Senior Manager-OT ,Automation & SCADA

Senior Manager – OT, Automation & SCADA

Experience:- 12–18 years preferred, with strong experience in Automation, SCADA, BMS, ELV/Safety & Security systems, system integration, commissioning, and project delivery.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Manager – OT, Automation & SCADA to lead engineering, integration, commissioning, documentation, and team coordination for multi-vendor OT systems. The candidate should be capable of managing automation engineers, SCADA application engineers, BMS engineers, ELV/Safety & Security engineers, application engineers, and project engineers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Engineering & Configuration

• Lead engineering activities for PLC, SCADA, BMS, ELV/Safety & Security, and OT integration systems.
• Review and approve technical deliverables such as FDS, LLD, I/O list, points list, interface matrix, alarm matrix, testing procedures, as-builts, and O&M documentation.
• Ensure engineering standards, naming conventions, graphics standards, alarm philosophy, and documentation quality are maintained.
• Guide engineers on system configuration, database development, graphics, alarms, trends, reports, and dashboards.

Integration & Interfaces

• Lead multi-vendor system integration across PLC/SCADA/BMS/ELV/OT systems.
• Ensure proper interface design and validation using protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet, OPC UA/DA, Profinet/Profibus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, API/HTTP, SQL/historian interfaces as applicable.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, ICT/network teams, and internal engineers for interface readiness and issue closure.
• Review and control interface risks, integration dependencies, and third-party system limitations.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Plan and manage FAT, SAT, integrated testing, loop checks, functional testing, failover testing, commissioning, and punch closure.
• Ensure test reports, evidence packs, configuration backups, and handover documents are complete and properly controlled.
• Support site teams during troubleshooting, RCA, and stabilization of systems during commissioning and early operation.
• Ensure final handover is aligned with client/consultant requirements.

Project Coordination & Governance

• Manage and coordinate the OT & Automation team, including task allocation, progress tracking, and technical guidance.
• Conduct internal reviews, technical workshops, vendor meetings, and client/consultant coordination meetings.
• Maintain trackers for deliverables, actions, interface issues, punch points, approvals, and dependencies.
• Support project planning, resource planning, recovery actions, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with sales/proposal teams for technical inputs, BOQ, tender support, and solution review when required.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all submissions follow company quality procedures, document control process, revision control, and approval workflow.
• Ensure safe site execution in line with HSE requirements and permit-to-work procedures.
• Maintain proper change control for site modifications, configuration updates, and design revisions.
• Ensure team outputs are technically correct, traceable, and suitable for client/consultant approval.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership in OT, Automation, SCADA, BMS, and ELV system delivery.
• Hands-on understanding of Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Honeywell, Trend, Niagara, WinCC / WinCC OA, AVEVA, Ignition, ICONICS or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus, BACnet, OPC, Profinet/Profibus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, API/HTTP.
• Strong experience in FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, RCA, and system handover.
• Excellent coordination with client, consultant, vendors, OEMs, site teams, and management.
• Strong documentation, reporting, planning, and team management skills.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or related engineering discipline.

Competitive and commensurate with experience. The final salary package will be discussed during the interview process.

Pay: QAR15,000.00 - QAR20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in OT, Automation, and SCADA systems (including PLC, BMS, and system integration)?

Work Location: In person