Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, or science is required, with an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred. Candidates must have 15+ years of upstream oil and gas experience, including field development, drilling, production operations, asset management, or major capital projects. Demonstrated experience engaging with executive leadership, government entities, joint ventures, and international partners is essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
General Management
Company Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
Shape the future of energy through strategic leadership and global partnerships
ADNOC is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Advisor, Stakeholder Management to play a pivotal role in advancing the UAE's energy ambitions and driving value across one of the world's most significant upstream portfolios. This is a unique opportunity for a senior upstream leader to operate at the intersection of strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement, working directly with executive leadership, international energy partners, operating companies, and key government stakeholders. You will help shape production strategies, influence major development decisions, and ensure the successful delivery of ADNOC's production mandates and concession commitments.
The opportunity
As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will provide strategic guidance on production, field development, drilling, and concession management while fostering strong partnerships across ADNOC's upstream ecosystem. Your expertise will directly contribute to maximizing asset value, enhancing production performance, and safeguarding ADNOC and UAE interests in a dynamic global energy environment.
Key responsibilities
Provide executive-level advisory support on upstream production, operations, drilling, and asset development strategies.
Drive alignment between ADNOC, operating companies, shareholders, and strategic partners to ensure delivery of production mandates and concession obligations.
Lead high-level stakeholder engagement with international oil companies (IOCs), national oil companies (NOCs), shareholders, and service providers.
Champion initiatives that optimize production performance, support reservoir management objectives, and unlock sustainable growth opportunities.
Participate in executive committees, governance forums, and technical review boards to support strategic decision-making.
Support the development, review, and implementation of concession agreements, governance frameworks, and strategic initiatives.
Safeguard ADNOC's and the UAE Government's interests during negotiations and engagements with international stakeholders.
Drive effective collaboration across upstream functions to ensure alignment with ADNOC's long-term objectives.
Who we are looking for
A strategic and influential leader with a strong track record in upstream oil and gas, capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments and building trusted relationships at the highest organizational levels.
Qualifications & experience
Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, science, or a related discipline.
MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
15+ years of experience within the upstream oil and gas sector, including field development, drilling, production operations, asset management, or major capital projects.
Demonstrated experience engaging with executive leadership, government entities, joint ventures, and international partners.
Strong understanding of concession management, field development planning, reservoir management, and production optimization.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Why ADNOC?
At ADNOC, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions that shape the future of energy, collaborate with world-class industry leaders, and contribute to some of the most important upstream developments globally. Join a company committed to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth while playing a key role in delivering long-term value for the UAE and its partners.
If you are an accomplished upstream leader who thrives in strategic, high-impact environments and enjoys building partnerships that drive results, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity with ADNOC.
About the Company
We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.
We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.
Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.
Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.
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