Digital Transformation Manager

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Overall Summary

Digital Transformation of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations & Maintenance Industries. Experience preparing Digital strategies and following through with them considering budget, schedule, quality and sustainability. Providing Digital Solutions to clients. Minimum 15 years’ experience preferably in the Oil & Gas, Hydrocarbons, and/or Infrastructure industries.  Excellent communication skills required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive Engineering, Construction and Operation & Maintenance Digital strategy for clients, specifically Aramco
• Develop implementation plans for design, engineering, planning and construction that consider project-specific requirements, timelines, and budgets. Align plans with the overarching mission and objectives, ensuring a clear roadmap for achieving KBR goals.
• Develop and be accountable for the digital transformation approach for the delivery of KBR Saudi Arabia, with a primary focus on design, engineering, planning, Supply Chain and construction.
• Liaise with Clients to develop a digital execution strategy to support their ambitions with their professional teams.
• Work across all interfaces to provide leadership and direction, resulting in collaboration across the organization and departments.
• Develop Digital Object Model approaches to support supply chain engagement at scale, working alongside the broader team.
• Deliver external visibility for KBR in the global market and present findings at global industry events.
• Manage roles related to Information Management, IT, Engineering Systems, Digital Twin, Cloud and Automation
• Develop technical standards and implement plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative approach.
• Incubate and leverage relationships with academic institutions, research partners, hardware / software vendors and tech startups.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Provide mentorship, guidance, and direction to ensure the successful execution of the KBR strategy.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles to ensure successful project execution.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of Digital Delivery on project timelines, costs, and environmental footprint.
• Regularly monitor and report on progress to leadership.
• Leverage knowledge of latest advancements and trends such as AI

Key Interactions:

• Project Management & Project Delivery
• Engineering Discipline Managers
• Procurement team
• Information Management
• Project Controls
• Client

Qualifications & Years of Experience:

Minimum BS in (Engineering) or related field; MBA degree preferred. Minimum 15 years’ experience

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

• Experience working on Engineering & Construction projects.
• Able to deliver planned strategies while maintaining client relationships.
• Experience with Digital Twin
• Experience working with Cloud providers
• Experience integrating multiple software’s
• Strong working knowledge of digital design, engineering, planning and construction environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Competent collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator