OT Cybersecurity Project Manager – IT/OT Identity & Access Management

Sentinel; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentinel, in partnership with a global technology leader for the construction and engineering sector, seeks an OT Cybersecurity Project Manager to drive IT/OT IAM transformation across enterprise IT and plant environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate identity architecture into executable roadmaps, and ensure PAM, access governance and ISA/IEC 62443-aligned security controls in a large industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project or programme management experience.
• At least 5 years focused on cybersecurity or identity transformation initiatives.
• Experience delivering complex cybersecurity transformation programmes.
• Experience within OT/industrial cybersecurity environments.
• Familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 and identity and access management concepts.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders across cybersecurity, infrastructure, architecture and operations.
• Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, risk and change management capabilities.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, PRINCE2 would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead global IT/OT Identity & Access Management transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate IT/OT identity demarcation, governance & operating models.
• Translate target-state security identity architecture into executable roadmaps.
• Manage scope, milestones, dependencies, risks and delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate stakeholders across cybersecurity, enterprise IT, manufacturing operations, architecture & external partners.
• Facilitate workshops and decision forums on identity architecture and access governance.
• Ensure solutions align with ISA/IEC 62443 principles.
• Drive organisational readiness and adoption of new identity governance controls.
• Provide executive reporting and support to sponsors & steering committees.
• Support transition of capabilities into steady-state operations.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity transformation

OT security

ISA/IEC 62443

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure AD / Active Directory

Privileged access management

Access governance

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Risk management

Change management

Leadership communication

Certifications: CISSP/CISM/PMP/PRINCE2

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

PAM (Privileged Access Management)

Identity governance

Job description

OT Cybersecurity Project Manager – IT/OT Identity & Access Management

12 Month Contract with possibility of becoming permanent

Malaysia

Sentinel is working with a global leader in providing technology, software, and services to the construction and engineering sector. The company combines physical products with digital solutions to help customers improve productivity, safety, and sustainability across projects worldwide.

As part of a major global OT Security Uplift Programme, the business is strengthening cybersecurity capabilities across manufacturing plants, logistics centres, warehouses and repair centres worldwide.

They are looking for an experienced OT Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead a key IT/OT Identity & Access Management transformation initiative, establishing secure and scalable identity principles across enterprise IT and operational technology environments.

The Role

As OT Cybersecurity Project Manager, you’ll lead the planning, coordination and execution of IT/OT IAM initiatives, working across cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, manufacturing operations, enterprise architecture and plant engineering teams.

A major focus will be translating IT/OT identity architecture and demarcation principles into executable implementation roadmaps, covering areas including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, privileged access management and access governance.

This is a senior project/programme management position requiring enough technical understanding of OT cybersecurity and IAM to facilitate architecture discussions, challenge stakeholders and coordinate complex security decisions across a global industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of global IT/OT Identity & Access Management transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate the implementation of IT/OT identity demarcation, governance and operating models.
• Translate target-state security and identity architecture into executable project roadmaps.
• Manage scope, milestones, dependencies, risks and delivery outcomes across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate stakeholders across cybersecurity, enterprise IT, manufacturing operations, architecture and external partners.
• Facilitate workshops and decision forums covering identity architecture, access governance, PAM and OT security requirements.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise security standards and ISA/IEC 62443 principles.
• Drive stakeholder engagement, organisational readiness and adoption of new identity governance processes and controls.
• Provide executive-level reporting and decision support to programme sponsors and steering committees.
• Support the transition of new capabilities into steady-state operations.

Your Background

• 8+ years’ project or programme management experience, with at least 5 years focused on cybersecurity or identity transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience delivering complex cybersecurity transformation programmes, ideally within global or industrial environments.
• Experience working within OT/industrial cybersecurity environments.
• Good understanding of OT security standards and frameworks, particularly ISA/IEC 62443.
• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts, including areas such as Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, Active Directory, privileged access management and access governance, would be highly relevant.
• Experience coordinating technical stakeholders across cybersecurity, infrastructure, architecture and operational teams.
• Proven experience managing complex, global and cross-functional transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, risk management and change management capabilities.
• Experience communicating with senior leadership and steering committees.
• CISSP, CISM, PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certifications would be advantageous.

Please note:

Applicants must be eligible to work on a self-employed/independent contractor basis in Malaysia, either through their own sole proprietorship or limited company (e.g. Sdn. Bhd.).