QatarEnergy is hiring a Head of Data Management to work in Doha, Qatar. This senior role involves creating and leading a data management team and practice. You will work closely with business units and the Digital team to turn data into value, while keeping data quality, integrity and security at a high standard across the whole organisation.
A head of data management usually sets the direction for data work in a large company, builds and leads the team that runs it, and makes sure data is trusted and used in decision making.
Key responsibilities
- Lead a team of senior data engineers, data architects and data platform administrators who build reliable data services.
- Oversee the running and monitoring of data operations, including cloud-based data platforms, data pipelines, automation, data models and cataloguing, to support digital and analytics work.
- Define and develop the data strategy, covering architecture, engineering, cloud data platforms and talent, in line with business and digital plans.
- Create and mature a data governance framework, including data ownership, access controls, data quality standards and security policies.
- Manage the budget for data management, including setting the annual budget, the quality of reporting and spending oversight.
- Encourage a culture where people value data and use it to make decisions across the businesses.
- Deliver use cases that create measurable value, with resources allocated according to clear priorities.
Requirements
Candidates without recent experience in the Oil and Gas industry and Azure data foundations will not be considered.
- At least 8 years of proven experience in data management, preferably in Oil and Gas.
- 15 years of experience within the energy industry.
- A strong understanding of upstream and downstream data requirements.
- Strong knowledge of database systems, BI technologies, applications architecture and information security principles.
- Experience leading teams that implement and monitor data operations, including cloud-based platforms, data pipelines, automation, data models and cataloguing.
- A proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
- Experience developing strategic partnerships with leading data service providers.
- A postgraduate degree.
Education
A degree in statistics, engineering or a technology-related field is needed, showing strong analytical and quantitative skills. A Master’s or PhD in data science, computer science, oil and gas, energy management or petroleum engineering is highly desirable.
About the role
The company wants to transform its data landscape and drive innovation through digital, analytics, AI and machine learning. The successful candidate will play a central part in that change, shaping how data is managed and used across the organisation.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 3 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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