JOB TITLE EPC - Head / Lead - Digitalization
JOB LOCATION - Lagos, Nigeria
REPORTING TO - Head - Digitalization
BUSINESS UNIT / SBU - Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)
DEPARTMENT - Digitalization
SUB VERTICAL EPC - Technologies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and enterprise-level EPC digitalization strategy and roadmap aligned with corporate IT and business objectives.
- Lead evaluation, selection, implementation and governance of digital platforms and integrated ecosystems across EPC lifecycle.
- Champion adoption of project, engineering and asset technologies (planning, cost, document control, BIM, CAD / CAM, asset management, OT / IIoT).
- Oversee implementations for platforms such as Oracle Primavera, OPC, Oracle Aconex / Unifier, Bentley, Autodesk, Procore, IFS / IBM Maximo, AVEVA / Hexagon, PTC- Ensure systems integration, API-led connectivity and data strategy, APM, MES etc
- Manage budgets, forecasts, vendor & contract management, track ROI for digital program being proposed or deployed
- Lead change management, users training, and capability uplift across project and operations teams (site, engineering, procurement, construction).
- Maintain cybersecurity, data governance, compliance and enterprise architecture standards in collaboration with ICT security team, ICT Infrastructure team and OT teams.
- Engage with senior leadership, OEMs, system integrators, technology partners and contractors to ensure value realization and risk mitigation.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
EPC digital transformation strategy, program & portfolio managementProject controls, planning & scheduling (Primavera / Oracle-OPC, MS Project)Construction management platforms (Procore, Autodesk Build, Oracle Aconex)BIM & design software (Autodesk, Bentley Systems)Enterprise Resource Planning & Finance (SAP S / 4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, EPICOR, etc)Enterprise Asset Management & APM (IFS, IBM Maximo, AVEVA, AspenTech)Industrial IoT / OT integration (Azure IoT)Data platforms, analytics & reporting (Power BI, MS Fabric, Tableau, SAP-Analytics Cloud)APIs, integrations, middleware, and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP)BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS
(Scale 0 - 5) - Communication Skills - 5
Execution & Implementation - 5Initiative & Proactivity - 5Problem Solving - 4Result Orientation - 5QUALIFICATION - Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Master's degree (MBA / MSc in Digital Transformation or similar) preferred.
EXPERIENCE
20+ years in EPC, energy, or heavy-asset sectors with at least 7-10 years in digital / IT leadership roles.Proven experience delivering multi-year, multi-vendor digital programs across engineering, construction, and operations.CERTIFICATIONS Any Professional Certifications - PMP / PgMP, ITIL, TOGAF, SAP / Oracle.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Demonstrated leadership in EPC-scale digital transformation programs and ability to deliver measurable benefits.Experience selecting and integrating enterprise-level technologies across EAM, BIM, and project controls.Strong vendor, budget and stakeholder management track record.Industry domain knowledge across Oil & Gas, Energy, Metals & Mining, and Renewables.Excellent change management and people management leadership skills.(ref : iimjobs.com)