Technology Commercial Development Expert

Saudi Aramco; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 62,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco seeks a Technology Commercial Development Expert to shape the commercial direction of R&D programs, guiding technologies from development to market. You will work with technical teams and stakeholders to craft commercialization plans, including IP exploitation and competitive analyses.

The role requires 10+ years in technology commercialization, strong analytics, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams, with emphasis on delivering actionable insights to senior leadership in a Saudi

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in technology commercialization with 5+ years in product development or licensing.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in IP mapping, competitive analysis and risk management for R&D projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess and align R&D programs with long-term business objectives for competitive differentiation.
• Lead market validation of use cases and value propositions for emerging tech.
• Develop commercialization plans including IP exploitation and make-vs-buy analysis.
• Build external technology partnerships to accelerate R&D outcomes.
• Develop business cases and techno-economic evaluations for decision-making.
• Prepare materials for stage-gate reviews with strategy options and risk assessments.
• Ensure alignment across technology, business and project management teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

IP mapping

Market analysis software

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Technology Commercial Development Expert to join our Technology Commercialization Division.

The Technology Commercialization Division plays a vital role in maximizing value from Aramco technologies through internal and external Intellectual Property (IP) commercialization. It aligns closely with the company’s strategic business and sustainability goals by ensuring that innovative technologies are effectively translated into market-ready solutions.

Your primary role is to actively shape the commercial direction of Aramco’s Research & Development (R&D) programs, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders to guide technologies through development and into the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and align R&D technology programs with long-term business objectives to ensure global competitive differentiation.
• Perform market validation of specific use cases and value propositions for emerging technologies.
• Provide strategic leadership in developing and delivering comprehensive commercialization plans, including IP exploitation, competitive landscape analysis, and make versus buy decisions.
• Build and maintain strategic external technology engineering partnerships to accelerate R&D outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of business cases and techno-economic evaluations that support corporate decision-making.
• Prepare and present detailed materials for stage-gate reviews, including strategy options, risk assessments, and commercial viability analysis.
• Ensure alignment across all functions involved in the R&D lifecycle, including technology, business, and project management teams.

Minimum Requirements

• You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
• You will have 10+ years of experience in technology commercialization or a related specialty, including at least 5 years in product development, technology marketing, and energy-related and/or software-related technology licensing.
• You will have the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and drive value-focused technology strategies.
• You must have strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, with a proven track record in commercializing technology solutions.
• You will be able to demonstrate experience in IP mapping, competitive analysis, and risk management in the context of R&D projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a requirement.
• You will also have the ability to deliver clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and navigate complex decision-making processes.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 06/01/2026

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.