Innovation Manager

Innovation Manager – Oman

Empowering the Doers. Shaping the Future of Energy Operations.

Join us in bringing next-generation operational intelligence to the heart of Oman’s energy future.

Location: Muscat, Oman

Company: Animo Team at Astra Innovations 

Department: Innovation and Growth

The future of oil and gas is being written right now.

At Astra Innovations, we’re not waiting for change we’re building it.

About Astra Innovations

Astra Innovations builds technology that gives time back to the people who keep the world running.

Our platform, Animo , is redefining operational performance for the energy sector by connecting data, insight, and action in one intelligent ecosystem.

We believe the future of energy belongs to those who combine operational wisdom with the power of innovation. Join a global team that believes the doers deserve better tools and the future favors the bold.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Innovation Manager based in Oman to lead collaboration and innovation across our regional and global partners.

This position is about driving transformation and accelerating progress across the energy industry. The focus is on connecting operational insight, technology, and data logistics into a unified mission to help teams deliver energy safely and efficiently.

You will guide partners in using Animo to elevate performance, integrate smarter workflows, and uncover new opportunities for growth. The role combines strategic leadership, data fluency, and a deep understanding of field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that bring together partners, engineers, and data teams to deliver measurable innovation in operational performance.
• Facilitate innovation sessions, workshops, and pilots that explore new applications of data intelligence and AI.
• Ensure that partner organizations fully leverage Animo for performance tracking, data logistics, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the flow and quality of operational data across regional partners to ensure readiness for advanced analytics and AI applications.
• Translate feedback from the field into clear insights and priorities for product and engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities for new integrations, digital efficiencies, and collaboration programs that strengthen regional adoption.
• Entrusted with handling highly sensitive corporate initiatives and proprietary data.
• Represent Astra Innovations in strategic partner meetings, industry events, and innovation forums across Oman and the broader Middle East.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in energy operations, digital transformation, or technology-driven project leadership.
• Strong understanding of drilling, completions, or production operations in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that connect technology, operations, and business value.
• Experience working with data systems, analytics platforms, or AI-enabled tools that support decision-making.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and operational audiences.
• High level of curiosity about emerging technologies and a practical mindset for applying them in real operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and alignment across diverse teams.
• Proven track record of maintaining strict confidentiality in high-stakes, sensitive environments.

Why Join Astra

• Be part of a team that believes technology should amplify human expertise and operational experience.
• Shape the future of data-driven performance in energy through innovation and collaboration.
• Work with industry leaders who share a common goal of delivering energy safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
• Competitive compensation, global exposure, and opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly scaling organization.

If you have a passion for digital transformation, operational excellence, and collaboration across the energy ecosystem, this is your chance to drive real impact. Our platform, Animo , is helping operators across the globe turn data into performance and insight into action. Now, we’re expanding our footprint in Oman and searching for an Innovation Manager who’s ready to lead that charge.