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Ekco

Commercial Head – Operational Technology

Ekco

. Define and deliver the OT commercial strategy, annual revenue plan and market-entry priorities across Ireland, the UK, the Caribbean and the US .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeCork • IrelandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing commercial strategies within the OT sector, focusing on revenue growth, relationship management, and compliance with industry regulations. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and negotiate complex contracts while managing stakeholder expectations across multiple regions.

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Commercial Strategy DevelopmentRevenue Growth ManagementStakeholder EngagementOT Environment ExpertiseContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills
Revenue ForecastingMargin ManagementContract NegotiationOT Security MonitoringSCADA SystemsPLC SystemsDCS SystemsRisk ManagementPricing ModelsPost-Acquisition Integration
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
CRM SystemsManaged Security ServicesManaged Services ProviderIndustrial Automation ToolsCloud Services
Certifications & Qualifications
Relevant Degree in EngineeringRelevant Degree in BusinessRelevant Degree in IT
Industry Keywords
OTIndustrial Cyber SecurityLife SciencesManufacturingCritical InfrastructureNIS2CRAIEC 62443GxPIT/OT Convergence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and deliver the OT commercial strategy, annual revenue plan and market-entry priorities across Ireland, the UK, the Caribbean and the US
  • Own bookings, revenue, margin, recurring revenue mix and forecast accuracy for the OT function
  • Shift the portfolio toward multi-year managed services and recurring revenue alongside project and professional services work
  • Identify and develop new OT service lines, partnerships and acquisition or bolt-on opportunities
  • Win new-logo business in life sciences, manufacturing, critical national infrastructure, healthcare and transportation
  • Develop existing Ekco and Datalogix accounts, deepen relationships, extend contract scope and secure renewals
  • Build and govern a disciplined sales pipeline with qualification, stage gates and forecasting
  • Personally lead strategic and complex opportunities and negotiate with senior customer stakeholders
  • Build and execute the OT go-to-market strategy with marketing and business development teams
  • Cross-sell OT into Ekco’s customer base and managed security, SOC and cloud services to Datalogix customers
  • Shape joint IT/OT convergence, OT security monitoring, network segmentation, resilience and compliance propositions
  • Align commercial processes, CRM, pricing and contracting with Ekco group standards
  • Own OT service packaging, pricing models and commercial terms with technical and delivery leads
  • Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors, automation and OT security partners, channel partners and system integrators
  • Monitor competitors, market trends and regulations including NIS2 and CRA
  • Partner with the OT CTO and delivery leadership to ensure work is realistically scoped, quality-delivered and profitable
  • Support customer success through executive engagement, service reviews and escalation management
  • Manage commercial and contractual risk, including safety, validation and regulatory obligations
  • Build and lead a high-performing commercial team as the function grows
  • Represent OT in leadership forums and contribute to Ekco strategy and planning
  • Act as an ambassador for Datalogix and Ekco at industry events, customer forums and in the market

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant experience in a senior commercial, sales or business leadership role in OT, industrial automation, industrial cyber security or a closely related technology services business
  • Track record of growing revenue and building teams, including managing quotas, forecasts and budgets
  • Experience selling complex, multi-stakeholder solutions to manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceutical or critical infrastructure customers
  • Strong understanding of OT environments, including SCADA, PLC and DCS systems and industrial networks
  • Understanding of IT/OT convergence and security, with enough technical depth to be credible with engineers
  • Commercial acumen in pricing, contract negotiation, margin management and risk
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills at executive level
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly
  • Experience in a managed security or managed services provider desirable
  • Experience selling in multiple markets or leading a multi-region sales function; UK, US and Caribbean preferred
  • Experience in post-acquisition integration or a scaling, private-equity-backed environment desirable
  • Familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST, CRA and NIS2 desirable
  • Familiarity with regulated environments such as GxP desirable
  • Relevant degree in engineering, business, IT or a related discipline desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 25 days annual leave + public holidays
  • One extra day off for birthday leave
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Health Care
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
  • EkcOlympics global team activity challenges
  • Unlimited access to Pluralsight for continuous development
  • Real opportunities to grow, including international progression
  • Flexible, family-friendly working
  • Internal mobility and career progression
  • Culture rooted in diversity, equality, inclusion & belonging