Digital Solutions Lead (Middle East)

WorleyParsons; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Digital Solutions Lead to drive the delivery of innovative digital solutions in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing digital twin projects, leading high-performing teams, and collaborating with advisory teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT, and experience in the Oil & Gas or Mining sectors.

Qualifications

• Background in process engineering for heavy industries is desirable.
• Sufficient years of experience in delivering digital solutions in Oil & Gas and/or Mining sectors.
• Proven success in defining and executing digital strategies in industrial/capital-intensive organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take full accountability for delivering functional digital twins to clients.
• Build, manage, and lead a high-performing digital twin delivery team.
• Collaborate with the Next Advisory team.

Skills

Digital Twin Project Delivery

People Management

Thought Leadership

Analytics

User Adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

OPC

ETL

IoT

Cloud services

Job description

Job Description - Digital Solutions Lead (Middle East) (AL 041O)

Digital Solutions Lead (Middle East) - AL 041O

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Job

Job

: Digital Solutions

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Level : Manager

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 6, 2025

Unposting Date

Unposting Date

: Sep 5, 2025

Reporting Manager Title : Director, Digital Solutions

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

At Worley, we’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and can thrive is essential to our mission of delivering sustainable change. We know that diverse and inclusive cultures are safer and more innovative. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and diversity characteristics and warmly encourage disabled or neuro divergent candidates to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Twin Project Delivery

Lead and take full accountability for delivering functional digital twins to Worley clients.

Ensure project outcomes meet quality, budget, and client expectations.

People Management

Build, manage, and lead a high-performing digital twin delivery team.

Drive team engagement and ensure capability development.

Review and validate proposal feasibility and delivery capability.

Support business development through expert input in the sales cycle.

Thought Leadership

Collaborate with the Next Advisory team.

Provide practical insights and critiques to shape innovative digital strategies.

Job Requirements:

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Background in process engineering for heavy industries is desirable.

Experience

Sufficient years of experience in delivering digital solutions in Oil & Gas and/or Mining sectors.

Proven success in defining and executing digital strategies in industrial/capital-intensive organizations.

Hands-on experience in analytics, predictive analytics, and/or digital twin implementations.

Experience with Asset Performance Management (APM) and Digital Twin technologies.

Experience managing change and user adoption of digital tools in industrial settings.

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

OPC, ETL, IoT

Integration of OT systems (SCADA, DCS, PLCs) with IT systems (ERP, CMMS, MES)

Familiarity with platforms like:

Knowledge of relevant industry standards: ISO15926, ISO14224, CFIHOS, DEXPI, FL3DMS, CAPE-OPEN

Cloud services expertise: Microservices, IaaS, PaaS, containerization, security & compliance

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.