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.

Job 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

Job Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Petroleum Engineering, Electronics, or related field. Master’s in Technology Management, Energy, or MBA preferred.

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 preferred)
- Strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills

Desirable

- International experience or exposure to integral 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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📌 Director General (Villahermosa)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Villahermosa