OT System Architect

Akkodis is a global leader in the Engineering and R&D market, which aims to accelerate innovation and digital transformation using the power of connected data. 

With a passion for technology and talent, the group, made up of more than 40,000 engineers and digital experts and with a turnover of €4bn, offers deep cross-sector expertise in 28 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. 

Akkodis has forty years of experience and a strong know-how in key technology areas such as mobility, software and technology services, robotics, testing, simulation, data security, artificial intelligence and data analysis. 

The combination of IT and engineering expertise leads to a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy - to support customers in rethinking their product and business development processes, to improve productivity, to minimize time-to-market and to shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. 

Akkodis Life Sciences division is the Italian leader for engineering consulting, validation and GMP services for pharmaceutical, chemical and healthcare companies. The division in composed of highly specialized consultants, who have deepened their training collaborating with important international companies and with proven experience in the Good Manufacturing Practices field. The company ensures full compliance with FDA and equivalent European quality requirements. Services include Engineering, Commissioning and Qualification, IT Compliance, Process & Quality, advanced therapies, GxP training. 

In order to strengthen the division, we are looking for an: 

OT System Architect / Lead – Pharma 

Join our Life Sciences division, a group of over 400 consultants working in Italy and of around 5.000 consultants working across other European Regions in the Life Sciences. Our strength has always been the integration of our expertise, which allows us to have a 360° view of the pharmaceutical world. 

What will your contribution be in Akkodis? 

The OT Architect is accountable for defining, governing, and evolving Operational Technology (OT) architectures in regulated Life Sciences environments.

The role ensures that OT systems supporting manufacturing, laboratories, and utilities are compliant, secure, resilient, and aligned with business objectives.

The position combines deep technical expertise with governance and performance management responsibilities, including KPI definition and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain OT architecture standards and reference models across manufacturing, QC, and utilities environments
• Act as technical authority for OT systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, MES, historians) across their full lifecycle
• Ensure that architectures are appropriately documented
• Support business in debug/troubleshooting sessions
• Drive OT–IT alignment in collaboration with IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, and Engineering functions
• Contribute to OT cybersecurity architecture, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Define, implement, and track OT KPIs (e.g. changes status)
• Analyze performance metrics to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with GxP regulations (GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11) and data integrity requirements
• Support vendors and system integrators, ensuring technical and architectural governance

About you 

Requirements to start your growth path: 

• Strong experience in OT / Automation roles within Life Sciences or regulated industries
• Solid knowledge of industrial automation platforms, industrial networks, and system integration
• Proven understanding of GxP compliance
• Experience with OT cybersecurity concepts and risk management
• Ability to define and manage KPIs and translate technical performance into business insights
• Fluency in Italian and English
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional environments

Certifications (Preferred)

• ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certification (e.g. ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert or Specialist)

Offer 

Permanent contract 

What will you find in Akkodis? 

• A structured and personalized career path with vertical and cross-functional growth opportunities 
• We will support you during the initial stages of entry through follow-ups with Managerial figures and our HR Business Partners, but also through our training plans and an annual performance review  
• You will have a Corporate Benefits Platform 
    

Location 

Full remote