Overview
Airswift is looking for a General Director to work on a permanent contract in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, with a leading technology company serving the oil & gas sector.
This executive will lead the strategic operation and development of a high-performance organization focused on delivering software, data analytics, field engineering, and real-time monitoring solutions for upstream energy operations. The role demands strong leadership, technical depth, and a proven ability to scale innovation across complex environments.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the company’s technological vision aligned with oil & gas business objectives
- Oversee software development, data science, field operations, and real-time monitoring teams
- Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
- Establish and monitor KPIs across technology and operational projects
- Ensure robust software architecture, agile development, and scalable digital solutions
- Supervise Big Data infrastructure, predictive analytics, and reporting systems
- Coordinate field engineering operations, including equipment functionality, connectivity, inventory, and technical support
- Lead remote monitoring of drilling operations, logistics control, and client reporting
- Represent the company in strategic client meetings and technical-commercial boards
- Translate client needs into actionable technical and operational solutions
- Manage end-to-end project execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage
- Oversee cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across all technical domains
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Petroleum Engineering, Electronics, or related field. Master’s in Technology Management, Energy, or MBA.
Experience:
- Minimum 20 years in technical roles within the energy sector
- At least 8 years in executive leadership positions
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects under pressure
Technical Knowledge:
- Software architecture and agile methodologies
- Big Data, analytics, and distributed systems
- Field IT infrastructure (sensors, connectivity, telemetry)
- Drilling operations and real-time monitoring
- Project management frameworks (Agile, DevOps, PMP)
- Strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills
Desirable:
- International experience or exposure to global clients
- Familiarity with oil & gas safety and operational regulations
- Ability to scale technology solutions across multiple assets or regions
About Airswift
Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients in STEM industries. We offer a turnkey workforce solution to acquire, mobilize, and employ top talent in over 70 countries. With 800 employees in over 60 offices worldwide, 7,000 contractors, and a candidate database of 1.5 million specialists, our geographical reach and pool of available talent, experience, and expertise is unmatched in the industry.
We are proud to serve as a trusted advisor to clients looking to expand their operations internationally and offer employer of record services, payroll outsourcing, as well as HR consulting.
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