Principal Specialist - Project Intelligence

Principal Specialist
- Project Intelligence Job Snapshot Role:
Principal Specialist
- Project Intelligence

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function:
Strategic Planning‑Intelligence

Experience:

Minimum 20 years of relevant experience Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview ADNOC Group is seeking a Principal Specialist
- Project Intelligence for a Full Time, on‑site role in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position will lead the strategic use of project intelligence to strengthen ADNOC ’s capital project portfolio across the Group and its companies. Combining project data analytics, market intelligence, competitor benchmarking and industry insights, the role will support investment decisions, risk management, resource optimization and the efficient execution of major capital projects.

Country:
United Arab Emirates City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Oil and Energy Function:
Strategic Planning‑Intelligence Salary:
Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality:
Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement:
On‑site

• Develop and implement a comprehensive project intelligence strategy covering market analysis, competitor benchmarking and identification of relevant industry trends.
• Gather, analyze and interpret project-related information to generate insights supporting strategic and operational decisions.
• Assess market dynamics and developments affecting capital project planning and execution.
• Monitor competitor activities and benchmark ADNOC projects against relevant industry practices.
• Track developments in the Oil and Gas sector, including technological advancements and regulatory changes that may influence project strategies.
• Use project intelligence to support strategic investment and resource allocation decisions across the capital project portfolio.

• Lead analysis of project data, financial metrics and performance indicators.
• Translate complex project information into actionable insights for leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks, dashboards and management reports.
• Apply historical information and current market conditions to assess project risks and potential challenges.
• Recommend appropriate mitigation measures based on project intelligence findings.
• Provide recommendations for resource allocation to improve overall project efficiency.
• Support evaluation of project performance against relevant industry benchmarks.

• Conduct structured risk assessments for capital projects.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities through market and project intelligence.
• Analyze industry trends that may affect project cost, schedule, performance, or delivery strategy.
• Provide intelligence that supports resilient project planning and execution.
• Maintain awareness of external market conditions affecting major projects.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, finance professionals and other cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure project intelligence activities remain aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with ADNOC Group Companies and relevant business functions.
• Engage with local and international vendors, contractors and third‑party service providers where required.
• Support effective communication of project intelligence findings to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and collaboration across relevant project organizations.

• Establish mechanisms for sharing project intelligence and relevant best practices across ADNOC and its Group Companies.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, methodologies and tools based on…