26-072 - Smart Plants Architect / Program Manager
$260,000–$280,800 year
HybridOshawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Architect and lead end-to-end digital transformation programs for Smart Plants, integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, digital twins, IoT platforms, and AI/ML-driven autonomous operations. Develop enterprise architecture that connects physical assets, operational technology, and information systems while defining data models for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. Oversee the deployment of robotics, edge computing, and autonomous systems to enable self-optimizing processes and closed-loop automation. Engage executive sponsors and plant leaders to define goals, manage change, and drive adoption across engineering, operations, and IT teams. Track program progress, risks, and business outcomes to ensure alignment with OPG's Strategic Transformation Roadmap. Represent the organization at industry forums to share best practices and mentor internal talent in building a future-ready digital workforce.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, smart plant/Industry 4.0 program delivery, or industrial automation
- at least 5 years in a leadership or architecture role
- Proven experience architecting and delivering large-scale Industry 4.0, IoT, digital twin, or autonomous operations programs in asset-intensive industries (energy, utilities, manufacturing, etc.)
- Deep understanding of plant operations, operational technology (OT), IT/OT convergence, and cybersecurity
- Hands-on experience with IoT platforms, cloud/edge architectures, advanced analytics, robotics, and AI/ML-driven automation
- Strong knowledge of digital twin technologies, predictive maintenance, and real-time data integration
- Experience with agile program management, change management, and stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels
- Excellent analytical, strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Visionary leadership in smart plant and Industry 4.0 transformation
- Expertise in digital architecture, IoT, digital twins, and autonomous operations
- Strategic planning and large-scale program management
- Strong stakeholder engagement and change leadership
- Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
- OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, and data governance awareness
- Ability to deliver measurable business value and operational excellence
- Commitment to continuous learning and industry thought leadership
Desired Qualifications
- Recognized certifications in project/program management (PMP, Agile, SAFe), architecture (TOGAF), or Industry 4.0 technologies
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