Platform Architect - OT/IT Convergence

Department: Enabling Technology, Digital & Technology Platform Services.

Location: Egypt (Cairo), Greece (Athens), or Bulgaria (Sofia).

We are seeking a highly skilled OT/IT Convergence Platform Architect to lead the development of the OT/IT Convergence Platform roadmap, architecture, and standardization across the organization at a group-wide scale.

The OT/IT Convergence Platform Architect will provide technical leadership across products and platform initiatives, supporting the definition and delivery of enabler epics while ensuring solutions are implemented in full compliance with architectural and design standards.

Acting as a strategic partner to business and technology stakeholders, this role will drive innovation, enhance user experience, and maximize platform value through standardization, reuse, and continuous improvement.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Platform Strategy, Roadmap & Value Delivery

• Define OT/IT Convergence Platform roadmap

• Technical Leadership across OT/IT Product Lines

• Identify value streams and value generation opportunities

• Identify new technologies and products and lead proof of value exploration

• Define strategic platform enablers following the business needs and enterprises architecture themes

2. Architecture, Design & Governance

• Design and govern platform architecture following CCH Design standards and enterprise architecture principles

• Ensure conceptual integrity of Platform Architecture repository over time

• Define product development guidelines and optimize products architecture

• Define and manage enabler epics for platform products

• Support capacity allocation for strategic initiatives.

• Verify that solutions are delivered as per architecture and requirements

• Maintain security, reliability, and end-to-end platform design integrity

3. Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation & Operations

• Lead platform development, configuration, and integration across OT/IT ecosystems

• Manage integrations between OT Assets and Application and Enterprise solutions & infrastructure

• Drive Agile delivery and engineering best practices

• Partner with business stakeholders and align technology with customer needs

• Manage vendors and external partners

• Drive innovation, continues improvements and products enhancement

• Define and support enabler epics, capacity allocation, and implementation execution

ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

• Deep knowledge of OT systems (SCADA, MES, PLC integration, Industrial Protocols) with at least 10 years proven experience

• Strong expertise in IT systems architecture, including Cloud, Network and Microsoft AD Services

• Experience with industrial integration patterns and middleware technologies (Edge, MQTT), knowledge of data architecture, analytics, and AI/ML enablement is a plus

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, particularly in OT environments, preferred certification IEC62443

• Experience defining reference architectures, design standards, and governance practices, preferred experience working with ISA-95 Reference model

• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and product-based operating models, ability to define and manage platform roadmaps, enabler epics, and technical backlogs

• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels

• Ability to influence decision-making in complex, cross-functional environments

• Strong analytical and value-driven mindset (ROI, cost optimization, reuse)

• Fluent in written and verbal English

ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM:

We are Coca-Cola Hellenic, a growth-focused consumer goods business and strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola Company. We bottle, distribute and sell an unrivalled range of products in 29 markets in Europe, Africa and Eurasia. As we do, we create value for all stakeholders, support socio-economic growth and build a more positive environmental impact.

We bring together more than 30,000 people from over 70 nationalities, coming from five continents. The diversity of our markets, from mature to emerging economies, provides a wide range of attractive opportunities for growth.

We nurture our talents. We give opportunities to people across all functions and levels, as well as different geographies, backgrounds and education. We are willing to take a risk on the people we believe in, even if they don’t have the perfect experience. We have faith in what every person can be.

And although we have so much to be proud of, we always stay humble. We believe the real magic happens – for us and for you – when we OPEN UP.

AT COCA-COLA HBC, DIVERSITY HELPS US THRIVE

At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.