Asia Head of Project Delivery (Power & Industrial Systems) (Lakeside/ West SG)

Our client is a global engineering and technology company specialising in advanced power systems and energy solutions. The organisation provides high‑performance products and integrated services that support sectors such as power generation, marine, and industrial infrastructure. With a strong focus on innovation, digitalisation, and electrification, our client develops reliable solutions powered by diesel, gas, and hybrid technologies. Operating across multiple international markets, the company delivers end‑to‑end lifecycle support to ensure operational efficiency and long‑term reliability.

Asia, Head of Project Delivery (Power & Industrial System)

Lead execution of complex, multi-country engineered systems projects across Asia Pacific, ensuring delivery excellence across cost, schedule, and quality. Drive portfolio performance, manage risks, and align cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes in mission-critical environments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead execution governance for a regional portfolio of engineered systems and power projects.
• Ensure delivery meets schedule, cost, quality, and contractual obligations across multiple countries.
• Act as escalation point for critical issues including delivery risks, delays, and cost overruns.
• Drive portfolio performance, resource allocation, and capability planning across project teams.
• Manage commercial performance, including cost control and change order conversion.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to resolve challenges.
• Lead regular portfolio and execution reviews, ensuring strong delivery discipline.
• Implement standardised project management frameworks and governance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide performance reporting to leadership.

Job Requirements:

• Comfortable working at Lakeside, West Singapore.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project execution within industrial, energy/ power, or engineered systems environments.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing regional project portfolios or delivery teams.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi-country projects within schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
• Strong commercial acumen including contract management, cost control, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working in matrix organisations and regional delivery or shared service structures.
• Ability to lead teams in high-pressure, fast-paced project environments.
• Willingness to travel regionally across Asia Pacific.