Senior Manager - Systems And Information Management MEAC

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Manager -Systems and Information Management (MEAC) as part of our system and data management team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, this position will be full time based in Wood office Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
  
  

Responsibilities

The job holder is responsible for performance of the regional systems and information management function, leading the teams that support the associated tools and applications across all three business units.

This constitutes the technical systems, data platforms and data integrations, as well as the documents and records management function within the region. The job holder will also act as the regional focal point for interfaces with IT and software vendors, as may be necessary to support the objectives.

The key high-level objectives of this role are as follows:

• Own and lead centralized systems and data objectives across the region, to drive consistent delivery execution
• Lead as the focal point accountable for systems performance in the region
• Lead the combined team of system administrators and specialists, ensuring optimal levels of capability and capacity within the support teams to meet all regional contract delivery requirements whilst maximising utilisation of specialists
• Facilitate and support systems, tools and digital innovation across the lifecycle of contracts in the region
• Lead and enhance the information management solutions in the region, including improvements for both technical data management and document control
• Support the Regional Technical Leaders to ensure complimentary approaches in relation to the technical systems and contract delivery
• Coordinate with the Identify/Acquire/Deliver team(s) to ensure effective tools and systems are selected and implemented for delivery across the region
• Partner with Group IT to ensure the effective operation of systems and information management across the region
• The job holder must lead by example, consistently displaying and enforcing Wood’s values and behaviours, to ensure safe and reliable operations and customer satisfaction
  
  

Key Accountabilities

Performance

• Drive HSSE and Quality culture and performance
• Lead Wood’s regional technical systems & information management function, including BU specific solutions utilised by Wood’s technical people for delivery of their services in the region
• Support delivery of projects against contractual requirements and HSSE quality, cost, and schedule requirements, to deliver or improve upon as-sold margin
• Ensure the use of harmonised systems and consistent data structures across the region Support the Technical function leadership with the maintenance and continuous improvement of the systems
• Own and lead implementation plans and associated training to ensure consistent application of the technical systems across the region
• Coordinate end-of-life support for all applicable legacy systems and tools, and plan transitional training and upskilling as appropriate for system administration specialists
• Identify inefficiencies, analyse workflows, and make decisions to streamline the technical systems for better performance
• Proactively engage with industry stakeholders, customers and suppliers as necessary
  
  

Strategy and Development / Business Development

• Provide key insights and input to the business development process to support the pursuit of new work for the regional teams
• Drive the strengthening and deepening of the use of workshare operations to maximise efficiency and profit for the region
• Address challenges in contract delivery, troubleshooting system issues, and driving improvements through strategic decision-making and resource allocation
  
  

People

• Lead the regional specialist support teams and subject-matter experts for all applicable systems and tools – ensuring effective resource planning and utilisation across the region
• Line management of direct reports, including setting targets and objectives, completing performance reviews and periodic pay reviews, and supporting HR-related processes and requests
• Support of career development and progression processes, competency management and training for employees within scope, and succession planning and business continuity across the function
• Promote a positive and inclusive team culture which recognises the value that different perspectives and cultures bring
  
  

Governance, Policies and Procedures

• Manage consistency of technical systems and tools across the region
• Interface with regional functions to compliment activities
• Authorisation of costs and expenses in accordance with DOA
  
  

Work Relationships

Internal

• Part of the Systems & Data leadership team - this role interfaces closely with the regional P&L Owner & Technical Leader, to enable effective contract delivery across the region
• Work with the Acquire function to develop suitable proposal inputs, select the appropriate tools and systems, and prepare deployment plans pre-contract award Coordinate with Group IT function and contract management team to deploy and setup the required tools and systems post-contract award
  
  

External

• Clients
• Software and Systems Vendors/Suppliers (as required)
  
  

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field Knowledge, skills and experience.
• Extensive prior experience in a technical function department management role
• Extensive experience in Capital Projects execution
• Understanding of general project execution and delivery tools, processes and procedures
• Understanding of the delivery technical functions; including Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Supply Chain (Project Procurement and Sub-Contracts),
• Construction, Operations and Maintenance
• Understanding of the business drivers for energy & materials clients
• Experience applying strategies for implementing and managing change in organizations
• Ability to drive influence and results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Personal Attributes
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across a diverse multicultural community
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally and create trust with seniors and peer group
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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