Manager, Geographical Information System
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About the Role
ADNOC Group is seeking a GIS Manager to lead geospatial information services and solutions in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing geomatics activities, managing geo-data governance, and leading strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all geomatics activities and geo data management within ADNOC Upstream
- Manage geo spatial data governance (policies, guidelines, processes, 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 effective interfaces between Geomatics and various customer workflows in ADNOC group
- 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 accuracy, completeness, quality and integrity
- Supervise professional and technical aspects in cartography and implement new procedures, methods and technologies
- Ensure that Geomatics technologies and tools employed conform to standards, policies and guidelines
- Lead 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geographic Science, Computer Science, Survey & Geomatics Engineering (Master preferred)
- Minimum 12 years in hands on delivery of Geospatial data and project support across multiple diverse E&P user environments
- Minimum 6 years of experience in a supervisory capacity, including directing workloads, developing staff and completing performance assessments
- High degree of proficiency in communicating information, analysis and advice to senior officials
- Significant demonstrated leadership experience managing, influencing and supervising staff
- Ability to lead strategic initiatives and projects, manage change and achieve positive results
- Highly skilled in surveying, geodesy, mapping/GIS and remote sensing
- Knowledge of geospatial best practices and strategies in large organizations
- Knowledge of current trends and emerging issues in information technology
- Demonstrable strengths in HSE and hazard management
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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.
- Lead and manage the development of operational plans for ADNOC wide geomatics services to support the ADNOC Strategy.
- Communicate and collaborate with Government entities to improve geomatics services.
- Identify opportunities for enhancing performance and efficiency and optimizing costs across ADNOC Group for all geospatial services.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Oversee all geomatics activities and geo data management within ADNOC Upstream.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervises professional and technical aspects in cartography and implements new procedures, methods and technologies.
- 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 Management
- Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the Section to achieve the 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.
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.
Performance Management
- Implement the Company Performance Management System for individuals within the Section.
- 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.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Encourage innovation, enhance employee motivation and support initiatives for implementation of Change Management.
- Propose improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Support the institution of an HSE culture and ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems & controls.
- 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.
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