Operational Technology Product Owner (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Operational Technology Product Owner (Manufacturing): Leading the OT Applications product portfolio to deliver secure and value-driven operational technology solutions for manufacturing excellence. Focus on managing product roadmaps, leading technical teams, and integrating shop-floor systems like MES and ERP.

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY

Salary: $145,000–$175,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a performance culture company specializing in solving complex technical challenges for high-precision environments.

What you will do

• Own the OT Applications product portfolio, setting the vision, priorities, and multi-year enterprise roadmap.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing OT Applications team through coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Cybersecurity to evolve application capabilities across multiple sites.
• Manage vendor relationships, licensing strategies, and system integrators as extensions of the team.
• Oversee incident, problem, and change management to ensure reliability in a 24/7 mission-critical production environment.
• Balance operational stability ("run") with modernization and technical debt reduction ("enhancement").

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Must reside in the Buffalo, NY area and work onsite at the East Aurora facility.
• 3+ years of experience in team leadership or people management.
• 5+ years of experience in product ownership.
• Proven success managing application portfolios, roadmaps, and backlog prioritization.
• Ability to translate business and operational needs into technology outcomes.

Nice to have

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to ERP, MES, or Quality Systems integrations.
• Certifications in product management, leadership, or service management (ITIL, Agile, Lean).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunities and matching 401k.
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and a parental leave program.
• Professional development through tuition assistance and leadership programs.
• Relocation assistance.