We are seeking a senior business leader to head our Instrumentation, Automation & Control Systems division. This role carries full end-to-end responsibility for the business unit, including P&L ownership, commercial strategy, engineering capability, project execution, and customer satisfaction. The Vice President will play a critical role in driving growth, operational excellence, and transforming the business into a high-performing provider of integrated instrumentation, automation, and control system solutions across industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Business & P&L Leadership Own full P&L responsibility, driving revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency Develop and execute annual business plans, budgets, and financial targets Track financial KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed Provide regular performance and risk updates to executive leadership Commercial Strategy & Market Development Lead tendering, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations Ensure competitive, compliant, and profitable commercial offerings Identify and develop opportunities in instrumentation, automation, control systems, and smart industrial applications Build and strengthen relationships with utilities, industrial clients, EPC contractors, and consultants Project Delivery Excellence Oversee all projects from award through final handover Ensure delivery meets schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets Establish and maintain a robust PMO framework for planning, risk management, and reporting Improve resource utilization and reduce rework and field issues Engineering & Systems Integration Build strong engineering capabilities across instrumentation, PLC/DCS, SCADA/RTU, and systems integration Define engineering standards, design guidelines, and quality control processes Strengthen turnkey and integrated solution delivery capabilities Customer & Stakeholder Management Act as the senior escalation point for key customers and partners Drive customer satisfaction and conduct regular business reviews Ensure timely resolution of commercial or execution issues Organization & Talent Development Design and optimize the organizational structure Lead, mentor, and develop senior managers across commercial, engineering, and operations Identify talent gaps and support recruitment, training, and capability development Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Candidate Profile
15+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation, automation, and control systems Proven P&L leadership experience in a project-based or engineering organization Strong commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills Deep technical knowledge of instrumentation, PLC/DCS, SCADA, and systems integration Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary technical teams Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities