Project Intelligence Lead - Capital Projects
Posted date [2026-09-30]
(ID: 52769)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Project Intelligence Lead - Capital ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Project Intelligence Lead - Capital Projects
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Business Analysis / Research
Experience: Minimum 20 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years as Expert, Principal or Discipline Technical Authority
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Project Intelligence Lead - Capital Projects opportunity with ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates supports capital project portfolio decisions in the Oil & Energy industry. The role develops project intelligence capabilities by combining project performance data, financial analysis, market research, competitor benchmarking and risk assessments to inform investment decisions, resource allocation and project delivery.
Working across ADNOC and its Group Companies, the position translates complex project information into actionable findings for project managers, engineers, finance professionals and senior stakeholders. Major project management and
engineering experience is essential.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Business Analysis / Research
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
Lead the strategic use of project intelligence to improve capital project planning, risk visibility, execution performance and portfolio-wide decision-making. Establish approaches for gathering, interpreting and sharing project data so that ADNOC can evaluate development options, anticipate challenges and make informed investment and resource decisions.
Project Intelligence Strategy
- Develop and implement a project intelligence strategy covering market analysis, competitor benchmarking and industry trends.
- Establish methods for gathering and interpreting capital project information across ADNOC Group Companies.
- Connect intelligence findings to portfolio planning, project governance and management decisions.
- Assess changes in the oil and gas sector that may influence project strategies and priorities.
Analytics, Reporting and Risk
- Lead analysis of project performance indicators, financial metrics and historical project data.
- Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and management reports that communicate findings clearly.
- Assess capital project risks using historical performance information and market conditions.
- Recommend risk mitigation actions based on identified project exposures.
- Benchmark project performance and practices against relevant industry approaches.
- Review competitor activity and technological or regulatory developments that may affect projects.
Portfolio Performance and Resource Planning
- Recommend resource allocation improvements informed by project intelligence.
- Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams and finance functions to align analysis with business priorities.
- Establish knowledge-sharing arrangements to circulate intelligence findings and relevant practices across Group Companies.
- Support timely, cost-conscious delivery of project intelligence activities.
Leadership and Department Operations
- Plan, supervise and coordinate assigned personnel and work activities.
- Develop team capability through training, knowledge transfer and practical guidance.
- Manage the budget allocated to project intelligence activities and contribute to relevant departmental budgets.
- Monitor spending, investigate material variances and support cost control.
- Implement approved policies, systems, procedures and performance requirements.
- Introduce appropriate tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of analytical work.
- Contribute to management information systems and progress reports.
- Comply with applicable HSE policies, legislation, sustainability guidelines and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
Working Relationships
The role engages with senior vice presidents and vice presidents in Group Project Governance and Excellence, business line directorates, project leadership, other relevant ADNOC units and Group Companies. External coordination may involve shareholders, vendors, contractors and third-party service providers as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Science or a relevant discipline supported by experience.
MBA.
Experience and Knowledge
- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in national oil companies, international oil companies or engineering, procurement and construction management companies.
- At least 2 years addressing technical discipline challenges in an Expert, Principal or Discipline Technical Authority capacity.
- Essential experience in major project management or engineering.
- Knowledge and experience of project management and engineering systems.
- Ability to apply project intelligence, data analysis, benchmarking and risk assessment to capital project decisions.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company with activities spanning exploration, production, storage, refining, distribution and petrochemicals. Its capital projects and project governance functions support investment planning, engineering execution and performance improvement across Group businesses.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil & Energy
Function: Business Analysis / Research
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
Lead the strategic use of project intelligence to improve capital project planning, risk visibility, execution performance and portfolio-wide decision-making. Establish approaches for gathering, interpreting and sharing project data so that ADNOC can evaluate development options, anticipate challenges and make informed investment and resource decisions.
Project Intelligence Strategy
- Develop and implement a project intelligence strategy covering market analysis, competitor benchmarking and industry trends.
- Establish methods for gathering and interpreting capital project information across ADNOC Group Companies.
- Connect intelligence findings to portfolio planning, project governance and management decisions.
- Assess changes in the oil and gas sector that may influence project strategies and priorities.
Analytics, Reporting and Risk
- Lead analysis of project performance indicators, financial metrics and historical project data.
- Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and management reports that communicate findings clearly.
- Assess capital project risks using historical performance information and market conditions.
- Recommend risk mitigation actions based on identified project exposures.
- Benchmark project performance and practices against relevant industry approaches.
- Review competitor activity and technological or regulatory developments that may affect projects.
Portfolio Performance and Resource Planning
- Recommend resource allocation improvements informed by project intelligence.
- Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, tools and methodologies.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams and finance functions to align analysis with business priorities.
- Establish knowledge-sharing arrangements to circulate intelligence findings and relevant practices across Group Companies.
- Support timely, cost-conscious delivery of project intelligence activities.
Leadership and Department Operations
- Plan, supervise and coordinate assigned personnel and work activities.
- Develop team capability through training, knowledge transfer and practical guidance.
- Manage the budget allocated to project intelligence activities and contribute to relevant departmental budgets.
- Monitor spending, investigate material variances and support cost control.
- Implement approved policies, systems, procedures and performance requirements.
- Introduce appropriate tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of analytical work.
- Contribute to management information systems and progress reports.
- Comply with applicable HSE policies, legislation, sustainability guidelines and ADNOC Codes of Practice.
Working Relationships
The role engages with senior vice presidents and vice presidents in Group Project Governance and Excellence, business line directorates, project leadership, other relevant ADNOC units and Group Companies. External coordination may involve shareholders, vendors, contractors and third-party service providers as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Science or a relevant discipline supported by experience.
MBA.
Experience and Knowledge
- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in national oil companies, international oil companies or engineering, procurement and construction management companies.
- At least 2 years addressing technical discipline challenges in an Expert, Principal or Discipline Technical Authority capacity.
- Essential experience in major project management or engineering.
- Knowledge and experience of project management and engineering systems.
- Ability to apply project intelligence, data analysis, benchmarking and risk assessment to capital project decisions.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi-based energy company with activities spanning exploration, production, storage, refining, distribution and petrochemicals. Its capital projects and project governance functions support investment planning, engineering execution and performance improvement across Group businesses.
