EOI Principal Information Management Specialist

Wood are actively seeking Expressions of Interest for a Principal Information Management Specialist to lead the management of information and document control processes, ensuring effective governance and delivery of the project’s digital ecosystem throughout the project lifecycle.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:

Onshore Oil and Gas 
Offshore Oil and Gas

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas  and emerging energy sectors 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death 
• End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years’ service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Responsible for participating in the creation, maintenance and enforcement of  IM strategy, standards and procedures and assures compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring technical competence standards and for monitoring competence levels, and for overall management and development of Information Management, Document Control,
• Data Management & Record Management.
• Responsible for establishing the functional requirements for Information Management Systems and Tools and working with IT and software vendors to ensure they are met.
• Work within the Project Delivery organization to ensure IM & DM procedures are consistent with the overall execution strategies.
• Lead the implementation of Information Management & Document Management Systems and Tools
• Responsible for the development and implementation of workshare strategies within Information Management & Document Management
• Advise on the technical direction, processes and supporting technologies that will enable the successful delivery of IM, DM and related digital services.
• Responsible for engaging with the project management to coordinate and ensure all day-to-day management and operational decisions are met and that solutions meet the customer expectations, leading to successful project delivery
• Identify and assess principal execution risks for projects in IM, DM and digital systems and ensure that these are being monitored and managed
• Ensure that the digital transition maintains high ethical standards and social responsibility wherever it does business

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Degree qualified or equivalent

Job specific experience

• 15+ years of senior-level experience in Information Management, including systems, data, and document management, gained within complex international organisations. 
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of Information Management tools, processes and best practices across oil and gas projects.
• Proven leadership of multinational teams, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and drive collaboration. 
• Builds trusted relationships with leadership teams, customers, and stakeholders to drive collaboration and successful business outcomes. 
• Champions a strong safety culture, ensuring safety principles are embedded in organisational behaviours and decision-making. 
• Leads the integration and coordination of multiple management disciplines to support strategic objectives and operational excellence. 
• Influences and drives organisational performance and culture through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership.

Knowledge of

• Cutting edge information and document management, digital transformation trends, new to market and in development, and to be released possibilities
• Recent Knowledge of the growth and advancement of Digital Transition within industry.
• Current and nascent technologies related to the IM, DM and digital sectors
• General familiarity with related industry standards & initiatives e.g., CFIHOS, BIM ISO19650 etc.
• Strategic commercial and business models
• Corporate governance and decision making
• Ability to manage relationships effectively, across different cultures
• Detailed awareness of external factors, competitors and their impact on the strategy & success

Personal Attributes

• Connect and establish effective, cross-cultural working relationships with all levels of the organisation and externally
• Deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholder groups
• Create an environment that encourages open discussion and feedback with customers and stakeholders
• Effective in verbal, visual and written communication at a strategic level
• Forward thinking and able to see the bigger picture
• Publicly supports regional decisions and ensures the desired culture is embedded
• Creative in the achievement of stretching objectives; does not accept failure easily
• Customer focused and goal-driven
• Work effectively across various regions, driving a global and one Wood mind-set

Leadership

• Is a champion and role model for ethical behaviour and compliance with applicable laws and policies
• Maintains a continued alignment with overall corporate policy, strategy and direction
• Responsive to customer needs whilst ensuring the Company operates with the utmost integrity, in line with Code of Conduct, Company values and all applicable laws and policies
• Facilitate open and effective communication to optimise delivery of objectives, maximise team performance and achieve continuous performance improvement, working closely with other areas of operation out with assigned country/region to promote and enhance collaboration
• Generate team spirit, enthusiasm and passion and pursue the eradication of unproductive practices and negative mind-sets to create a vibrant culture of positive thinking and attitudes
• Overall accountability for effective recruitment, selection and retention of talent within assigned area
• Identify and support development of talent, effective performance and capability management of teams and direct reports, dealing with underperformance in a prompt, professional manner
• Responsible for ensuring employees within remit are competent to carry out assigned duties
• Assume directorship appointments of legal entities within remit, executing Directorship accountabilities and responsibilities