26-072 Smart Plants Architect Program Manager

Job Description

Title:Smart Plants Architect / Program Manager

Resume Due Date:Thursday July 2^nd 2026 (5:00PM EST)
Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: Band H / G $120/hr - $135/hr INC

Duration: 18 Months

Hours of work:35 hours

Location: 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa (Hybrid 1 day remote)

Job Overview

• As aSmart Plants Architect / Program Managerat OPG you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the vision for Smart Plants leveraging Industry 4.0 digital twins IoT advanced analytics and autonomous operations.
• You will lead end-to-end digital transformation programsarchitecting planning and executing initiatives that enable predictive adaptive and autonomous plant operations.
• Working closely with executive leadership plant engineers IT and operations teams you will drive innovation operational excellence and measurable business value as part of OPGs Strategic Transformation Roadmap (STR).

Digital Architecture & Program Leadership:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture for Smart Plants integrating Industry 4.0 technologies digital twins IoT platforms and AI/ML-driven autonomous operations.
• Lead the planning execution and governance of digital transformation programs for smart plant initiatives ensuring alignment with OPGs business strategy and operational objectives.
• Architect scalable secure and resilient solutions that connect physical assets operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems.
• Define and govern data models data flows and integration strategies for real-time asset monitoring predictive maintenance and autonomous decision-making.
• Oversee the adoption and integration of advanced technologies such as robotics edge computing AR/VR and autonomous systems into plant operations.

Innovation Industry 4.0 & Autonomous Operations:

• Champion the implementation of Industry 4.0 principles enabling smart manufacturing self-optimizing processes and closed-loop automation.
• Lead the design and deployment of digital twins for critical assets and processes enabling simulation optimization and remote operation.
• Drive the integration of IoT sensors industrial networks and advanced analytics for real-time visibility diagnostics and autonomous response.
• Foster a culture of innovation continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration across engineering operations and IT teams.

Stakeholder Engagement Change Management & Value Realization:

• Engage with executive sponsors plant leaders and business stakeholders to define digital transformation goals KPIs and value realization strategies.
• Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new technologies processes and operating models.
• Facilitate workshops training and knowledge transfer sessions to build digital capabilities across the organization.
• Track and report on program progress risks and business outcomes ensuring transparency and accountability.

Continuous Learning Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement:

• Stay at the forefront of Industry 4.0 smart plant and autonomous operations trends technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Represent OPG at industry forums conferences and consortiums sharing insights and best practices.
• Mentor and develop internal talent fostering a high-performing innovative and future-ready digital workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters 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 with 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.
• Recognized certifications in project/program management (PMP Agile SAFe) architecture (TOGAF) or Industry 4.0 technologies are highly desirable.
• 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

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