Process Innovation Consultant, Industrial Automation

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced OT/IT connectivity lead to drive multi-phase technology roadmaps across shopfloor environments.

You will enable secure, scalable connectivity between OT systems, edge platforms, and cloud services, partnering with stakeholders to deliver practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes. You will manage end-to-end delivery of OT-focused initiatives, establish IIoT frameworks aligned to ISA‑95, and develop governance, playbooks, and ROI-focused reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Eng or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in management consulting, process improvement/re-engineering, ICT consulting, or similar roles.
• Proven experience delivering process improvement projects and OT/IT connectivity initiatives in operational environments.
• Working knowledge of ISA‑95-aligned architectures and common industrial automation components.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of a multi-phase technology roadmap with operational stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple OT-focused initiatives, from kickoff to post-implementation review.
• Establish and maintain IIoT connectivity frameworks and ISA‑95 aligned deployment approaches.
• Identify pain points by assessing workflows and data flows; translate into actionable improvement plans.
• Define and document standard methodologies, playbooks, and governance for connecting assets to IIoT platforms.
• Track and report project performance, including ROI measurement for connected solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to accelerate adoption of automation and connectivity use cases.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

OT/IT connectivity

ISA-95 architectures

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Systems Engineering

Tools

MQTT

OPC UA

HTTP/REST

PROFINET

EtherCAT

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Brief Summary:

• Drive high-impact process and technology improvements across operational environments by enabling secure, scalable connectivity between shopfloor systems, edge platforms, and cloud applications.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and smooth adoption of connected solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of a multi-phase technology roadmap with operational stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple OT-focused initiatives, from kickoff through implementation, handover, and post-implementation reviews.
• Establish and maintain IIoT connectivity frameworks and deployment approaches aligned to ISA-95 across field devices, edge platforms, middleware, and cloud services.
• Identify operational pain points by assessing current workflows, data flows, and system interactions; translate findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Define and document standard methodologies, playbooks, and governance for connecting assets and systems to IIoT platforms.
• Track and report project performance, including benefits realization and ROI measurement approaches for connected solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to accelerate adoption of automation and connectivity use cases, including brownfield environments.
• Contribute to connectivity and software‑defined operations roadmaps to expand reliable integration across sites.
• Apply foundational OT cybersecurity practices during solution design and rollout (e.g., asset visibility, segmentation, secure remote access).
• Stay current on relevant technologies and best practices; recommend improvements to standards and delivery approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in management consulting, process improvement/re‑engineering, systems consulting, ICT consulting, or similar roles.
• Proven experience delivering process improvement projects and OT/IT connectivity initiatives in operational environments.
• Working knowledge of ISA‑95‑aligned architectures and common industrial automation components (e.g., PLC/SCADA and middleware platforms).
• Familiarity with industrial communication concepts and connectivity patterns (e.g., TCP/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, MQTT, HTTP/REST, OPC UA).
• Hands‑on experience deploying and managing edge devices across mixed environments (e.g., brownfield and greenfield) at site or regional scale.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation (deployment guides, standards, operating procedures) and lead structured change adoption.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.
• PMP certification is preferred.