Vice President - Transformation & Innovation
Emarat · United Arab Emirates
The Vice President of Transformation and Innovation at Emarat Petroleum will lead strategic initiatives to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation across the downstream operations of the company. This role focuses on identifying and implementing transformative projects that align with the company’s long-term vision, enhancing competitive advantage, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute transformation strategies to optimize downstream processes, drive operational excellence, and increase profitability.
- Align transformation initiatives with Emarat business objectives, market trends, and emerging technologies to maintain industry leadership.
- Partner with senior leadership to define and prioritize innovation roadmaps and initiatives.
Innovation Management:
- Identify new technologies, digital tools, and business models to enhance downstream operations, including refining, distribution, and marketing.
- Lead the exploration and implementation of cutting-edge solutions in refining processes, logistics, and customer engagement.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, fostering partnerships with tech firms, research institutions, and industry leaders to drive innovation.
Operational Transformation:
- Oversee large-scale transformation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and realization of intended benefits.
- Streamline business processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions to enhance productivity and cost savings.
- Lead initiatives on energy transition, sustainability, and decarbonization to align with global energy transformation trends.
Cultural Change and Talent Development:
- Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
- Inspire and develop teams to adopt new technologies, processes, and ways of thinking.
- Facilitate training and leadership development programs to build innovation capabilities within the workforce.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the success of transformation and innovation initiatives.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the executive team and board of directors on project progress, performance, and strategic recommendations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas downstream operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving transformation or innovation.
- Proven track record of leading successful large-scale transformation projects in the oil and gas sector.
- Deep understanding of downstream operations, market dynamics, and technological advancements.
- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking
- Innovation and Change Management
- Leadership and Influence
- Problem-Solving
- Financial Acumen
- Stakeholder Management
Preferred Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Digital Transformation Certifications
Emarat is a multi-channel power and energy company with a much-loved network of service stations and fuel depots across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. We meet the day-to-day petrol and LPG needs of millions of people while also helping to keep the engines of Industry running with fleet solutions, aviation fuel and commercial fuel services.
The Emarat brand has earned its reputation for providing great value and high-quality products and services – which is why you can expect the expected, every time.
Our network spans right across the north of the UAE, from Dubai to Ajman, and from Fujairah to Sharjah, plus many other locations in between. Service and quality are incredibly important to us, which is why we are proud to provide our customers with high-quality fuel, lubricants, state-of-the-art car washing facilities, best-in-class terminalling, bulk fuel logistics and great franchise opportunities for ambitious businesses.
Oh, and we also serve superb freshly-ground Arabicca coffee for anybody with a taste for the real thing.
All our colleagues – from the barista to the car mechanic – are fully trained in how to deliver great customer service. We operate ethically and to the highest international and national HSE standards, making sure that employees, customers and business partners are happy and safe at Emarat.