Overview
Manager, Geographical Information System Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at ADNOC Group
Job Purpose
Lead the development and delivery of high-quality geospatial information services and solutions for ADNOC & Upstream Group companies. Provide leadership and work collaboratively across ADNOC Group to develop geomatics knowledge, skills and awareness of services, and to build capacity.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee all geomatics activities and geo-data management within ADNOC Upstream, ensuring that all existing and newly acquired data is correctly geo-referenced (where applicable).
- Manage geo-spatial data governance (policies, guidelines, processes and workflows, procedures, standards, data completeness and quality)
- Lead the utilization of geo-information and satellite imagery where it can add value for ADNOC Upstream Exploration & UIM functions.
- Manage (Define, build and maintain) effective interfaces between Geomatics and various (customer) workflows in ADNOC group, improving the performance, quality, value and cost effectiveness of Geomatics support delivered to customers.
- Provide Project management and financial oversight of local geomatics work within ADNOC Group companies.
- Plan, control and assess the geodetic, cartographic and GIS data for its accuracy, completeness, quality and integrity in order to ensure that the realized work is in conformity with the applicable specifications and standards.
- Supervises professional and technical aspects in cartography and implements new procedures, methods and technologies to improve the quality and speed of the cartographic services.
- Ensure that Geomatics technologies and tools employed in conformity with standards, policies and guidelines.
- Lead the initiatives to maximize utilization of geospatial data within the ADNOC Group
- Share industry best practices and knowledge within the ADNOC Group
- Identify opportunities for enhancing performance and efficiency and optimizing costs across ADNOC Group for all geospatial services
- Lead organization competency enhancement in the geomatics discipline
Generic Accountabilities
- Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Section to achieve the Department objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring implementation of approved operational plans for the Section in line with Department objectives.
- Develop the knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in the Section and support the establishment of Personal Development Plans (PDPs), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Section in coordination with the Human Capability Group to continuously develop employees with emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.
Budgets and Operational Plans
- Compile and provide input for preparation of the Department budgets and regularly monitor expenditure against approved the Section budget levels.
- Investigate, highlight and reconcile any significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Lead the implementation of approved Section policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls in order to support execution of the Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.
Performance Management
- Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Section in accordance with Company approved guidelines and continuously monitor the achievement of the Section KPIs related to the approved Annual Performance Management Contract and the Balanced Score Card.
Organisation Structure and Development
- Review, develop and recommend the appropriate organisation structure for the Section that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on‑going work practices to meet the business objectives.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management to continuously improve operations and services.
- Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Section.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines across the Section in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.
- Ensure adequate HSE training and induction for all Section employees to meet HSE standards.
Management Information Systems (MIS) and Reports
- Prepare all Section MIS and progress reports to provide accurate and timely reports and necessary information to Company Management to effectively manage the business.
Communications & Working Relationships:
Internal
- Frequent contacts within Upstream Directorate with the Geoscientists, Reservoir Engineers, Drilling Engineers, Division/Department Managers and E&P senior management to…
Title: Manager, Geographical Information System
Company: ADNOC Group
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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