Job Description
Job Title:  OT Project/Program Manager
Job Location (Short):  Amersfoort, NLD, 3818LE
Discipline:  Engineering & Technology
Career Site Contract Hours:  32-40
Job Description Header:  As OT Project/Program Manager, you deliver critical automation projects across our factories worldwide. You lead multidisciplinary teams, manage system integrators, and ensure safe, on time, high quality execution of OT Programs and/or Projects. You drive impact for Operations, OT, and IT by improving reliability, cybersecurity, and digital capability across our production sites.
Job Description: 

What we ask

  • Associate’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or OT roles, preferably in food or dairy processing
  • Strong experience with PLC programming, SCADA/HMI systems, and industrial communication protocols
  • Background in continuous production environments and process control systems
  • Experience with instrumentation, CIP systems, and process automation technologies

What we offer

  • A unique company culture with a strong Dutch heritage and an open, supportive international environment
  • A healthy work-life balance, flexible working options, and a competitive salary & benefits package
  • A role with both autonomy and trust, enabling you to shape your work in a way that fits your strengths
  • Access to extensive development opportunities, training programs, and coaching
  • Clear paths for internal growth and advancement—we actively encourage career progression
  • An informal, inclusive, and friendly workplace where collaboration is key
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact by contributing to better nutrition for millions of people

Vacancy Description
In this role, you lead the full lifecycle of Operational Technology projects across our production locations. You manage complex migrations, upgrades, MES integrations, and site wide OT improvements using RFC’s V Model and OT governance standards.You coordinate engineering, testing, commissioning, and hyper care activities with OT, IT, Operations, Quality, and external system integrators. You own planning, budget, risk, and vendor performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, reliably, and in full.Your work directly improves factory uptime, automation performance, cybersecurity, and digital readiness — enabling our sites to produce safely, efficiently, and sustainably for millions of consumers every day.

Job Description Footer:  At FrieslandCampina, we are more than a dairy company — we are a cooperative with deep roots in society. Our employees, member farmers, partners, and communities rely on us to deliver quality and act responsibly. Working here means contributing to something bigger than yourself.In the Global OT Projects Team, part of Global Supply Chain → Technical → Global OT, you join a group of specialists driving the modernization and digital transformation of our factories. We work closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and external partners to deliver safe, secure, and future proof automation systems.You will be trusted to take ownership, make decisions, and influence the bigger picture — ensuring our factories remain resilient, efficient, and ready for the future.
Recruiter:  Tom Muller
Recruiter email:  tom.muller@frieslandcampina.com
Career Site Show Contact Details Recruiter:  Yes

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

Do you have any questions?

Please contact our recruiter

careers@frieslandcampina.com