Advisor – Governance

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead the OT governance and compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Own the OT risk management process, identifying and documenting cybersecurity risks, control gaps, and mitigation plans.

• Create and maintain OT governance documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures, reflecting regulatory updates.

• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations to communicate program status, audit outcomes, and emerging risks to leadership.

• Serve as the primary liaison between OT teams, regulatory bodies, and internal audit functions, ensuring clear communication and accurate evidence collection.

• Drive resolution of complex, cross-functional problems.

• Lead team-wide initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement activities.

• Represent the team in client interactions and internal communications, providing technical expertise.

• Develop and deliver training, mentor new team members, and foster knowledge sharing within the team.

• Support the implementation of strategic initiatives and drive team performance improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• Professional certifications are highly preferred.

• Proven experience in client communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 2–6 years; Doctorate with 0–4 years.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of OT system architectures, including SCADA systems, ICS networks, and remote access technologies.

• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex regulatory and technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Collaborative mindset, with experience working cross-functionally across Engineering, Cybersecurity, Operations, and Compliance teams.

• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail in managing compliance evidence, audit findings, and risk registers.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of identifying root causes and developing actionable remediation plans.

• Leadership and project management expertise, including planning, monitoring, and balancing priorities to ensure quality outcomes.

• Ability to liaise with clients and internal teams on significant issues.

• Strategic thinking and big-picture perspective to achieve organizational goals and improve cross-functional processes.

• Experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Publisher) and Adobe PDF tools.

• Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for OT environments.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and frameworks (NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001) as applied to ICS/OT.

• Proven experience engaging with regulators, auditors, and executive leadership to communicate compliance and risk posture.

• Experience creating and delivering training programs.

• Process improvement experience (Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt).

• Exposure to the green energy or utilities domain.

• Experience working with U.S.-based companies.

PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Translating regulatory requirements into actionable technical and operational controls.

• Developing and tracking key metrics for OT governance and compliance program health.

• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Clear communication skills, capable of tailoring messages for various audiences.

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.