Project Intelligence Lead - Capital Projects

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group seeks a Project Intelligence Lead for Capital Projects in Abu Dhabi. You will drive strategic use of project intelligence to enhance planning, risk visibility, and portfolio decisions, coordinating with senior leaders across Group Companies.

You will establish data gathering and interpretation methods, develop dashboards and reports, and benchmark performance against industry standards. The role requires 20+ years in oil & energy and strong governance experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in national oil companies, international oil companies or engineering, procurement and construction management companies.
• At least 2 years addressing technical discipline challenges in an Expert, Principal or Discipline Technical Authority capacity.
• Essential experience in major project management or engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of project management and engineering systems.
• Ability to apply project intelligence, data analysis, benchmarking and risk assessment to capital project decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic use of project intelligence to improve capital project planning, risk visibility, execution performance and portfolio-wide decision-making.
• Establish approaches for gathering, interpreting and sharing project data across ADNOC Group Companies.
• Connect intelligence findings to portfolio planning, project governance and management decisions.
• Assess changes in the oil and gas sector that may influence project strategies and priorities.
• Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and management reports that communicate findings clearly.
• Assess capital project risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Benchmark project performance and practices against industry approaches.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams and finance to align analysis with priorities.
• Support knowledge-sharing across Group Companies and ensure timely delivery of activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and ADNOC Codes of Practice.

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Project Intelligence Lead - Capital Projects Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil & Energy Function: Business Analysis / Research Experience: Minimum 20 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years as Expert, Principal or Discipline Technical Authority Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Oil & Energy Function: Business Analysis / Research Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Purpose

Lead the strategic use of project intelligence to improve capital project planning, risk visibility, execution performance and portfolio-wide decision-making. Establish approaches for gathering, interpreting and sharing project data so that ADNOC can evaluate development options, anticipate challenges and make informed investment and resource decisions.

Project Intelligence Strategy

• Develop and implement a project intelligence strategy covering market analysis, competitor benchmarking and industry trends.
• Establish methods for gathering and interpreting capital project information across ADNOC Group Companies.
• Connect intelligence findings to portfolio planning, project governance and management decisions.
• Assess changes in the oil and gas sector that may influence project strategies and priorities.

Analytics, Reporting and Risk

• Lead analysis of project performance indicators, financial metrics and historical project data.
• Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and management reports that communicate findings clearly.
• Assess capital project risks using historical performance information and market conditions.
• Recommend risk mitigation actions based on identified project exposures.
• Benchmark project performance and practices against relevant industry approaches.
• Review competitor activity and technological or regulatory developments that may affect projects.

Portfolio Performance and Resource Planning

• Recommend resource allocation improvements informed by project intelligence.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams and finance functions to align analysis with business priorities.
• Establish knowledge-sharing arrangements to circulate intelligence findings and relevant practices across Group Companies.
• Support timely, cost-conscious delivery of project intelligence activities.

Leadership and Department Operations

• Plan, supervise and coordinate assigned personnel and work activities.
• Develop team capability through training, knowledge transfer and practical guidance.
• Manage the budget allocated to project intelligence activities and contribute to relevant departmental budgets.
• Monitor spending, investigate material variances and support cost control.
• Implement approved policies, systems, procedures and performance requirements.
• Introduce appropriate tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of analytical work.
• Contribute to management information systems and progress reports.
• Comply with applicable HSE policies, legislation, sustainability guidelines and ADNOC Codes of Practice.

Working Relationships

The role engages with senior vice presidents and vice presidents in Group Project Governance and Excellence, business line directorates, project leadership, other relevant ADNOC units and Group Companies. External coordination may involve shareholders, vendors, contractors and third-party service providers as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in national oil companies, international oil companies or engineering, procurement and construction management companies.
• At least 2 years addressing technical discipline challenges in an Expert, Principal or Discipline Technical Authority capacity.
• Essential experience in major project management or engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of project management and engineering systems.
• Ability to apply project intelligence, data analysis, benchmarking and risk assessment to capital project decisions.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company with activities spanning exploration, production, storage, refining, distribution and petrochemicals. Its capital projects and project governance functions support investment planning, engineering execution and performance improvement across Group businesses.