Lead, Digital Intelligence & Implementation

Role Purpose:

The Digital Intelligence & Implementation Lead is responsible for driving the execution of the Business Unit's Digital Transformation Strategy across all upstream operations. Reporting to the VP Business and Strategy, this role acts as the operational backbone of the Digital Intelligence Committee (DIC), coordinating cross‑functional digital initiatives, vendor engagements, and solution implementations to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, safety, and decision‑making.

In the absence of a dedicated Enterprise Architecture function, the role is also expected to exercise sound technical architecture judgement to ensure digital solutions are scalable, secure, well‑integrated, and aligned with the company's long‑term digital ecosystem.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the implementation and day‑to‑day execution of the Business Unit's Digital Transformation Strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate digital objectives.
• Act as the primary coordinator of the Digital Intelligence Committee (DIC), including meeting facilitation, action tracking, timeline management, and follow‑through of agreed decisions.
• Partner with operational and corporate functions (Subsurface & G&G, Project Engineering, Supply Chain, HSSE & Asset Integrity, IT) to identify and translate business needs into practical digital solutions.
• Screen, evaluate, and shortlist digital, Artificial Intelligence, and software solutions that support operational efficiency, safety, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Engage with digital technology vendors to conduct workshops, solution assessments, demonstrations, and support commercial and technical evaluations.
• Oversee the implementation, testing, and user acceptance of digital solutions developed by Headquarters or third‑party providers and recommend enhancements where required.
• Assess existing digital applications and determine opportunities for upgrade, replacement, or optimization across the Business Unit.
• Review and validate the technical architecture of proposed digital solutions, including integration design, data flows, cloud deployment, and security posture.
• Act as a key technical interface with the IT team to assess solution feasibility, infrastructure requirements, and cybersecurity compliance prior to procurement.
• Maintain architecture decision records and solution documentation to ensure continuity of knowledge beyond vendor engagements.
• Prepare annual digital action plans, milestones, and progress reports for senior management, including the VP Business and Strategy and Country leadership.
• Support procurement processes for digital initiatives, including scope definition, technical evaluation, and vendor negotiations.
• Promote a culture of digital innovation and continuous improvement across operational departments.
  

Qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related), Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Master's degree (MBA or MSc with strong IT or Digital Transformation focus) is highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in digital transformation, technology implementation, or digital/IT strategy roles.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, selecting, and deploying enterprise digital solutions (e.g. data platforms, AI/ML tools, cloud applications, IoT).
• Experience working with cross‑functional operational teams; exposure to upstream oil & gas operations is an advantage.
• Proven experience engaging with technology vendors and supporting digital solution procurement.
  

Skills:

• Strong digital strategy execution, project coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to assess end‑to‑end solution architecture and articulate trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and integration concepts (API, data pipelines, ERP environments such as Oracle).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
  

Certifications (Preferred):

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• TOGAF Foundation (Level 1) or equivalent architecture awareness certification.

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