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This managerial role involves leading a team responsible for developing, supporting, and guiding process control and MES applications across global manufacturing facilities, including system architecture, deployments, and ongoing operational support. The candidate will work remotely with worldwide plants, ensuring existing manufacturing technologies are supported while applying Alcoa’s standards, procedures, and technical practices. It requires strong leadership, advanced technical expertise, and effective communication, along with deep knowledge of manufacturing operations and development tools primarily based on Microsoft technologies.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical leadership for global Smelting PCS initiatives, ensuring solution design, implementation, and commissioning align with Alcoa roadmaps and standards
Support the transition to a product-based operating model and provide leadership for assigned product lines
Maintain expertise in mobile application strategy and DevOps practices for Smelting PCS solutions
Contribute to the development of standards, tools, and procedures supporting global MES/PCS solutions
Collaborate with Global ITAS teams to ensure effective integration of MES technologies with Alcoa system architectures
Deliver Level 2 and 3 global support, including occasional off-hours availability
Promote communication across manufacturing locations to standardize systems and solutions
Participate in industry technology networks to stay current on emerging trends and influence product direction
Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and ITAS leadership
Work independently to manage and execute projects, while contributing effectively to team-led initiatives
Requirements:
Expert-level proficiency in application development technologies
Strong knowledge of source-code management tools (Git, Azure DevOps)
Advanced experience with AVEVA PI / OSIsoft PI systems
Solid understanding of application and infrastructure security requirements
Basic awareness of software vulnerability‑management principles
Significant hands-on experience with process control systems and manufacturing technologies
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 7–10 years in relevant technical roles
Nice to have:
Functional knowledge of French is considered an asset