BC - SC And O - O And G Upstream Ops - Senior Manager

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Manager (Oil & Gas Upstream) | EY GDS MENA (Oil & Gas Consulting) Role Title: Senior Manager – Oil & Gas Upstream (Digital Ops / SC&O) Desired Experience: 10+ years Mandatory Skill: Oil & Gas Upstream (end-to-end) Preferred Background: Experience with Integrated Oil Companies such as Exxon Mobil / Shell / BP Language Capability: English – Mandatory; Arabic – Optional Role Purpose Upstream leader embedded within a digital / AI use case delivery ecosystem, responsible for shaping and driving end-to-end upstream transformation outcomes by bridging upstream business stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams (product, data science, data engineering, architecture). The role is non-coding and focuses on upstream domain leadership, portfolio delivery governance, value realization, and scaling reusable assets/tools across engagements. Operating Model & Reporting Leadership role within an Agile / product-style delivery environment; accountable for multi-workstream delivery outcomes across upstream domains (subsurface, development planning, wells & reservoir management, and production operations & sustainment). People leadership: multiple Managers (Upstream Ops, Subsurface, and related upstream tracks) will report into the Senior Manager for delivery execution, capability development, and quality assurance. Works closely with MENA stakeholders and Consulting Delivery Leadership to ensure client delivery is value-driven and aligned to Digital Ops priorities. Key Responsibilities Upstream Portfolio Leadership (End-to-End) Own upstream domain delivery oversight across the upstream lifecycle, ensuring integrated outcomes across subsurface, development planning, wells & reservoir management, and production operations & sustainment. Set the “big picture” for engagements, ensuring teams are solving the right problems and delivering measurable value aligned to client strategic priorities. Provide senior-level functional direction to Managers and squads to ensure consistency, delivery quality, and outcome traceability across workstreams. Business Development & Client Relationship Leadership Drive business development at key accounts and manage senior client relationships; engage senior stakeholders to understand priorities and shape upstream digital transformation agendas. Lead opportunity framing, proposal inputs, and solution positioning for upstream engagements aligned to Digital Ops (including defining scope, outcomes, and delivery approach) Discovery, Requirements & Delivery Governance (Non-Coding) Lead/oversee structured discovery with upstream stakeholders and ensure translation into clear functional requirements, assumptions/constraints, and acceptance criteria that technical teams can implement. Govern execution through Agile delivery methods (feature validation, release governance, UAT readiness, adoption feedback loops) and ensure operational realism of outputs. Establish delivery controls and standards for documentation, decision logs, and governance artifacts to support scale and auditability of solutions. Upstream Digital Enablement & Value Realization Envision and guide upstream “digital operations” initiatives that connect business workflows with trusted data and analytics/AI outputs, ensuring outputs are usable for real decision-making. Oversee upstream performance optimization-style outcomes where applicable (e.g., connecting field planning, operations, and finance perspectives into cohesive decision support and performance visibility). Ensure solutions are anchored to strong data foundations and workflow integration principles to enable scalable, repeatable delivery. People Leadership, Capability Building & Asset Development Lead and mentor Managers and Senior Consultants; set delivery standards, coach on stakeholder leadership, and build upstream consulting depth within GDS MENA Drive development of critical reusable assets/tools/playbooks that help scale the upstream solution globally and improve delivery efficiency and consistency Build a high-performing, collaborative culture across upstream squads spanning business and technology disciplines Required Experience & Qualifications 10+ years of Oil & Gas upstream experience with credible exposure across upstream domains (subsurface through production operations and sustainment). Demonstrated ability to lead multi-workstream delivery in cross-functional environments, bridging upstream domain teams with digital/product/data teams (non-coding leadership). Strong stakeholder management and structured communication/documentation skills suitable for senior client engagement and delivery governance. Fluency in English (mandatory). Fluency in English (mandatory). Engineering Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Instrumentation / Petroleum disciplines MBA Experience from/with IOC environments and particularly Exxon Mobil / Shell / BP-type operating models. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, digital transformation, optimization, or surveillance initiatives in upstream contexts. Experience contributing to reusable playbooks/accelerators and capability build initiatives for scale-up. Arabic language capability (optional). Travel Requirement Up to 50% travel may be required based on project needs. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. 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