Downstream Value Optimization Expert

We are seeking an experienced Senior Downstream Value Chain Optimization SME to support a strategic Value Chain Optimization deployment for a leading Oil Company.

The role will serve as the primary downstream business expert, driving alignment across refining, blending, allocation, distribution, and commercial optimization functions. This is a business-focused domain leadership role, not a technical architecture position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead downstream domain activities for the Value Chain Optimization program.
• Validate business requirements across refining, blending, allocation, distribution, and commercial operations.
• Align downstream optimization initiatives with upstream planning and supply inputs.
• Translate operational and margin optimization objectives into actionable business requirements.
• Engage with refinery engineers, planning economists, operations teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, scope prioritization, and business sign-offs.
• Support solution validation, UAT readiness, and business acceptance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of Oil & Gas experience with strong downstream expertise.
• Proven experience in Value Chain Optimization or integrated planning programs for NOCs or major Oil & Gas operators.
• Strong knowledge of refining economics, blending, allocation, distribution, and commercial optimization.
• Experience operating as a business/domain SME rather than a technical architect.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• GCC and NOC project experience highly preferred.
• Arabic language not mandatory.

Core Competencies

• Downstream Oil & Gas Operations
• Value Chain Optimization
• Integrated Planning
• Refining Economics
• Commercial Optimization
• Stakeholder Management

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person