Senior Specialist, Intelligence

Role Overview

Senior Specialist, Intelligence at ADNOC, responsible for spearheading strategic utilization of project intelligence to optimize the portfolio of capital projects across ADNOC and its Group Companies.

Company Overview

ADNOC and its Group Companies operate across the oil and gas sector as a leading force in the global energy landscape.

Role Purpose

Drive informed decision-making through data analytics, market insights, and industry trends to optimize capital project execution, mitigate risks, bolster project performance, and enhance ADNOC's competitive edge. Ensure capital projects are delivered on time and within budget while positioning them for long-term resilience and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Intelligence

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for project intelligence, encompassing market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and industry trend identification to inform strategic decisions.
• Assess market dynamics, identify competitor strategies, and stay attuned to shifts in the oil and gas sector.
• Stay updated on market developments, technological advancements, and regulatory changes in the oil and gas industry to inform project strategies.

Data Analytics & Insights

• Lead data collection, analysis, and interpretation of project-related information, financial metrics, and performance indicators to provide actionable insights.
• Harness the power of data analytics to drive informed decision-making and enhance project performance.

Risk Management

• Conduct thorough risk assessments for capital projects, utilizing historical data and market conditions to anticipate challenges and establish mitigation strategies.

Competitor Analysis

• Monitor and analyze competitor activities, benchmarking ADNOC's projects against industry best practices to identify areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and finance professionals, ensuring project intelligence aligns with organizational goals.
• Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to streamline processes and instil a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting & Communication

• Develop and maintain a robust reporting framework, including dashboards and reports, to effectively communicate project intelligence findings to stakeholders.
• Provide inputs to prepare Function/Division/Department/Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Resource Optimization

• Provide recommendations for resource allocation based on project intelligence, enhancing overall project efficiency.

Knowledge Management

• Establish a knowledge-sharing platform to disseminate project intelligence and best practices within ADNOC and its Group Companies.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance project management processes, tools, and methodologies based on insights derived from project intelligence.
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Supervision & Team Development

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver respective section objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the project intelligence team, facilitating skill development and knowledge transfer.

Budget Management

• Manage the budget allocated for project intelligence activities, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
• Provide input for preparation of Function/Division/Department/Section budgets, assist in implementation of approved budgets and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policy & Compliance

• Implement approved Function/Division/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of approved Performance Objectives for the Function/Division/Department/Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Science, or relevant disciplines with supporting experience.
• MBA.
• Minimum 20 years relevant experience in NOCs/IOCs or EPC(M) companies.
• At least 2 years addressing technical discipline challenges as Expert, Principal, or Discipline Technical Authority.
• Major Project Management and Engineering experience is essential.
• Good knowledge and experience in Project Management and Engineering systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic project intelligence development and implementation.
• Data analytics and interpretation.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategy development.
• Competitor analysis and market research.
• Cross-functional team collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Reporting, visualization, and dashboard development.
• Resource optimization and allocation.
• Knowledge management and process improvement.
• Budget management and cost control.
• HSE and sustainability compliance.
• Innovation and continuous improvement mindset.
• Supervision and talent development.

Additional Information

• Communicate internally with SVP, VPs within Group Project Governance & Excellence; VP, Business Line Directorates; VP Projects in all Businesses; other Directorates/Units as required; and ADNOC Group Companies.
• Communicate externally with shareholders, counterparts and members of the ADNOC Group as required; and local and international vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers.