Advisor, Project Light

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is seeking an experienced professional to manage major project reviews and approvals across Group Companies. The role involves advising internal teams, monitoring project performance, and providing guidance to ensure best practices are followed.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 12 years of experience in Projects Engineering and Control within the oil and gas industry. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry in Projects Engineering/ Execution and Project Control.
• Knowledge of HSE aspects and requirements as applied to industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and ensure alignment among ADNOC internal teams.
• Track problem areas, risks, and difficulties in projects.
• Represent ADNOC interests in meetings with shareholders.

Skills

Project Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide advice and ensure alignment ADNOC internal teams, Group Companies and International Shareholders to ensure managing all Group Companies major project reviews and approvals in timely manner. Monitors Group Companies Projects performance and report to management highlighting problematic areas and concerns at early stage in the projects and provides experienced advice to deal with these problems.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Track problem areas, risks, difficulties and other concerns in projects. Discuss and recommend course of corrective and mitigation measures with Project Department Manager.
• Represent and defend ADNOC interests in meetings with industry shareholders decision-making workshops.
• Participate in the development of project Assurance Procedure and acts as a Subject Matter Expert supporting both internal & external organizations in the implementation of the project guidelines & procedures.
• Review list of new projects being launched and challenge the selected project type and class with recommended changes to the Group Companies Management.
• Conduct regular meetings with Group Companies managers to insure proper implementation of Project governance within their teams.
• Represent ADNOC in peer reviews of Projects requested by ISHs.
• Regularly review the IPR and Project Management tool‑kit, guidelines and methodology to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with industry best practices and lessons learnt.
• Provide coaching and project audit expertise to ADNOC personnel when required / requested.
• Review and analyzes all the technical reports and assessments and makes sure that proper procedures and processes were implemented.
• Provide advice, guidance and motivation to the Group Companies project team to achieve objectives successfully.
• Prepare management reports and provides technical advice to ADNOC Management.
• Plan and participate in the ongoing training and development of assigned UAE national employees, including assessing employees training and development needs, directing the preparation of structured development/familiarization programs, monitoring and reporting on progress and counseling employees as required.
• Meet with partners in Group Companies (industry shareholders) to discuss various issues in order to achieve alignment.
• Implement ADNOC VAP (Value Assurance Processes); IPRs (Independent Project Reviews) processes across ADNOC group of Companies.
• Follow up on all projects to ensure timely completions, achievements of project objectives, and adherence to ADNOC project guidelines, Value Assurance Process, and best project execution practices. Member in all ADNOC major projects steering committee, major reviews and Sub-Committee.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Function/Division/Department/Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function/Division/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

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

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• 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 in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Function/Division/Department/Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

• Regular contacts with Group Companies up to SVP level to assess Project Governance implementation.
• Continuous contact with Group Companies Project Managers and Project Management Team Leaders to enhance quality of the input and output.

External Communications & Working Relationships

• Occasional contact with peers in Group Companies and shareholders and agrees on best way forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
• 12 years’ of professional experience in the oil and gas industry in Projects Engineering/ Execution and Project Control.
• Knowledge of HSE aspects and requirements as applied to industrial projects.

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort Minimal

Work Environment A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Job Family / Sub Family: Projects / Projects, Facilities & Construction Management

Job Dimension

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget

Direct Reports: As per organization chart

Indirect Reports: As per organization chart