Manager - Commercial Data

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Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Manager - Commercial Data will lead the governance and enhancement of commercial processes and data management practices across Group Companies. This position ensures that ERP-enabled commercial operations are standardized, reliable, auditable, and aligned with approved policies and business priorities. The role has direct impact on reporting accuracy, cycle-time performance, commercial decision-making, system adoption, data integrity, internal controls, audit readiness, and the long-term efficiency of Group Commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

* Establish standardized commercial processes and data governance frameworks across Group Companies to improve consistency, compliance, and system utilization.
* Lead continuous optimization of commercial workflows within ERP and related systems to enhance data accuracy, reduce process delays, and improve cycle-time performance.
* Govern commercial data integrity, completeness, quality, and reliability through validation controls, monitoring mechanisms, exception reporting, and corrective actions.
* Maintain strong ERP data structures, master data governance, and system integration points to support stable and seamless end-to-end commercial operations.
* Oversee the planning, evaluation, and implementation of system enhancements aligned with business priorities, approved standards, and measurable value outcomes.
* Drive the adoption of data management practices and reporting structures that support advanced analytics, business intelligence, performance tracking, and informed decision-making.
* Monitor system performance and data-related risks, initiating timely interventions to resolve issues and maintain compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
* Coordinate with Digital, Cyber Security, Finance, Group Commercial teams, and other corporate stakeholders to align system capabilities, integration needs, and data standards.
* Prioritize system changes with cross-functional teams and ensure commercial solutions are delivered in a controlled, integrated, and business-focused manner.
* Oversee user adoption of commercial systems and data standards by issuing guidance, validating compliance, and reinforcing alignment with approved policies and procedures.
* Lead impact assessments for system changes, data model updates, ERP enhancements, and transformation initiatives to protect business continuity and data integrity.
* Adjust processes where required to minimize disruption during implementation of new tools, reporting structures, workflow changes, or commercial system upgrades.
* Engage with Group Companies to resolve operational challenges, improve data ownership, strengthen process discipline, and support consistent execution of commercial processes.
* Work with external vendors and partners to support integration of data management tools, commercial platforms, and related technology solutions.
* Represent the organization in relevant forums and conferences linked to commercial processes, ERP improvement, and data management practices when required.
* Maintain working relationships with regulatory bodies to support compliance with industry standards and relevant commercial data requirements.
* Plan and supervise department personnel, resources, and activities to achieve division objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner.
* Ensure implementation of approved departmental operational plans in line with division priorities, service expectations, and business objectives.
* Develop department knowledge, competencies, and innovation capability through staff development, coaching, and structured capability-building activities.
* Support Personal Development Plans, succession planning, and talent pipeline initiatives in coordination with the Human Capability Group.
* Contribute to the development of UAE Nationals and support Emiratization objectives through targeted knowledge transfer and employee growth planning.
* Compile and provide input for division budget preparation and monitor department expenditure against approved budget levels.
* Investigate, highlight, and reconcile significant budget variances to maintain performance discipline and cost control.
* Lead implementation of approved department policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures, and internal controls.
* Ensure department work programs are executed in line with company standards, international standards, commercial governance expectations, and internal control requirements.
* Implement the company performance management system for individuals within the department according to approved guidelines.
* Monitor department KPIs linked to annual performance management contracts and balanced scorecard requirements.
* Review and recommend department organization structure improvements to ensure effective use of human capital and alignment with business needs.
* Incorporate sustainability into ongoing work practices and operating routines where relevant to department objectives.
* Encourage innovation, employee motivation, and change management initiatives that improve department operations and service delivery.
* Propose process improvements against best practices and ISO-aligned standards to create practical solutions for operational challenges.
* Support HSE culture within the department and ensure compliance with HSE policies, procedures, systems, controls, legislation, and sustainability guidelines.
* Ensure department employees receive adequate HSE training and induction in line with required standards.
* Prepare department MIS, progress reports, data quality updates, system performance summaries, and management information for accurate and timely decision-making.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Data Management, or a related field.
* Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in commercial operations, ERP systems, data management, process governance, or commercial transformation.
* Experience within the oil and gas sector is preferred.
* Certification in Data Management or Process Improvement, such as Six Sigma or CDMP, is preferred.
* Strong understanding of ERP-enabled commercial operations, master data governance, workflow optimization, system controls, and data quality management.
* Proven ability to standardize processes across multiple business units, Group Companies, or complex operating environments.
* Experience managing ERP data structures, system integration points, reporting frameworks, data validation controls, and corrective action processes.
* Strong knowledge of commercial processes, governance frameworks, internal controls, audit requirements, reporting needs, and performance tracking.
* Ability to coordinate with Digital, Cyber Security, Finance, commercial teams, vendors, partners, regulatory bodies, and senior stakeholders.
* Practical experience leading system enhancement planning, user adoption, transformation impact assessments, and business continuity planning during change.
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data issues, process gaps, and system limitations into practical improvement actions.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams, developing employees, supporting succession planning, and improving departmental capability.
* Excellent communication, reporting, facilitation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work in a large Oil and Energy environment where commercial governance, data integrity, ERP reliability, and controlled execution are critical.

Skills Set

* Commercial data management
* ERP systems
* ERP data structures
* Master data governance
* Commercial operations
* Process standardization
* Data governance frameworks
* Data quality management
* Data validation controls
* Commercial workflow optimization
* Business intelligence
* Advanced analytics
* Performance tracking
* Reporting structures
* System enhancements
* System integration
* Internal controls
* Audit compliance
* Process governance
* Commercial governance
* Data reliability
* Data integrity
* Business Analysis-Research
* Cycle-time improvement
* User adoption
* System change impact assessment
* Transformation support
* Digital coordination
* Cyber Security coordination
* Finance coordination
* Vendor coordination
* Regulatory coordination
* MIS reporting
* KPI monitoring
* Budget control
* Six Sigma
* CDMP
* ISO standards
* HSE compliance
* Emiratization support

Why Join Us

This role offers a strong opportunity to shape how commercial processes, ERP systems, and data management practices perform across a major Oil and Energy organization in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The position provides meaningful exposure to Group Commercial transformation, advanced analytics readiness, master data governance, system enhancement planning, and cross-functional digital alignment. It is a valuable move for a senior professional who wants to improve decision quality, strengthen data discipline, support commercial performance, and help build more reliable technology-enabled operations across a high-impact energy business.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a leading diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Founded in 1971, the company operates across the energy value chain and supports responsible energy production, lower-carbon solutions, and long-term industrial growth. ADNOC Group is investing in cleaner energy, decarbonization technologies, operational excellence, and sustainability while maintaining a strong focus on safety, governance, digital enablement, technical reliability, and responsible energy delivery from Abu Dhabi Emirate to global markets.