Digital Transformation Manager

KBR

Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP325-1562

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Overall Summary

Digital transformation of the engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and 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 and 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 and 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 the 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 and construction projects.
  • Able to deliver planned strategies while maintaining client relationships.
  • Experience with digital twin.
  • Experience working with cloud providers.
  • Experience integrating multiple software.
  • 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.

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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