IIoT, Industry 4.0/5.0, Ignition, and DevOps — as the estate grows\n\nCompensation:\n\nCompensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.\n\nCompetitive annual salary $103,000 - $129,000 in Chicago, IL\nBonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions\nComprehensive health and welfare benefits\nCompany matching 401(k) contributions\nPaid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays\nExtensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth\n\nAt Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:\n\nOur Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:\n\nBest in Our Craft\nWe set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.\n\nAmbitiously Curious\nWe stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.\n\nMade With Humility\nWe bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.\n\nDaringly Disruptive\nWe disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Markanthonybrewing","rawCompany":"markanthonybrewing","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T10:41:22.127Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"312111","title":"Soft Drink Manufacturing","slug":"soft-drink-manufacturing"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Technical Project Manager, Operational Technology","description":"Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.\n\nA technical project manager who drives the delivery of MAB's OT project portfolio across sites, working in close partnership with the Senior OT Program Manager — who holds the architecture, solution design, and business analysis role. This is primarily a PM role backed by strong OT technical depth (Digital Transformation, IIoT / Industry 4.0 & 5.0, Ignition, DevOps) — enough to scope work, challenge vendors, and manage technical risk without doing the build, which is delivered by engineers and vendor partners. Thrives in a rapid-pace, multi-project environment where outcome matters more than perfect execution.\n\nAccountabilities:\n\nDelivery of the OT project portfolio across both sites — scope, schedule, budget, quality.\nManage vendors/contractors and internal engineers to keep multiple concurrent projects moving to completion.\nProject risk, issue, and change management using a hybrid Waterfall/Agile approach.\nPrepare business-facing communications (project updates, training schedules, test sessions) for delivery to users primarily through the Senior OT Program Manager.\nChampion DevOps practices across OT delivery.\nLead and develop assigned OT Application Engineers.\n\nKey Metrics & Financial Targets:\n\nOn-time delivery of project milestones.\nBudget adherence (variance within approved thresholds).\nBusiness sign-off / solution acceptance on delivered projects.\nVendor delivery performance\n\nOwn:\n\nProject planning, scheduling, and day-to-day delivery decisions within approved scope and budget.\nDirection of daily project activities for engineers and vendor/contractor resources.\n\nInfluence:\n\nVendor resourcing, and technical solution direction.\nOT standards, documentation, and DevOps adoption across the team\n\nVeto:\n\nAcceptance of vendor deliverables and project-level change requests within delegated thresholds.\nGo/no-go on project readiness for commissioning and handover.\n\nCritical Relationships:\n\nOT Application Engineers, vendors/solution integrators, IT, Cybersecurity, D&A, and business units.\nSenior OT Program Manager (architect / solution designer / BA) — frequent joint sessions, shared delivery outcomes, primary channel to the business\n\nSkills Needed To Be Successful:\n\nBachelor's degree — or equivalent experience.\n8–10 years in OT/automation, IT/OT — or equivalent experience.\n5+ years managing OT/IT or automation projects in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong OT technical background to lead technical conversations and oversee engineers and vendors.\nKnowledge of Digital Transformation, IIoT, Industry 4.0/5.0, and Ignition platform.\nHybrid Waterfall/Agile delivery with strong risk, change, and vendor relationship.\nComfort operating at pace across multiple simultaneous projects, prioritizing outcomes over perfect execution.\nStrong partnering style — works hand-in-hand with the Program Manager.\nExcellent communication and materials preparation.\nPreferred: PMP (or equivalent) and Ignition certification; DevOps and AI exposure.\n\nExtraordinary Leadership Expectations:\n\nSet direction and unblock delivery decisively in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.\n\nBalance capacity across concurrent projects and make pragmatic trade-offs that protect the outcome.\n\nDevelop the OT engineering team and build a delivery-focused, continuous-improvement culture.\n\nStrong and Effective communication Skills\n\nWhat You Will Learn In This Role:\n\nAn In-depth understanding of IT OT convergence. Including integration points, interactions, protocols and best practices.\nMAB's production and business processes, deepening OT delivery judgment.\nEnterprise, multi-site OT delivery leadership and a path toward program-level ownership.\nMaturing OT practices — IIoT, Industry 4.0/5.0, Ignition, and DevOps — as the estate grows\n\nCompensation:\n\nCompensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.\n\nCompetitive annual salary $103,000 - $129,000 in Chicago, IL\nBonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions\nComprehensive health and welfare benefits\nCompany matching 401(k) contributions\nPaid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays\nExtensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth\n\nAt Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:\n\nOur Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:\n\nBest in Our Craft\nWe set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.\n\nAmbitiously Curious\nWe stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.\n\nMade With Humility\nWe bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.\n\nDaringly Disruptive\nWe disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","datePosted":"2026-10-16T10:41:22.127Z","dateModified":"2026-10-16T10:41:22.127Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Markanthonybrewing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9598ff4842e2cd1a2abf1bcf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9598ff4842e2cd1a2abf1bcf"}}