PDE Data Domain Leader — AI, Governance & Value Realization

maden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

maden is seeking an experienced Principal Specialist to lead the Exploration & PDE data domain, ensuring trusted subsurface, geological, geophysical, drilling, and reservoir data. The role focuses on governance, data products, and value realization across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include shaping strategy, establishing scalable data domains, driving data initiative prioritization, and collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to enable data-driven decisions and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in exploration, subsurface, petroleum development, data management, or digital transformation environments.
• Proven experience in data governance, data domains, master data, or enterprise data management frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional data initiatives and delivering business-focused data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the Exploration & PDE data domain strategy aligned with enterprise data and digital objectives.
• Establish a scalable data domain framework to improve data accessibility, usability, and business value.
• Deliver governance and quality improvements with standards, controls, and stewardship processes.
• Lead development and enhancement of data products enabling operational and strategic decision making.
• Provide technical leadership on exploration, geological, geophysical, drilling, and subsurface data management practices.
• Foster strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration across domains to align priorities and outcomes.
• Drive innovation through advanced analytics, automation, AI, and digital capabilities.

Skills

Geoscience data management

Petroleum data governance

Data architecture

Data quality management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related discipline

Job description

maden is seeking an experienced Principal Specialist to lead the Exploration & PDE data domain, ensuring trusted subsurface, geological, geophysical, drilling, and reservoir data. The role focuses on governance, data products, and value realization across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include shaping strategy, establishing scalable data domains, driving data initiative prioritization, and collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to enable data-driven decisions and AI-enabled