Principal Integrated Mgmt & Innovation

Job title: Principle Integrated Management & Innovation
Stream: Commercial & Downstream - RPI     
Function: Business Improvement - Integrated Management & Innovation
Location: Oman – Suhar
Reporting to: Head of Integrated Management & Innovation

Job purpose:

Perform and oversee Integrated Management & Innovation initiatives at RPI as a senior-level expert, reporting to the Head of Integrated Management & Innovation. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned areas, responsible for developing, implementing, and enhancing an integrated management system encompassing quality, environmental, and health and safety processes. Key responsibilities include:

1. Integration of management systems: Ensure seamless integration of quality, environmental, and health and safety management systems into a unified framework.
2. Promote digital innovation: Encourage continuous improvement and digital innovation across all aspects of RPI operations, from production to customer service.
3. Customer-centric approach: Tailor integrated management systems to meet specific customer needs, leveraging technological advancements and market trends to enhance customer satisfaction.
4. Advocate for data-driven decision-making: Champion the use of objective data, analysis processes, employee input, and digital initiatives to enhance the availability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the integrated information system at RPI.

Align with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, adhering to policies, guidelines, and standards. Utilize IT platforms, HSE standards, Omani government regulations, and international best practices to support national objectives.

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities: 

Strategic Leadership    
* Oversee successful digital initiative roll*outs through design, prototyping, and implementation.
* Research and analyze technology and industry best practices for adoption by RPI.
* Define continuous improvement initiatives, orchestrate change management for initiative implementation.
Digital Transformation Expertise    
* Ensure dissemination of RPI to clients/users after completing necessary tasks.
* Develop and manage processes to maintain IT corporate memory and handle information requests.
* Review project work processes, identify improvement opportunities, and realize digital value.
Innovation Management    
* Conduct detailed analysis of relevant market trends in technology.
* Build external networks for partnerships in emerging digital solutions.
* Allocate budget to initiatives, monitor implementation and expenditure.
Strategic Planning    
* Identify and develop formats/protocols for RPI sharing to ensure uniformity in information management.
* Develop plans for integrating/delivering content to various platforms.
* Evaluate electronic records management tools/resources and make improvement recommendations.
Data-Driven Decision-Making    
* Coordinate IM systems' technological trends/developments.
* Liaise with other IT organizations to research specific topics of interest to IM services/support.
Communication and Influencing Skills    
* Drive business excellence through digitalized work environments and best practices implementation.
* Lead digitalization initiatives to solve business problems and enhance customer experiences.
* Provide digitalization support by engaging with business streams and prioritizing innovation opportunities.
Integrated Management Innovation    
* Align with IMI philosophy, collaborate with departments to streamline processes.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001).
* Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to align with IMI philosophy and RPI goals.
* Audit RPI's integrated management system to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Interaction
Internal: RPI 
External: Contractors, 3rd Parties, Consultants, Vendors & Suppliers
Notable Working Conditions: Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.
Education requirements: Minimum qualification required is a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.Enterprise Content Management certification would be helpful.
Language requirements: Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)  Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience    

Experience     
•    12+ years of relevant experience in similar role
•    Experience in Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably in the area/assets associated with this position. 
•    Experience in Digital Transformation with In-depth knowledge of digital technologies, trends, and the ability to drive and oversee comprehensive digital transformation initiatives.
•    Innovation Management Experience: with focus on fostering a culture of innovation, implementing innovation processes, and managing innovation portfolios to drive continuous improvement. 
•    Experience, Knowledge of Open Text ECM for SAP solutions and other products associated Open Text products is a plus.
•    Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
•    Experience in quality assurance and document control systems.
Background    
•    Integrated management systems. 
•    Process on refinery/petrochemical plant & equipment regarding static, piping & storage tank, applicable code & standard (API, ASME, ASTM, PIP & etc.) and project specifications.
•    Digital Transformation
•    Innovation Management

   
Competencies and skills
Soft:

 • Expert in Strategic Leadership, guiding digitalization and innovation aligned with goals.
• Skilled in Digital Transformation, driving organizational advancement.
• Proficient in Innovation Management, fostering creativity to meet market demands.
• Strategic Planning expertise, integrating digitalization for competitiveness.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making adeptness for informed choices.
• Strong Communication and Influencing Skills for collaboration.
• Detail-oriented in Organization and Reporting.
• Efficient in Business Process optimization.

Technical: 

o    Integrated Management Information (Dissemination & Architecture)
o    Digital Innovation & Transformation
o    Document Management System
o    Process of RPI Plants (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals 
o    Modern Operation technologies & Planning techniques.