•  Identify problems with existing UR data management environment and formulate solutions, and recommendations to resolve them.
• Provide central direction over complex theoretical and practical UR data management projects, and work with cross-functional teams for implementation, review/monitor project progress, and generate reports as required.
• Analyze the effects of proposed changes to data processes for all UR stakeholders and provide recommendations to enhance the proposal.
• Originate ideas for improvement and recommend or change procedures for UR data management.
• Ensure the implementation of UR data management policies, methodologies, and procedures.
• Serve as UR data senior representative to facilitate internal/external technical meetings and communication between the development team and all stakeholders.
• Mentor young professionals; develop training materials and conduct comprehensive training.
• Develop, implement and review data management standards and protection policies for enhancing data integrity and security.
• Represent Saudi Aramco in dealing with data management vendors and outside consultations.
• Provide technical expertise and technical consulting on UR data quality assurance and quality control measurements.
• Develop data security and protection policies and recommend enhancements as needed. Mentor professionals; develop training materials and conduct comprehensive training. Develop/Analyze Unconventional Resources Data Processes.
• Recommend and conducts studies on the extension or modification of computing technology into areas, which may be beneficial to the Reservoir, Drilling and Production Engineering customers.
• In conjunction with Petroleum Engineering staff, prepare recommendations for implementation of new computer projects for review by the Computer Center and customer management.
• Act as project leader on major projects and direct major components of smaller projects.
• Initiate and conduct research into the potential benefits of new technology (both hardware and software) and its application to existing and potential requirements in the UR community. If warranted, initiates proposals to incorporate selected new technology into the operations of the customer community.
• Maintain currency with advances in technology in both computer applications and Petroleum Engineering through membership in professional societies, attendance at courses and conferences and review of the current literature.
Proactively analyze UR business function data and advice on internal departmental procedures, which will promote improved productivity or efficiency.