Senior Manager | Technology Strategist - Oil & Gas | Riyadh/Dubai

Job Description: Senior Manager/Director, Oil and Gas Technology Strategist

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Technology Strategists with a deep understanding of the Oil and Gas sector. The candidate will have a proven track record of leading major digital transformation initiatives at a global scale, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive business growth, optimize operations, and create a sustainable competitive advantage. This role requires a blend of strategic foresight, technical expertise, and an ability to translate complex technological concepts into tangible business outcomes. The candidate will be a key leader in shaping our technology roadmap, influencing C-suite decisions, and building a culture of innovation.

Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership and Vision: Develop and articulate a comprehensive technology strategies aligned with the long-term business goals, focusing on digital transformation, operational excellence, and the energy transition. Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology trends, opportunities, and risks.
* Digital Transformation: Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of digital transformation initiatives, from ideation to implementation, across the entire value chain. Champion the adoption of new technologies to modernize operations.
* AI and Advanced Analytics: Drive the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and data analytics to unlock new insights, optimize operational performance, and enable predictive capabilities. Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases, such as predictive maintenance, reservoir management, and supply chain optimization.
* Technology Architecture: Define and govern the enterprise technology architecture, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and resilient. Develop a technology roadmap that incorporates cloud and edge computing, IoT, and other emerging technologies to support a data-driven operating model.
* Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Identify and lead technology-driven initiatives to reduce operational costs, improve asset reliability, and enhance productivity. Leverage automation, process optimization, and intelligent systems to streamline workflows.
* IT Operating Model and Change Management: Modernize the IT operating model to be more agile, responsive, and aligned with business needs. Lead change management efforts to foster a digital-first culture, ensuring successful adoption of new technologies and ways of working across the organization.
* Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of technology strategists and architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.