Job Description/Specification:
A leading engineering and energy company is seeking an experienced Information Management Lead to oversee project information management systems and ensure the successful delivery of engineering data, documents, and digital models throughout the project lifecycle. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in engineering project delivery, information management, and digital systems within the oil and gas sector.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Lead all project information management activities and serve as the primary point of contact for information management requirements.
✅ Develop and maintain information management processes, standards, and systems for project execution.
✅ Ensure accurate management and delivery of engineering data, documents, drawings, and 3D models according to project requirements.
✅ Coordinate with engineering, design, drafting, and project teams to support efficient information flow.
✅ Oversee electronic document management systems and project data repositories.
✅ Monitor project progress and prepare engineering and information management reports.
✅ Manage the transfer and handover of project documentation throughout all project phases.
✅ Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and information governance standards.
✅ Support digital transformation initiatives and continuous improvement of information management processes.
✅ Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project teams to ensure timely and accurate information delivery.
Requirements
🎓 Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
💼 Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering project delivery, information management, or document control within the oil & gas, energy, EPC, or industrial sectors.
- Experience supporting large-scale onshore and offshore projects is highly preferred.
🛠️ Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of engineering project lifecycle and information management processes.
- Experience managing engineering data, documents, and digital models.
- Proficiency with Enterprise Document Management Systems (EDMS) and engineering information systems.
- Strong understanding of engineering design software and CAD/3D model environments.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and Windows operating system skills.
- Excellent project management, planning, and reporting abilities.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of data governance, document control, and digital information standards.
🌍 Language Requirements
- Fluent English is required.
- Arabic language skills are considered an advantage.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience as:
- Information Management Lead
- Information Manager
- Engineering Information Manager
- Digital Information Manager
- Document Control Manager
- Document Control Lead
- Project Information Manager
- Engineering Systems Lead
- EDMS Administrator
- Digital Engineering Lead
- Data Management Lead
- Project Controls Specialist
Candidates from oil & gas, LNG, EPC, engineering consulting, petrochemicals, offshore, onshore, infrastructure, utilities, and energy sectors are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Certifications
The following certifications are advantageous:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- PRINCE2
- Information Management or Document Control certifications
- Engineering-related professional certifications
Preferred Qualities
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong stakeholder communication skills.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex engineering environments.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and digital transformation.
Career Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to work on major energy and engineering projects while developing expertise in digital engineering, project information management, and enterprise information systems. It provides excellent career progression into senior positions such as Project Information Manager, Engineering Manager, Digital Engineering Manager, Project Controls Manager, Information Governance Manager, or Head of Information Management.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is oil & gas experience required?
Yes. Significant experience in oil & gas, LNG, EPC, or large industrial engineering projects is highly preferred due to the complexity of project information management.
2. What is an Information Management Lead responsible for?
The role focuses on managing engineering documents, project data, digital models, document control systems, information governance, and ensuring accurate information delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Which software or systems are commonly used?
Candidates should have experience with Enterprise Document Management Systems (EDMS), engineering document control platforms, CAD/3D engineering systems, Microsoft Office, and project information management tools.
4. Is project management experience important?
Yes. Strong project management skills are essential, and certifications such as PMP or CAPM are considered valuable.
5. What industries are suitable for this role?
Professionals from oil & gas, LNG, engineering consulting, EPC, petrochemicals, offshore, utilities, infrastructure, and energy projects are highly encouraged to apply.
6. How can I improve my chances of getting hired?
Tailor your CV to highlight your experience in engineering project delivery, information management, EDMS platforms, document control, digital engineering, project reporting, stakeholder coordination, and successful delivery of engineering information across project lifecycles. Include achievements related to process improvements, digital transformation, or large-scale project support.