General Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a regional leader in the industrial and heavy equipment sector, with strong expertise in delivering advanced power systems, engineering solutions, and aftermarket services. They support customers across oil & gas, marine, petrochemical, infrastructure, and more recently, the fast-growing data centre sector.

Job Description

We are seeking a senior leader to head the

Power & Industrial Solutions business

• . This is a high-impact role responsible for driving business growth, building market share, and ensuring operational excellence across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership - Define and execute the long-term strategy for the division, aligning with group priorities while positioning the business as a partner of choice across oil & gas, petrochemical, infrastructure, and data centre industries.
• Commercial Growth - Drive revenue and profitability by strengthening core business lines while capturing opportunities in high-growth segments such as data centres and renewable energy.
• Business Development - Build, nurture, and expand strategic client relationships with developers, EPCs, government-linked bodies, and regional partners.
• Operational Excellence - Oversee large-scale projects from tender to delivery, ensuring compliance, safety, and on-time execution to world-class standards.
• Solution Innovation - Work with engineering teams to adapt and customise power and industrial solutions for evolving customer needs, including sustainable and energy-efficient technologies.
• Market Expansion - Identify and penetrate new markets across Southeast Asia, strengthening regional competitiveness and capturing export opportunities.
• Risk & Governance - Manage commercial and operational risks, ensuring adherence to compliance, contractual, and financial standards.
• Team Leadership - Inspire, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring leadership continuity.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Represent the division with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, industry associations, and multinational clients.

The Successful Applicant

This is a senior leadership role that calls for a mix of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and strategic vision. The ideal candidate will have proven success in leading complex businesses within energy, industrial solutions, or Oil & Gas sectors.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related). A Master's or MBA is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power systems, Oil & Gas, energy infrastructure, or related industries, with at least 8-10 years in senior management.
• Strong understanding of power generation, rotating equipment, project management, and aftermarket services.
• Demonstrated success in managing P&L, driving business growth, and delivering on large-scale projects.
• Commercially savvy with the ability to structure deals, negotiate with principals, and develop new business channels.
• Familiarity with emerging sectors such as data centres and renewables will be highly valued.
• Experienced in stakeholder management, including principals, consultants, regulators, and large enterprise customers.
• Strong people leadership track record - proven ability to mentor, inspire, and develop high-performing teams.
• International exposure in regional markets or cross-border projects is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills to engage effectively with C-suite customers and global partners.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and sustainable business practices.

What's on Offer

• Shape a flagship division with significant influence on the company's future growth.
• Lead in a growth market - be at the forefront of opportunities in data centres, renewables, and next-generation infrastructure solutions.

Contact : Ee Lyn Soo

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