Senior Specialist, Planning & Performance

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide technical expertise and support to the Manager, Technology Portfolio Management & Strategy. Provide expertise and ensure timely planning and performance tasks for the Upstream Technology & Innovation center. Collate, review and prepare the Technology Unit’s Capital and Operational Budget plans; update and maintain systems and procedures related to Project Planning, Scheduling, Progress Measurement, Progress Reporting, and Progress Trending.  Develop and update Master Schedule; monitor and control multiple projects with respect to schedule and budget cost, resource deployment, and time over-runs to ensure timely execution and project completion.

Support all the team in UTIC to develop and quantify the annual KSI process and ensure seamless translation of KSI across the leadership levels. Ensure timely closure of all KSI’s to assess performance of the teams and assist teams to gather the necessary evidence as deemed required as per ADNOC Group Performance best practices. Assist in audit reviews and defining new processes to ensure audit compliance of all planning and performance tasks for the Upstream Technology & Innovation function.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Lead the initiation and definition of the annual performance process with all relevant teams and stakeholders.  
• Developing strategic plans and assessing company performance.
• Conducting research and data analysis to inform business decisions.
• monitoring the project management procedures of an organization's operations.
• Plan and coordinate technology seminars along with technology partners and Group Companies for dissemination of latest technological advancements for benefits and use within ADNOC and Group Companies.
• Lead the preparation and review of scope documents for different service contracts or work orders, modifications and rectifications and coordinate the same with the stakeholders to ensure alignment, and timely processing and work execution
• Provide specialized support in developing “Technology” Balance score cards for performance monitoring and measurement of the Digital Solutions within ADNOC and Group Companies.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, reports, and documents, gather information, and provide ad-hoc administrative support when requested.
• Perform, manage or advise on studies required in assessing the potential for the different opportunities within the portfolio.
• Project quality control/peer review of projects in the technology portfolio where needed.
• Support the deployment of successful pilot projects with support of the technology solutions team.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop and/or recommend knowledge transfer opportunities for the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets

• Provide input for preparation of the Project’s budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function/Division/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the work programs in line with Company and International standards. Devise or recommend new policies or guidelines to establish efficiencies and to be on par with international standards for Geothermal Projects.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/Division/Department/ Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Project.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply and ensure appropriate measures are taken for the Project in line with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
• Provide input for International HSE Policies applied to Geothermal projects.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Function/Division/Department/Section MIS and progress reports when requested to the Project Manager and/or Team Leader.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Daily with staff within the Division, Function and Directorate regarding project execution.

• Frequent contacts with staff from Group Companies, new JVs and International Shareholders on joint studies or projects carried out by the OPCOs.

External

• Frequent contacts with consultants and contractors on projects carried out for ADNOC and with vendors.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or business/project management. Master’s degree is preferred.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• Have 10+ years of professional experience in planning or project management role in a large organization.

• Asset management experience is a preferred.
• Possesses excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency but also a strong team player who can work closely and productively with other disciplines.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.