Director of People, Contracts & Compliance

Director of People, Contracts & Compliance

Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Executive Leadership Opportunity

Please note: This role is being managed on an exclusive basis. Speculative CVs submitted by agencies or received from other sources will not be considered. In addition, all applicants must already have the necessary right / visa status to work in the USA.

Our client, IPT Global, is a growing Houston-based technology company operating at the forefront of Well Integrity Software and Advisory Services. Trusted by leading energy operators worldwide, IPT Global is entering an exciting new phase of growth and international expansion.

To support this growth, the company is seeking to appoint a highly capable Director of People, Contracts & Compliance.

This is a newly created executive-level position that will play a critical role in helping shape the future of the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be accountable for all aspects of people management, HR governance / compliance, managing commercial risk and organisational development. Acting as a trusted strategic advisor to the executive leadership team, you will help to further build the existing infrastructure, processes, and governance frameworks required to support a growing international business.

This represents a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact across the entire organisation and requires an ambitious leader capable of combining strategic thinking with practical execution and delivery.

Why IPT Global?

IPT Global helps some of the world's leading energy companies operate in a safer, smarter, more efficient way, through innovative well integrity technology and expert advisory services.

They:

• Operate at the cutting edge of technology and digital transformation within the energy sector

• Have ambitious growth plans across international markets

• Offer direct access to senior leadership and key business decision making

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Provide the opportunity to influence strategy while remaining close to operational delivery

• Value talented individuals who want to build, improve, and leave a legacy

The Opportunity

As Director of People, Contracts & Compliance, you will take ownership of several critical business functions that directly support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

You will:

Lead the People Strategy

• Develop and implement people strategies that support business growth and workforce planning
• Coach and advise leaders on performance management, employee relations, organisational development, and workforce challenges
• Oversee recruitment, succession planning, employee development, engagement, and retention initiatives
• Ensure employment compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead investigations, policy development, and employee governance initiatives
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement

Strengthen Commercial Governance

• Oversee the administration and governance of customer, vendor, consulting, partnership, and confidentiality agreements
• Develop scalable contract management processes and controls
• Monitor contractual obligations, renewals, risks, and commercial exposures
• Act as a key liaison with external legal advisors on complex commercial matters
• Ensure robust contract governance supports business growth and risk mitigation

Drive Compliance & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks across employment, governance, privacy, and operational activities
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership on business impacts
• Coordinate audits, reviews, and risk management initiatives
• Develop policies and controls that protect the company's legal, operational, and commercial interests
• Support insurance, claims, immigration, and international workforce compliance activities

Support Executive Leadership

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team
• Build scalable governance, compliance, and people infrastructure
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve organisational maturity and effectiveness
• Support board-level governance activities and corporate administration processes

Who We're Looking For

This role will appeal to a commercially minded HR leader who enjoys operating across multiple disciplines and influencing decisions at the highest level.

The ideal candidate will have;

• Significant leadership experience within HR, Compliance, Contracts, Legal Operations, Corporate Administration, or a related disciplines
• Strong expertise in employee relations, employment compliance, organisational governance, and risk management
• Experience managing commercial contracts and agreement administration processes
• A track record of supporting executive leadership teams and influencing business decisions
• Excellent judgement, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to navigate complex, sensitive, and high-impact situations

A formal professional HR or legal qualification combined with experience gained within technology, engineering, energy, professional services, or industrial sectors would be particularly valuable.

What's in it for You?

• Newly created executive leadership role with significant visibility and influence
• Direct reporting line to the CEO
• Opportunity to shape organisational culture, governance, and business strategy
• Broad remit spanning people, contracts, compliance, and risk management
• Genuine opportunity to build systems, processes, and infrastructure that support future growth
• High levels of autonomy, trust, and responsibility
• Competitive executive compensation package
• Opportunity to join a growing international technology company at an exciting stage of its development

Ready to help shape the future of IPT Global?

If you're looking for a role that combines strategic leadership, commercial awareness, people expertise, and organisational influence, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about IPT Global, visit:

www.iptglobal.com

To Apply

Send your current CV to:

Campbell Urquhart

Managing Director

White Cube Consulting Ltd.

campbell@whitecubeconsulting.com

01224 431524 | 07932 711643