Head of Scada (f/m/d)
Workload: 100%
Help shape the future of reliable and secure energy infrastructure. Join a collaborative environment where innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth come together to power large-scale projects.
What you will do:
Define and lead the SCADA/OT strategy, architecture, and long-term technology roadmap
Oversee SCADA integration, commissioning, and operational readiness across the project portfolio
Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to ensure high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions
Manage budgets, contracts, forecasts, and financial performance within the SCADA/OT domain
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, grid requirements, and operational processes
Lead, mentor, and support the SCADA/OT team while driving continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
What you bring & who you are:
5 to 10 years experience in SCADA, automation, or operational technology within energy, infrastructure, or industrial environments
Strong knowledge of SCADA architectures, PLC programming, industrial communication protocols, and control systems integration
Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and collaborating with engineering, construction, operations, and IT teams
English language skills are required; ideally, you also speak Italian, Spanish, French or German
Confident communicator with strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Ideally, experience in renewable energy projects, grid compliance, and cybersecurity alignment for OT systems
You value collaboration, continuous learning, and practical problem-solving. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply
About the team: You will join a diverse and supportive team focused on innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. We work closely across departments, value every perspective, and grow together through shared success and continuous improvement.
At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.
- Department
- Engineering / Technical professions / Construction
- Role
- Permanent position
- Locations
- Roma, Milano
- Remote status
- Hybrid
3 numbers we're proud of:
- Years of experience
- Employees
- Different job profiles
Workplace and culture - Benefit from a modern environment, good social security and flexible working hours.
At Axpo, all employees have the freedom to develop their personal skills and potential and to remain true to themselves. Axpo lives a culture that is free of prejudices about age, gender, origin, education, religion, disability or sexual orientation. We promote uniqueness. Because uniqueness creates diversity. And diversity promotes growth and is our driving force.
Your Benefits
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Education
Do you want to reach the next level in your career? We offer you not only time and financial support for your education, but also a wide range of training and individual development plans.
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Future at Axpo
We look after our people. Axpo Italy not only empowers you to grow within the company but also rewards you for length of service with additional vacation days and a monetary bonus.
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Bring a Talent
Do you want to introduce a friend or family member to the Axpo family? Axpo offers a "bring a talent" programme, where you can receive a reward for each new recruit you introduce to the company.
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About Axpo Group
Axpo's ambition is to provide society with a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. More than 7,500 employees combine experience and know-how with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia.