Operational Technology Manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Novelis Internal Audit team is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to support a global manufacturing organization with revenues of US$10 billion. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global IT Audit, this role is essential in identifying and assessing risks, and ensuring that management maintains a robust, comprehensive control environment across both enterprise IT systems and plant floor operations.

The Senior IT Auditor will lead and complete risk-based audits, including cybersecurity and operational assessments, across intricate processes and technical domains, focusing on information systems and operational technology. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of IT audit experience and hands-on exposure to operational technology, leading complex audits to protect production processes and ensure a resilient control environment. Additionally, the Senior IT Auditor will collaborate with IT, engineering, and plant leadership, develop executive-ready audit reports, and support departmental and continuous improvement initiatives while monitoring remediation progress and sustainability of controls.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and lead IT audit engagements, including risk-based audits, pre-implementation reviews, and special advisory projects across all manufacturing operations and business systems.
• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of IT controls, policies, and procedures in support of business objectives, regulatory compliance, and industry standards.
• Conduct detailed evaluations of IT infrastructure, including ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), production network controls, cybersecurity protocols, and data privacy safeguards.
• Collaborate with business and IT partners, as well as automation engineers, to identify risks, gaps, and remediate issues from both an operational technology cybersecurity and manufacturing operations perspective.
• Develop and present clear, concise audit reports and recommendations to management, including the C-suite and Audit Committee.
• Monitor and track remediation efforts of audit issues and provide guidance to partners on sustainable corrective actions.
• Know the latest on emerging technologies, threats, and IT industry trends, and incorporate that knowledge into the audit process.
• Assist in the annual IT risk assessment and the development of the audit plan.
• Support integrated audits, including operational and financial reviews, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years experience in IT audit, risk or cybersecurity or at least 8 years of experience in IT project management or business relationship management roles supporting IT operations.
• Familiarity with Generative and Agentic AI solutions and practices.
• Experience with manufacturing or operational technology (OT) environments
• Hands-on experience and understanding of ERP, MES, SCADA, and ITGCs
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of plant floor and operational technology (OT) security.
• Demonstrated initiative, independence, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (both domestic and international).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, GICSP
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Knowledge of NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, CIS frameworks
• Experience with ICS cybersecurity tools
• Understanding of IT/OT network segregation
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau)

What Sets This Role Apart

• Exposure to global OT cybersecurity and manufacturing operations
• Influence on plant security and operational resilience
• Access to executive leadership and Audit Committee
• Participation in IT/OT transformation initiatives

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

What We Offer:

This role offers a hybrid schedule, requiring at least two days onsite each week. Novelis values the importance of flexibility and work-life harmony, supporting a Flex Work strategy that enables employees to balance personal and professional commitments while benefiting from a collaborative in-office atmosphere.

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
• Retirement Savings Account
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance!

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Novelis’ Global Corporate and North America Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta GA employing around 700 people. Supporting it’s 31 operations worldwide Novelis’ corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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