Project Manager; Data & AI, Oil & Gas

Project Manager – Digital Transformation (Data & AI, Oil & Gas) (Category – Project Manager) Sector:
Oil and Gas

Location:

Doha, Qatar Company Overview:

At Codvo, software and people transformations go hand-in-hand. We are a global empathy-led technology services company. Product innovation and mature software engineering are part of our core DNA. Respect, Fairness, Growth, Agility, and Inclusiveness are the core values that we aspire to live by each day.

We continue to expand our digital strategy, design, architecture, and product management capabilities to offer expertise, outside-the-box thinking, and measurable results.

Our digital transformation is moving from strategy to execution. We have a clear, funded roadmap of high-impact data and AI use cases designed to fundamentally re-engineer our operations—from improving drilling efficiency and implementing predictive maintenance on critical assets to enhancing subsurface modeling for better exploration outcomes. This is not just an IT upgrade; it is a core business imperative to create a more resilient, efficient, and intelligent energy company.

We are now building the core team of innovators and builders to deliver these initiatives. This Data Engineer role is critical to bringing that vision to life, moving beyond theory to engineer the specific, robust data solutions that will power our most strategic projects and deliver measurable value.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead our digital transformation initiatives across the organization. This role is central to driving efficiency, unlocking business value, and embedding innovation by leveraging Data, AI, and modern cloud technologies. You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and the unique operational demands of the oil & gas industry.

Program & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project management for digital transformation initiatives, from scoping and business case development to execution and benefits realization.
• Establish clear project charters, structured project plans, and KPIs to track outcomes, not just outputs.
• Apply Agile project management methodologies for effective scheduling, resource planning, and milestone delivery.
• Manage cross-functional teams spanning IT, OT, data science, cloud engineering, and business stakeholders.

Digital & Data Transformation

• Drive initiatives leveraging Azure (primary), with supplementary work in Google Cloud and SAP ecosystems.
• Oversee projects involving Databricks, AI/ML, advanced analytics, and data platform buildouts.
• Drive end-to-end business analysis and lead the execution of solution delivery, translating complex business needs into clear actionable requirements and overseeing the implementation to ensure realization of expected business value and solution adoption.
• Possesses strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities to effectively engage executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external vendors driving alignment, influencing outcomes, and leading timely, high-quality decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders, engineers, and AI specialists to translate operational challenges into scalable digital solutions.
• Communicate complex technology initiatives in business terms for executive stakeholders.
• Manage organizational change to ensure adoption across technical and non-technical teams.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure projects align with industry regulations, HSE standards, and data security requirements.
• Establish governance frameworks for AI and data initiatives, balancing innovation with risk management.

Value Realization

• Translate transformation outputs (dashboards, models, workflows) into measurable business outcomes (efficiency gains, reduced downtime, safety improvements).
• Monitor ROI and continuously refine project portfolios based on impact.

• Project Management Expertise: 10+ years of experience leading large-scale digital…