Operational Technology & Cyber Security Manager Jones Lang LaSalle

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Regional Operational Technology Manager to join our team in MENAT, supporting our global Financial Services client. The successful candidate will implement intelligent and sustainable facility solutions at the regional level, managing operational technology and cyber security initiatives while ensuring alignment with global strategies and standards.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead the implementation of intelligent and sustainable workspace solutions.
• Design, implement, and operate Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Act as the single point of contact for Global Building Control System (BCS) and operational technology programs.
• Ensure global program alignment for Smart Building strategies.
• Understand KPIs per region and drive optimal tracking and performance.
• Build strong relationships and work closely with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible and accountable for BCS OT KPIs globally.
• Manage and coordinate regional meetings with client stakeholders and executive sponsors.
• Provide regular progress reporting to internal / external leadership and broader community stakeholders.
• Serve as the point of escalation and ultimate decision maker for changes, new devices, and remediation Operational Technology and Building Control System projects.
• Ensure innovation, best practices, playbooks, and standards are implemented globally.
• Provide technical expertise on BCS, IoT devices, networks, suppliers, and associated processes.
• Ensure all regional agreements are active and supported with the correct headcount.

• Champion awareness and capability enhancement within a 1,000+ JLL service delivery team.

• Monitor emerging threats & ensure vulnerability assessments are completed and remediated within a timely manner.
• Stay informed with industry changes and advancements, connecting with JLL-T and other platforms within JLL to leverage expertise and resources.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of operational technology (OT) networks across smart building environments.
• Establish and enforce OT network standards, segmentation strategies, and secure integration with IT systems.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, assurance, and resilience measures to ensure OT network availability, performance, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Lead incident response and remediation activities specific to OT networks, ensuring rapid containment and recovery.
• Drive continuous improvement of OT operations through performance analytics, benchmarking, and alignment with global security frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST).