Operational Technology (OT) & Cybersecurity Manager (APAC)

SGS; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking an Experienced Operational Technology (OT) & Cybersecurity Manager to lead advisory, assessment, certification, and compliance services across Asia Pacific. You will develop market-facing solutions, drive commercial growth, and manage strategic client relationships while delivering OT cybersecurity projects for critical infrastructure and industrial sectors.

The role requires leadership, stakeholder management, and strong technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of OT cybersecurity, industrial cybersecurity, consulting, assurance, or related experience.
• Proven experience in business development and strategic account management.
• Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as IEC/ISA 62443, NIST CSF, ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements relating to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders including C-suite, plant leadership, engineering teams.
• Experience leading regional projects, cross-functional teams, or multi-country initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen to translate technical expertise into business value.
• Certifications such as IEC/ISA 62443, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, GICSP are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across the APAC region.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT cybersecurity advisory, assessment, certification, and compliance projects in APAC.
• Develop market-facing solutions and drive commercial growth.
• Manage strategic customer relationships and support consultative sales engagements.
• Oversee proposal preparation, bid management, and client presentations.
• Provide technical leadership for assessments, readiness reviews, and compliance programs.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity frameworks, regulations, and best practices.
• Support risk/gap assessments, governance programs, and regulatory initiatives.
• Develop scalable service offerings, delivery frameworks, and market solutions.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Mentor capability through training and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with industry bodies to strengthen market presence.
• Manage project delivery, performance, and alignment with regional growth plans.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Business development

Strategic account management

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Engineering

Tools

IEC/ISA 62443

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

Job description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) & Cybersecurity Manager to lead the growth and delivery of cybersecurity advisory, assurance, certification, and compliance services across the Asia Pacific region.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing market-facing solutions, driving commercial growth, managing strategic customer relationships, and supporting the delivery of OT cybersecurity projects for industrial and critical infrastructure sectors. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business development capability, stakeholder management, and leadership experience.

• Drive the growth and expansion of OT cybersecurity services across the APAC region.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for cybersecurity advisory, assessment, certification, and assurance services.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within key industries including oil & gas, energy, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, and critical infrastructure.
• Build and manage strategic customer relationships and support consultative sales engagements.
• Lead proposal preparation, bid management, contract negotiations, and customer presentations.
• Provide technical leadership for OT cybersecurity assessments, advisory projects, certification readiness reviews, and compliance programs.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity frameworks, standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support clients in cybersecurity risk assessments, gap assessments, governance programs, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Develop scalable service offerings, methodologies, delivery frameworks, and market solutions.Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure consistent service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support capability development through training, mentoring, competency building, and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with industry bodies, standards committees, and professional networks to strengthen market presence and thought leadership.
• Manage project delivery, operational performance, and business objectives in alignment with regional growth plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in OT cybersecurity, industrial cybersecurity, consulting, assurance, certification, or related fields.
• Proven experience in business development, strategic account management, and commercial growth.
• Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as IEC/ISA 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, and related industrial cybersecurity requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements relating to cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, industrial systems, or connected products.
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders including C-suite executives, plant leadership teams, engineering teams, and technical specialists.
• Experience leading regional projects, cross-functional teams, or multi-country initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate technical expertise into business solutions and customer value.
• Professional certifications such as IEC/ISA 62443, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, GIAC, GICSP, or equivalent would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across the APAC region as required.