General Manager - Power & Industrial Solutions

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a senior leader to head the Power & Industrial Solutions business. This high-impact role involves driving business growth and ensuring operational excellence across sectors such as oil & gas and data centers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 15 years' experience in related fields. Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, business development, and stakeholder engagement to support company growth in emerging markets.

Benefits

Significant influence on company growth

Opportunities in data centres and renewables

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in power systems, Oil & Gas, or related industries.
• At least 8-10 years in senior management.
• Strong understanding of power generation and project management.
• Experience managing P&L and large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term strategy for the division.
• Drive revenue and profitability by capturing growth in new segments.
• Build and nurture strategic client relationships.
• Oversee large-scale projects to ensure compliance and safety.
• Adapt solutions with engineering teams for customer needs.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Commercial Growth

Business Development

Operational Excellence

Solution Innovation

Market Expansion

Risk & Governance

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's or MBA

Job description

We are seeking a senior leader to head the Power & Industrial Solutions business. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving business growth, building market share, and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership - Define and execute the long-term strategy for the division, aligning with group priorities while positioning the business as a partner of choice across oil & gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, and data centre industries.
• Commercial Growth - Drive revenue and profitability by strengthening core business lines while capturing opportunities in high-growth segments such as data centres and renewable energy.
• Business Development - Build, nurture, and expand strategic client relationships with developers, EPCs, government-linked bodies, and regional partners.
• Operational Excellence - Oversee large-scale projects from tender to delivery, ensuring compliance, safety, and on-time execution to world-class standards.
• Solution Innovation - Work with engineering teams to adapt and customise power and industrial solutions for evolving customer needs, including sustainable and energy-efficient technologies.
• Market Expansion - Identify and penetrate new markets across Southeast Asia, strengthening regional competitiveness and capturing export opportunities.
• Risk & Governance - Manage commercial and operational risks, ensuring adherence to compliance, contractual, and financial standards.
• Team Leadership - Inspire, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring leadership continuity.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Represent the division with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, industry associations, and multinational clients.

End-to-end leadership role with full responsibility. Lead expansion into new industries and markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related). A Master's or MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power systems, Oil & Gas, energy infrastructure, or related industries, with at least 8-10 years in senior management.
• Strong understanding of power generation, rotating equipment, project management, and aftermarket services.
• Demonstrated success in managing P&L, driving business growth, and delivering on large-scale projects.
• Commercially savvy with the ability to structure deals, negotiate with principals, and develop new business channels.
• Familiarity with emerging sectors such as data centres and renewables will be highly valued.
• Experienced in stakeholder management, including principals, consultants, regulators, and large enterprise customers.
• Strong people leadership track record - proven ability to mentor, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
• International exposure in regional markets or cross-border projects is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills to engage effectively with C-suite customers and global partners.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and sustainable business practices.

Our client is a regional leader in the industrial and heavy equipment sector, with strong expertise in delivering advanced power systems, engineering solutions, and aftermarket services. They support customers across oil & gas, marine, petrochemical, infrastructure, and more recently, the fast-growing data centre sector.

Benefits

• Shape a flagship division with significant influence on the company's future growth.
• Lead in a growth market—be at the forefront of opportunities in data centres, renewables, and next-generation infrastructure solutions.