Head of Automation and Digital Transformation
Michael Page
- Abu Dhabi
- DH 75,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the creation and implementation of a visionary "Operations of the Future" program, aiming to position the client as a pioneering leader in digital transformation within the industry
- Develop and execute strategies for leveraging the latest industry technologies, including IoT devices, AI/ML, VR/AR, automated machinery and cloud capabilities.
- Build partnerships and commercial relationships with OEMs and technology vendors to support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives
- Oversee budget planning, monitoring and execution to optimise resource allocation and achieving organisational objectives
- Design and build the client's remote operations and control centre
- A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or other relevant fields. Masters highly preferred
- Minimum of 15 years experience in end-to-end digital transformation and automation across the energy and natural resources value chain
- Proven track record of successfully deploying information and operational technology in large organisations
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage culturally diverse teams in complex project environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
- Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus
- Willingness to travel internationally as required
- Attractive tax-free salary
- Opportunity to work with an ambitious and growing entity in the UAE