Director - Oil, Gas & Chemicals Clients (Remote Eligible)

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

  • Houston, Texas
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote
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    Skills

    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • CISM - Certified Information Security Managerunmatched
    • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Oil and Gasunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Partner Salesunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Strategyunmatched
    • Technology White Papersunmatched
    • Thought Leadershipunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

    Description

    The Technical Director serves as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients. The Director has strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial operations, and sector-specific risk environments.as the senior subject matter expert for client-facing technical services, with deep expertise in Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS). This role leads the development, refinement, and expansion of service offerings, while providing strategic technical guidance to both project delivery and business development teams.

    What You Will Do:
    • Serve as the subject matter expert for technical services provided to Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) clients, with strong expertise in OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial operations, and sector-specific risk environments.
    • Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams supporting OGC clients, ensuring solutions are practical, high quality, and aligned with client operational needs.
    • Execute billable project work, where appropriate, by serving as a senior technical resource on client engagements and contributing directly to high-value project delivery.
    • Act as a trusted technical expert frequently engaged for input on complex OGC and OT/ICS-related matters, supporting the planning and execution of project work.
    • Direct, review, and strengthen the technical contributions of team members across projects and broader company initiatives.
    • Ensure the right technical resources are assigned to the right projects to support effective delivery, utilization, and client success.
    • Take a solution-oriented approach to improving effectiveness and efficiency across assigned projects, daily team activities, and broader organizational initiatives.
    • Act as the lead technical expert for clients on assigned projects, particularly in environments involving industrial control systems, operational technology, and critical process operations.
    • Manage assigned client relationships to ensure satisfaction with ABS Consulting services and maintain strong engagement with OGC clients.
    • Build and maintain relationships with key client decision-makers by demonstrating credibility in both Oil, Gas & Chemical operations and OT/ICS cybersecurity challenges.
    • Maintain active awareness of technical, business, and management developments affecting current and prospective OGC clients, and communicate relevant insights to senior leadership.
    • Engage proactively with clients to understand business priorities, operational risks, and emerging needs, while identifying follow-on service opportunities.
    • Leverage knowledge of ABS Consulting services, client environments, and OGC market needs to advise operations and business development during proposal preparation.
    • Represent ABS Group in promoting OGC-focused products and services, including capabilities related to OT/ICS cybersecurity, industrial risk, and operational resilience.
    • Partner closely with sales teams to identify business opportunities, propose client-focused solutions, and support the development of technical proposals.
    • Support marketing and business development initiatives designed to attract, retain, and expand relationships with OGC clients.
    • Participate in marketing activities, conference presentations, and development of technical whitepapers to strengthen market visibility and position the firm as a leader in OGC and OT/ICS cybersecurity.
    • Coach others on how to apply technical expertise to deepen customer relationships, increase client intimacy, and identify new business development opportunities.
    • Provide thought leadership and technical expertise that reinforces ABS Consulting's reputation as a recognized expert in the Oil, Gas & Chemical sector and in OT/ICS cybersecurity.
    • Actively engage in networking activities to develop relationships with potential clients and expand the firm's presence in the OGC market.
    • Serve as a mentor and coach to team members, actively supporting the development of technical capabilities through mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
    What You Will Need:

    Education and Experience
    • Must have an advanced degree or bachelor's degree or equal work-related experience and industry presence.
    • 15+ years of relevant professional experience
    • At least one relevant security certification such as CISSP, CISM or similar.
    • Relevant technical certifications required.
    • While the position is remote, regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role.
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Ability to gain, retain, illustrate comprehension of learned technical kn

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas (
    Remote
    )

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