Job Description/Specification:
An experienced asset management professional is required to support the effective management of QatarEnergy’s non-operated assets. The role focuses on developing and continuously improving asset management standards, policies, processes, and systems while promoting consistent application of industry best practices.
Beyond governance and quality assurance, the position has a strong organisational capability component. The successful candidate will help develop asset management expertise through training, knowledge sharing, communities of practice, and targeted learning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance asset management standards, policies, processes, and supporting systems.
- Support consistent and effective asset management practices across QatarEnergy’s non-operated assets.
- Promote quality assurance across asset management activities and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Review existing practices against relevant industry standards and recognized asset management best practices.
- Work with Asset Teams to strengthen the application of asset management principles and processes.
- Support change management initiatives associated with new asset management practices, systems, and organizational requirements.
- Develop and coordinate training and learning programmes that address identified asset management capability gaps.
- Encourage knowledge sharing and establish communities of practice to strengthen expertise across the business.
- Contribute to organizational capability development by identifying opportunities to improve asset management knowledge and competencies.
- Share lessons learned, practical experience, and relevant industry knowledge with stakeholders and Asset Teams.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience.
- At least 8 years of experience working in asset management or Joint Venture (JV) management.
- Deep understanding of asset management principles and practices.
- Practical experience working with Asset Teams.
- Strong understanding of change management principles and their application within business environments.
- Experience with asset management systems, processes, and standards.
- Ability to assess existing practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Strong communication and knowledge-sharing capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suited to a senior asset management professional who has developed substantial industry experience and understands how asset management works beyond individual technical disciplines.
Candidates should be comfortable working with Asset Teams and multiple stakeholders, translating asset management principles into practical standards and processes, and supporting organizations through change.
The role is particularly relevant to professionals who have worked in asset management, JV management, asset governance, operational excellence, or related areas and have experience improving systems rather than simply operating within them.
A strong candidate should also enjoy developing people and sharing knowledge. The position requires someone who can identify capability gaps, create practical learning opportunities, and help establish a stronger asset management culture across an organization.
Skills That Will Help You Succeed
Important capabilities for this position include:
- Asset management governance
- Asset management standards and systems
- Policy and process development
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Change management
- JV and non-operated asset management
- Asset Team collaboration
- Training and capability development
- Knowledge management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Industry best-practice evaluation
- Communication and influencing
- Strategic thinking
Experience connecting technical asset management requirements with business processes will also be valuable.
How to Stand Out
A strong CV should demonstrate the impact of your asset management experience, rather than simply stating that you have worked in the field for many years.
Highlight examples where you developed or improved asset management standards, policies, governance frameworks, systems, or processes.
If you have introduced new practices across Asset Teams, supported organizational change, developed training programmes, or established knowledge-sharing initiatives, make these achievements prominent.
Also show the scale and complexity of your experience. Mention the types of assets, organizations, JV environments, teams, or business functions you have supported where appropriate.
Interview Preparation
Expect questions that test both technical asset management knowledge and your ability to influence organizational change.
You may be asked:
“How would you assess the maturity of an organization's asset management practices?”
Prepare to explain how you would review standards, processes, systems, governance, capabilities, performance, and alignment with recognized practices.
“How would you introduce a new asset management standard across different Asset Teams?”
Discuss stakeholder engagement, communication, training, implementation planning, change management, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
“How do you identify capability gaps?”
Explain how you would assess current competencies, business requirements, performance gaps, feedback, and future capability needs before designing targeted development programmes.
Career Growth
Senior experience in asset management standards, governance, and capability development can provide a pathway toward broader asset management leadership, corporate governance, operational excellence, JV management, or strategic asset management positions.
Professionals who combine deep technical and asset management knowledge with change leadership, systems thinking, and organizational development can contribute at a wider business level.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience is required?
The role requires a minimum of 15 years of industry experience, including at least 8 years in asset or JV management.
What degree is required?
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Is this role focused only on technical asset management?
No. It also covers standards, policies, systems, quality assurance, change management, training, knowledge sharing, and organizational capability development.
Is experience with Asset Teams important?
Yes. The position specifically requires prior experience working with Asset Teams and a deep understanding of asset management.
What type of professional is likely to fit this role?
An experienced asset or JV management professional who combines technical knowledge with governance, continuous improvement, change management, and capability-building experience.