Upstream Strategy Consultant

Saudi Aramco; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking an Upstream Strategy Consultant to join the Upstream Transformation & Business Excellence Department in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on developing tailored Upstream strategy aligned with corporate objectives, enabling the organization to maximize value and achieve growth.

The position requires extensive experience in energy strategy, strong leadership, and the ability to integrate strategy with operations and finance while engaging with external partners and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an engineering field from an accredited university.
• MBA from a reputable business school is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the energy industry or in top tier consulting firm working on energy industry related projects.
• Well-rounded knowledge of Upstream business and operations.
• Experience in strategy development & business transformation are required.
• In-depth knowledge of the oil and gas industry, including: trends, challenges, and regulations

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic guidance and direction to senior leadership on Upstream business development and growth opportunities.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s Upstream portfolio and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Assess the competitiveness and viability of existing and potential Upstream assets to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Performs analysis of market data and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in Upstream operations.
• Leads the development of strategic plans and roadmaps for Upstream business units, aligning with corporate objectives and priorities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate Upstream strategy with other business functions, such as operations and finance.
• Evaluates and recommends strategic investments and partnerships to drive business growth and expansion in the Upstream sector.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including external partners and industry experts, to stay informed about market developments and best practices.
• Provides thought leadership and expertise on Upstream strategy and industry trends to support business decision-making and drive strategic growth.
• Explore new revenue streams to drive business growth and improvement.
• Develop and maintain a robust governance framework to ensure strategic initiatives are properly managed and executed
• Facilitate and lead strategic planning sessions and workshops to align stakeholders and drive business outcomes

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

MBA from reputable business school

Job description

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 an Upstream Strategy Consultant to join our Upstream Transformation & Business Excellence Department.

The Upstream Transformation & Business Excellence program drives strategic growth and operational excellence in the Upstream sector. Our program consists of four key functions: strategy development, transformation program management, value assurance, and change management. This department is designed to help Upstream achieve its business objectives and unlock value enabling organizational resilience and sustainable growth.

Your primary role will be developing tailored Upstream strategy that aligns with the corporate strategic intent, and enabling the organization to achieve its business objectives and maximize value.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides strategic guidance and direction to senior leadership on Upstream business development and growth opportunities.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s Upstream portfolio and market trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Assess the competitiveness and viability of existing and potential Upstream assets to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Performs analysis of market data and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in Upstream operations.
• Leads the development of strategic plans and roadmaps for Upstream business units, aligning with corporate objectives and priorities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate Upstream strategy with other business functions, such as operations and finance.
• Evaluates and recommends strategic investments and partnerships to drive business growth and expansion in the Upstream sector.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including external partners and industry experts, to stay informed about market developments and best practices.
• Provides thought leadership and expertise on Upstream strategy and industry trends to support business decision-making and drive strategic growth.
• Explore new revenue streams to drive business growth and improvement.
• Develop and maintain a robust governance framework to ensure strategic initiatives are properly managed and executed
• Facilitate and lead strategic planning sessions and workshops to align stakeholders and drive business outcomes

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree in an engineering field from an accredited university. MBA from a reputable business school is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the energy industry or in top tier consulting firm working on energy industry related projects.
• Well-rounded knowledge of Upstream business and operations.
• Experience in strategy development & business transformation are required
• In-depth knowledge of the oil and gas industry, including: trends, challenges, and regulations

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: 05/05/2026

Job posting end date: 08/17/2027

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.

Job ID: 17742

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