About the Role
Accenture Middle East is seeking an experienced OT Cybersecurity Program Senior Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role will lead end-to-end Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS) cybersecurity engagements, serving as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders across major Saudi and regional organizations. The position is instrumental in shaping and executing Accenture's OT cybersecurity go-to-market strategy for Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030 and national cyber resilience priorities.
This opportunity involves driving business development, building and mentoring a high-performing team with a focus on developing Saudi national talent, and overseeing critical OT/IT convergence security programs. The role also contributes to Accenture's global OT Security practice through sharing KSA market insights and shaping global offerings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end OT / ICS cybersecurity engagements, including assessments, architecture and roadmaps, large-scale programs, and managed security services.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including CISOs, COOs, plant leadership, and executive committees across major Saudi and regional organizations.
- Drive business development by originating, shaping, and closing OT security opportunities across the energy, utilities, manufacturing, chemicals, and critical infrastructure sectors.
- Define and execute Accenture’s OT cybersecurity go-to-market strategy for Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with Vision 2030 and national cyber resilience priorities.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing OT cybersecurity team, with a strong focus on developing Saudi national talent.
- Oversee OT/IT convergence security programs, encompassing industrial network segmentation, secure remote access, asset discovery and visibility, SOC integration, and incident preparedness.
- Contribute to Accenture's global OT Security practice by sharing KSA market insights and shaping global offerings, methodologies, accelerators, and assets.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 13 years of overall cybersecurity experience.
- At least 7 years of specialized experience in OT / ICS / SCADA environments within sectors such as energy, utilities, oil & gas, or manufacturing.
- A strong background in management consulting or professional services, with proven experience leading complex client-facing advisory and delivery engagements.
- Deep expertise in OT security standards and frameworks, including IEC 62443 / ISA-IEC standards, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Saudi NCA ECC, OT-CCC, and local regulatory requirements. Experience within KSA is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale OT security programs, including risk assessments, secure architectures, SOC integration, and incident response.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior client stakeholders within complex organizations.
- Hands-on familiarity with leading OT / ICS vendors such as Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, ABB, and Emerson.
- Relevant professional certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent OT/ICS cybersecurity credentials.
- Excellent English communication skills are essential.
- Arabic language proficiency is strongly preferred.
Required Skills and Expertise
- OT / ICS cybersecurity engagements, assessments, architecture and roadmaps, large-scale programs, and managed security services.
- Trusted advisor capabilities and business development acumen for OT security opportunities.
- Expertise across energy, utilities, manufacturing, chemicals, and critical infrastructure sectors.
- Developing and executing OT cybersecurity go-to-market strategies, with an understanding of Vision 2030 and national cyber resilience priorities.
- Team leadership, mentoring, and talent development, with a focus on Saudi national talent.
- OT/IT convergence security programs, including industrial network segmentation, secure remote access, asset discovery and visibility, SOC integration, and incident preparedness.
- Contribution to global practice development, including sharing market insights and shaping offerings.
- Proficiency with OT security standards and frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, Saudi NCA ECC, OT-CCC).
- Experience with OT/ICS vendors (Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, ABB, Emerson).
- Professional certifications (GICSP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
- Strong client engagement and stakeholder influence skills.
- Excellent English communication skills.
Work Location and Type
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
