Head – Subsurface Data Management

Ably Resources; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Qatar energy sector is seeking a skilled leader to manage upstream data management initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee IT projects, ensure efficient support services, and maintain compliance with security standards. This role requires a strong background in IT and significant managerial experience, making it crucial to align IT solutions with business goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience with 5 years in supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of subsurface technologies and trends.
• Experience with high-value technical IT projects in energy organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects in upstream data management.
• Manage teams for efficient IT delivery and operations.
• Oversee compliance with corporate policies and security standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Innovation

Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering / Petroleum / Geoscience

Tools

Petrel

OpenWorks

Interactive Petrophysics

Hampson Russell

Eclipse

Intersect

Prosource

Job description

My client is looking for a talented candidate with a strong background supporting Upstream Data Management across a varied portfolio of international assets.

This position will lead be responsible for the team related to the Geoscience & Reservoir upstream data management in close relationship with the Subsurface Development and Exploration entities.

• Drive Innovation: Lead high-impact IT projects in the upstream domain, delivering cutting-edge technology aligned with the companies strategic goals.
• Optimize Operations: Manage teams and resources to ensure seamless operations, efficient support services, and cost-effective IT delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to align IT solutions with business needs and drive successful change management.
• Ensure Compliance and Security: Oversee adherence to corporate policies, including Cyber Security standards, to maintain a secure and reliable environment.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Research and adopt the latest technology innovations to keep systems up-to-date and aligned with global industry standards.

Additional Points

• Examples of existing applications used include; Petrel, OpenWorks, Interactive Petrophysics, Hampson Russell, Eclipse, Intersect, Prosource
• Majority of the applications supported are requiring high system resources such as high-performance computing infrastructure for complex computations and huge storage capacity for the massive data volumes to be stored and processed.
• Main first line of support for end users on existing supporting infrastructure: HPC, VDIs, and Storage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science / Engineering / Petroleum / Geoscience or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of directly related experience including minimum 5 years of supervisory management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subsurface technologies and trends.
• Experience in managing and executing multiple high value subsurface and Technical IT projects and services for energy organizations; knowledge and practice of tools and methodologies like PMI or PRINCE2