Head, Technology Portfolio Development.

We are seeking an exceptional Head, Technology Portfolio Development to spearhead our comprehensive technology space. This pivotal role demands a visionary and strategic leader who will redefine our technological landscape, driving innovation from core IT infrastructure to cutting-edge oilfield production technology and performance optimization.

You will be instrumental in shaping our future, leveraging advanced technologies to unlock operational excellence, enhance efficiency, improve safety, and boost profitability within the dynamic energy sector. This is your chance to lead a significant impact, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of innovation.

Role Summary: Driving Technology Portfolio Development & Performance

As the Head of Technology Portfolio Development, you will be the architect of our Technological development future. You will define, develop, and execute a holistic technological strategy that seamlessly integrates IT, operational technology (OT), and production performance systems.

Your mastery-level understanding of both technologies and oil & gas operations, combined with exceptional leadership and performance management capabilities, will be critical. You will champion initiatives from advanced analytics and IoT to AI/ML and technological twins, focusing on tangible performance improvements across the entire value chain—from subsurface to market.

*This role is not just about technology; it is about transforming how we operate, innovate, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities: Leading Impactful Change

1. Technological Transformation Strategy & Execution

• Champion a comprehensive technological transformation vision, aligning IT, OT, and production systems with business objectives.


• Prioritize strategic technological initiatives (e.g., advanced analytics, IoT, AI/ML, cloud, technological twins) to deliver significant business value and performance improvements.


• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year technological roadmap, ensuring seamless integration across all departments.

2. Technology Leadership & Innovation

• Maintain expert knowledge of emerging technological technologies in oil & gas, proactively identifying competitive advantages.


• Cultivate a culture of technological innovation, fostering experimentation, rapid prototyping, and agile/DevOps adoption.


• Direct the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, driving improvements in production efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.


• Instrumental in qualifying and deploying cutting-edge equipment technology, with a strong understanding of systems engineering.

3. Operational Technology & Performance Optimization

• Oversee technological transformation of oilfield production technology, integrating data for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.


• Drive IT/OT integration, identifying key use cases and managing infrastructure for seamless data flow and operational efficiency.


• Support workflow digitalization, ensuring robust and scalable underlying systems.


• Establish and enforce robust OT security protocols.


• Implement technological solutions to enhance asset integrity, maintenance, and reduce downtime (e.g., technological twins, predictive maintenance).

4. Data Strategy & Analytics

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy (governance, quality, security, accessibility).


• Act as the organizational lead for Data Science, driving data strategies, insights, and predictive models.


• Lead advanced analytics capabilities (BI, predictive modeling, ML) to support data-driven decision-making.


• Ensure effective utilization of data analytics to optimize production, reservoir management, and drilling efficiency.

5. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a key leader, providing expert guidance on technological transformation and technology strategy.


• Forge strong collaborative partnerships across all departments to ensure effective technological initiative implementation.


• Act as a strategic bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, communicating value and fostering shared commitment.

6. Budgeting & Financial Stewardship

• Develop and manage comprehensive budgets for technological transformation and the technology department, ensuring strategic resource allocation and ROI.


• Make informed decisions on technology investments, vendor selection, and resource allocation to optimize cost-effectiveness.

7. Project & Vendor Management

• Provide leadership oversight for complex technological transformation projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget, high-quality delivery.


• Establish and nurture strategic relationships with key technology vendors, negotiating favorable contracts and driving performance management.

8. Talent Development & Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and drive a high-performing team of technology and technological transformation professionals.


• Identify and develop technological skills and competencies across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, or related); master’s degree (MBA or related) strongly preferred.


• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology and/or technological transformation, with 15+ years in senior leadership roles demonstrating a proven track record of driving large-scale technological transformation and achieving measurable business outcomes.


• NYSC discharge certificate


• Deep and extensive experience (15+ years) within the Oil & Gas industry, with a comprehensive understanding of upstream, midstream, and operations (well construction, drilling, production, engineering, intervention processes).


• Proven success in leading technological transformation efforts that significantly improved operational efficiency, production performance, and profitability in O&G.


• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex technology projects with significant budgetary oversight and cross-functional dependencies.


• Experience leading diverse technology teams across different geographies and business units.

Technical Acumen

• Expert-level understanding of O&G-relevant technological technologies: IoT, cloud computing (Azure, AWS, GCP), AI/ML, big data analytics, cybersecurity, and industrial control systems (ICS/OT).


• Mastery of agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and other project/program management frameworks for complex technological solutions.


• Deep familiarity with relevant O&G software and systems, with the ability to critically evaluate and strategically implement new technologies.

Leadership & Strategic Vision

• Exceptional visionary and strategic leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire diverse teams and drive leader-level organizational change.


• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.


• Demonstrated track record of fostering a culture of technological innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence.


• Exceptional ability to develop and articulate a compelling technological transformation strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and anticipates future industry trends.


• Highly visionary mindset, with a proven history of driving significant technological transformation and achieving substantial organizational growth.

Analytical Prowess

• Highly developed problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management.


• Extensive experience leveraging advanced data analytics and business intelligence to identify opportunities for performance improvement and strategic advantage in the O&G context.

Behavioral Competencies: Your Core Strengths

• Highly Innovative: Relentlessly forward-thinking, continuously seeking breakthrough opportunities for improvement and competitive differentiation through technology.


• Strong Results-Oriented: Unwavering focus on achieving tangible business outcomes and delivering measurable results, with emphasis on performance optimization and value creation.


• Highly Adaptable: Thrives in complex, dynamic environments, demonstrating exceptional resilience and ability to effectively lead and manage change.


• Highly Collaborative: Excels at building strong internal and external partnerships, fostering a collaborative ecosystem to drive successful technological transformation.

HEOSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability status.