Director of Operational Technology

Your new company Peel Ports Group is the second largest port operator in the UK, managing a network of major ports and terminals across the UK and Ireland, including Liverpool, Heysham and the Manchester Ship Canal. They employ over 1200 people across the UK and Ireland and handle tens of millions of tonnes of cargo annually, making it a key driver of economic activity and trade. With a strong focus on sustainability and long-term investment, they are modernising their infrastructure and expanding into areas such as renewable energy and decarbonisation to support future growth.Your new role The Director of OT is a transformation-focused leadership role responsible for defining and executing a group-wide OT strategy across a complex, multi-site, safety-critical environment. Reporting to the CTIO, the role involves modernising a legacy OT estate, driving IT/OT convergence, strengthening cyber resilience, and building a scalable, high-performing OT function to support 24/7 port operations. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of technology, engineering, and operations, influencing executive-level investment decisions while delivering a prioritised transformation roadmap. Key Responsibilities:Establish clear governance, standards and ways of working for OT across a geographically dispersed operation.Partner closely with operations and engineering leaders to embed technology into day-to-day performance and decision-making.Identify and mitigate operational and ..... full job details .....