Senior Manager | Technology Strategist - Oil & Gas
by Deloitte in Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
The Senior Manager Technology Strategist (Oil & Gas) role is a leadership position responsible for shaping and executing technology strategy across the entire oil and gas value chain. Based in Riyadh or Dubai, this position focuses on driving digital transformation and leveraging advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), cloud computing, and data analytics to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and enable sustainable growth. The incumbent will develop enterprise-wide technology roadmaps that support business agility, efficiency, and innovation while aligning with the organizationās energy transition and operational excellence goals. This role requires deep expertise in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, including reservoir management, SCADA systems, refining, and petrochemical optimization. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, guiding strategic decisions related to emerging technologies, risk management, and digital adoption. The position also involves defining scalable enterprise architectures, modernizing IT operating models, managing large-scale technology-driven transformation programs, and leading high-performing teams of strategists and architects. The strategist will champion AI-powered predictive maintenance, digital twins, and automation to drive cost reduction and efficiency across the value chain while fostering a culture of continuous innovation and digital-first thinking.