OT Business Analyst

We are currently looking for an Operational Technology Business Analyst to work with one of our key clients, supporting the Project Management team and relevant business partners within a manufacturing environment. In alignment with a project governance framework, the purpose of this role is to: • Lead in the areas of process, information, and data analysis within their subject matter expertise. • Act as a subject matter expert in manufacturing technology and systems. • Bring competitive and industry best-practice analysis. • Provide recommendations for targeted investments. • Lead the deployment of methodologies to analyse and resolve complex business problems. • Provide SME leadership to the business and project team in a lead engagement capacity. • This role will play a key part in driving digital transformation and technology optimisation across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Business & Process Analysis • Analyse current-state manufacturing processes, systems, and data flows. • Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities across IT/OT environments. • Develop clear documentation including business requirements, functional specifications, process maps, and data models. • Lead workshops and stakeholder sessions to define future-state solutions. Subject Matter Expertise • IT/OT convergence • Manufacturing infrastructure • Networking and industrial connectivity • Servers (on-premise and edge environments) • Cyber security (industrial and enterprise alignment) • Manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, SCADA, PLC integration, historian systems) • Bring external industry best practices in smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and secure plant connectivity. • Evaluate and recommend technology investments aligned to operational and strategic goals. Project & Programme Support • Support the Project Manager/Programme Manager in planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. • Lead analytical workstreams within larger programmes. • Ensure alignment with governance standards. • Provide impact assessments for proposed changes across infrastructure and manufacturing systems. Methodology & Problem Solving • Deploy structured analysis methodologies to resolve complex business and technical problems. • Use data-driven insights to support investment decisions. • Conduct feasibility assessments and cost/benefit analyses. • Define KPIs and measurement frameworks for solution success. Stakeholder Engagement • Engage with manufacturing site leadership, engineering teams, IT teams, and cyber security teams. • Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Influence and guide decision-making through clear, structured analysis. Experience • Experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or similar role within manufacturing or industrial environments. • Strong exposure to IT/OT convergence in manufacturing. • Experience working on infrastructure and industrial networking projects. • Demonstrable experience supporting large-scale transformation or technology programmes. • Experience working within structured governance frameworks Technical Expertise • Industrial networking and plant connectivity. • Server infrastructure (on-premise, virtualised, edge computing). • Cyber security within manufacturing environments (e.g., IEC 62443 awareness). • Manufacturing systems (MES, SCADA, PLC integration). • Infrastructure architecture and resilience. • Data analysis and systems integration.