Senior Manager - System and Information Management

About the role

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.

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.

• 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 remuneration 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 labour 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

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.

• 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…