OT Cyber Security Project Manager

Salt; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for an OT Cyber Security Project Manager in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will lead and coordinate OT security programs across industrial environments, requiring strong ICS/SCADA knowledge and experience in managing complex cybersecurity deployments. Qualifications include a relevant degree and experience with KSA regulations, and Arabic language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of experience in OT/ICS/SCADA security or industrial cybersecurity projects.
• Strong understanding of ICS architectures and industrial networks.
• Experience with KSA regulations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for OT cyber security initiatives.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure seamless implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments and maturity assessments.

Skills

OT/ICS/SCADA security

Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK)

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Arabic language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science

Job description

Job Title: OT Cyber Security Project Manager

Location: Dammam Saudi Arabia

Industry: Critical Infrastructure / Energy / Manufacturing / Utilities / Industrial Automation

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced OT Cyber Security Project Manager to lead and coordinate end-to-end OT security programs across industrial environments. The ideal candidate has strong experience in ICS/SCADA ecosystems, a deep understanding of OT cyber-risk, and a proven track record of managing complex deployments, assessments, and transformation projects across multiple sites in the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for OT cyber security initiatives across multiple industrial sites.
• Lead planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and delivery to ensure projects meet scope, timelines, and budget.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, security teams, vendors, and integrators to ensure seamless implementation.
• Oversee deployments of OT security platforms.
• Conduct risk assessments, gap analysis, and maturity assessments aligned with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NCA-OTCC, SAMA CSF and other regional standards.
• Supervise development of policies, procedures, network architecture reviews, and cybersecurity hardening plans.
• Prepare and deliver project documentation including SOWs, project plans, progress reports, and governance frameworks.
• Manage stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment between technical, operational, and business teams.
• Monitor project risks, mitigation plans, compliance milestones, and KPIs.
• Support incident response readiness, tabletop exercises, and OT security drills.
• Ensure all OT systems and upgrades meet regulatory, safety, and cybersecurity requirements in KSA.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6–10+ years of experience in OT/ICS/SCADA security, engineering, or industrial cybersecurity projects.
• Strong understanding of ICS architectures (Purdue Model), IDS protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA), PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Proven experience delivering OT cybersecurity programs in energy, utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, aviation, or critical infrastructure..
• Strong command of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK).
• Experience working with KSA regulations (NCA, SAMA, NESA, PDPL) is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• PMP, CISSP, GICSP, or ISA/IEC 62443 certificates are an advantage.
• Arabic Speaker.