Principal Document & Information Management

Role overview

This position is responsible for leading information management, document control, data management, engineering systems administration, and the digital systems used throughout project execution. The role also provides strategic direction for digitalization across the lifecycle of business delivery.

The successful candidate will shape modern information management practices, promote effective use of technology, and help align these functions with broader business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Set the direction for information management and document control strategy, standards, and procedures, and ensure compliance with them.
• Oversee capability standards and monitor competence across information management, document control, data management, and record management teams.
• Define functional needs for information management systems and tools, and work with IT teams and software providers to deliver them.
• Coordinate with project delivery teams to make sure information management and document management processes support execution plans.
• Lead the rollout of information management and document management systems and tools.
• Develop and implement workshare approaches within information management and document management.
• Advise on technical direction, working methods, and enabling technologies that support delivery of IM, DM, and digital services.
• Partner with project management to handle day-to-day operational decisions and ensure outcomes meet customer expectations.
• Identify major execution risks in information management, document management, and digital systems, and ensure they are tracked and controlled.
• Support digital transition in a way that reflects strong ethical standards and social responsibility.

Market focus

This role is intended for professionals with experience in both brownfield and greenfield environments, particularly in the following sectors:

• Onshore oil and gas
• Offshore oil and gas

Qualifications and experience

A degree qualification, or an equivalent background, is required.

The role calls for substantial senior management experience in operationally focused roles within a complex international organisation. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the relevant markets and the ability to lead multinational teams while coordinating closely across multiple disciplines.

Experience should include building effective relationships with leadership, customers, employees, and other stakeholders, as well as a proven track record in establishing safety culture and integrating multiple management areas.

Knowledge and technical background

• Up-to-date awareness of modern information and document management practices, including emerging digital transformation trends.
• Familiarity with current and developing technologies in the IM, DM, and digital space.
• Working knowledge of related industry initiatives and standards such as CFIHOS and BIM ISO19650.
• Understanding of commercial strategy, business models, governance, and decision-making frameworks.
• Ability to manage relationships across cultures and respond effectively to changing regulatory and economic conditions.

Personal attributes

• Builds effective cross-cultural relationships internally and externally.
• Handles a wide range of stakeholder needs with confidence.
• Encourages open dialogue and constructive feedback.
• Communicates clearly at a strategic level in spoken, visual, and written formats.
• Thinks ahead, sees the larger picture, and drives ambitious goals.
• Supports regional decisions and helps embed the desired culture.
• Works with creativity and persistence toward challenging objectives.
• Maintains a strong customer focus and results orientation.
• Operates effectively across regions with a global mindset.

Leadership expectations

• Acts as a role model for ethical conduct and compliance with laws and policies.
• Aligns decisions and actions with corporate strategy and direction.
• Balances customer responsiveness with integrity, company values, and legal requirements.
• Promotes open communication to improve delivery, performance, and collaboration across regions.
• Builds team spirit, encourages positive culture, and removes unproductive ways of working.
• Holds accountability for recruitment, selection, and retention of talent in the assigned area.
• Supports capability building, performance management, and handling underperformance professionally.
• Ensures team members are competent to perform their duties.
• May take on directorship responsibilities for legal entities within the remit.

What the employer offers

• Participation in significant projects for major players across oil and gas and emerging energy markets.
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through active employee networks.
• Competitive pay with regular reviews aligned to market conditions.
• Life insurance coverage equal to 2 times base salary, up to a maximum of QAR 1,000,000, payable on death.
• End-of-service benefit in accordance with Qatar Labour Law after completing 1 year of service, calculated as 3 weeks for each year of service.
• Medical insurance coverage up to QAR 250,000 per person per year, with pre-existing and/or chronic conditions covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Access to an employee assistance programme for confidential support with work or personal matters affecting mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing.
• One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification, or license reimbursed each year, provided it is relevant to the role or part of a development plan.
• Opportunities to connect with global experts working at the forefront of the industry.

Employer information

The company is a global consulting and engineering business serving energy and materials markets across 45 countries with approximately 25,000 employees.

Equal opportunity statement

Applications are considered on the basis of merit and objective criteria. The employer welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.