Operational Director and Technical Authority.
Experience:20–25+Years
Location: Singapore
Qualification: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering
(Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Systems) or Cybersecurity / Computer Science
The Role Overview
We are seeking a senior leader to serve as a Principal Consultant, responsible for global operations, technical authority, and delivery across all OT domains (engineering, cybersecurity, and industrial
digitalisation).
This role represents a rare combination of deep hands-on ICSS engineering expertise, Functional safety leadership, OT cybersecurity governance and Industrial digital transformation experience
You will provide end-to-end accountability across strategy, engineering governance, delivery execution, and organisational capability development in complex industrial environments such as FPSOs, LNG facilities, petrochemical plants, and refineries.
Expertise
Technical: Strategic Leadership & Technical Authority,
Operations & Delivery Management, OT Cybersecurity & Risk Management,
Engineering, Functional Safety & Assurance, Digitalisation & Industry
4.0, Business Development & Partnerships, Organisational Development
Operational: Oversee Daily Operations, Resource Management,
Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Performance Monitoring, Collaboration,
Budget Management, Quality Assurance
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Director
- Oversee Daily Operations: Manage and coordinate the daily activities of the
organization to ensure smooth operations and efficiency.
- Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including manpower, material, and
budgets, to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Process Improvement: Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to
enhance systems and processes, ensuring compliance with legal regulations
and internal standards.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor teams, fostering a productive work environment and
encouraging employee development.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing coaching and feedback to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaboration: Work cross-departmentally to align operations with organizational objectives
and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Budget Management: Handle budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to meet
strategic goals.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures and monitor production KPIs to ensure high standards of service and product delivery.
2. Strategic Leadership & Technical Authority
- Define and execute global strategy across:
- OT Cybersecurity (CSMS, SOC)
- OT Digitalisation
- ICSS engineering governance
- Serve as Technical Authority across OT, ICSS, and Cybersecurity domains, providing
independent technical assurance and approval
- Establish and govern engineering, safety, and cybersecurity frameworks aligned with:
- IEC 62443, IEC 61511/61508
- NIST, ISO/IEC 27001
- Major IOC/NOC/operator standards
- Provide technical direction and governance across global projects and operational
assets.
- 3. Operations & Delivery Management
- Lead global engineering and delivery teams across multiple regions
- Manage execution across:
- Design (FEED / Detailed Design / EPCI)
- Commissioning and startup
- Operational OT programmes
- Own delivery performance including:
- Revenue and cost management
- Resource planning and utilisation
- Schedule and quality control
- Lead technical bid development, proposals, and contract negotiations
- Standardise engineering deliverables, document control, and project governance aligned with
ISO 9001
4. OT Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Lead design and implementation of OT Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS)
- Govern:
- Network segmentation (zones & conduits)
- Secure remote access and monitoring architecture
- Define and implement:
- Vulnerability and patch management
- Incident response frameworks
- Lead and facilitate risk assessments including:
- CyberPHA, CSHAZOP, HLRA, DLRA
- Ensure compliance with operator cybersecurity requirements and regulatory expectations
5. Engineering, Functional Safety & Assurance
- Provide technical oversight across ICSS platforms and OT architecture (Purdue model)
- Govern development and approval of:
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Detailed Design Specifications (DDS)
- Control logic and system architectures
- Lead and facilitate:
- HAZOP / CHAZOP workshops
- Functional Safety Assessments (FSA Stages 1–3)
- SIL verification and validation
- Oversee FAT, SAT, commissioning, and system acceptance processes
- Govern. brownfield modifications, hot cutovers, and live system migrations
6. Digitalisation & Industry 4.0
- Drive digital transformation initiatives including:
- Predictive maintenance (AI/ML)
- Digital Twin and simulation
- Unified Namespace (UNS) and data architecture
- IIoT and edge computing
- Govern data integration and interoperability using OPC-UA, MQTT, and modern industrial
protocols
- Lead development of digital platforms and evaluate emerging technologies
7. Business Development & Partnerships
- Lead technical solutioning and proposal development for major global clients
- Engage with senior stakeholders across operators, EPCs, and technology providers
- Establish and manage strategic partnerships with OEMs and technology vendors
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across OT cybersecurity and
digitalisation
8. Organisational Development
- Build and lead high-performance global teams
- Define competency frameworks, training, and certification programmes
- Establish operational systems including:
- Project governance frameworks
- Document management systems
- Engineering standards and workflows
- Drive continuous improvement aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001
Job Requirements
Operational Director
- Developing and implementing company policies
- Supervising and training employees to complete tasks according to company standards
- Coordinating with department heads to achieve organizational goals
- Improving work processes to increase productivity or reduce waste
- Evaluating employee performance by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Identifying opportunities to increase revenue or connect with new customers
Technical Authority
- Strong knowledge of:
- OT cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST, ISO)
- Functional safety (IEC 61511 / IEC 61508)
- Engineering lifecycle standards and commissioning practices
- Hands-on expertise in:
- DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA systems
- OT network architecture and industrial protocols
- Secure remote access, SIEM/SOC, and virtualisation environments
- Experiencewith major OEM platforms and industrial automation systems
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies including AI/ML, Digital Twin, and IIoT
- Exposure to HAZOP, CHAZOP, PHA
- Experience with conducting FSA, OT Cybersecurity Risk assessment
- Certificates will be added advantage.
