Operation Technology Project Manager

Lead OT modernization, obsolescence, and digital transformation projects across gas facilities. Perform Project Engineer and Project Manager functions, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and project delivery. Develop and implement lifecycle, migration, technology refresh, and obsolescence mitigation strategies for DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA, telecommunications, and industrial network systems. Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control, contracts, and change management. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, operations teams, EPC contractors, OEMs, and key stakeholders. Lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical direction during design, implementation, commissioning, start-up, and operational handover. Drive cybersecurity and compliance initiatives aligned with IEC 62443, company standards, and industry best practices. Develop and mentor local national personnel through training, knowledge transfer, competency development, and succession planning programs. Support localization objectives and the sustainable development of in-country OT and engineering capabilities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation & Control, or related discipline. Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas industry experience. Proven experience delivering OT, automation, control systems, digital transformation, and obsolescence management projects in EPC, EPCM, PMC, or Owner Operator environments. Strong experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and stakeholder relationships. Strong knowledge of DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA, industrial networks, telecommunications, virtualization, and OT cybersecurity. Working knowledge of IEC 62443, IEC 61511, ISA-95, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Demonstrated leadership in developing talent and supporting nationalization programs. Proven track record delivering complex multidisciplinary projects while maintaining operational continuity, cybersecurity compliance, cost performance, and asset reliability.