Position Title: Global Advanced Technologies - Subsurface Solutions Manager

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1 1. THE POSITION VoP Grade Region/ Asset Location Job Summary TBC Global IT & Technology: Global Advanced Technologies Reading This is a new role in the new Global IT & Technology organisation, fulfilling the position of in the Global Advanced Technologies function in BG Group, to identity and pilot innovative Subsurface Solutions to support the BG business. The will champion the assessment of emerging technologies, being responsible for turning technology innovation into business results by personally sponsoring the identification and piloting of leading edge, implementable technologies for the in BG. The individual will shape and guide the identification and development of technology solutions in order to support the Subsurface functional excellence strategies, Fit For the Future (FFF) Originate and Explore and asset operations philosophies. The will in partnership with the relevant functions create a vision of how technology will shape the future for Subsurface and identify with the business the next wave of cutting-edge solutions, enabling Global IT&T to support the in realising excellence, whether the goal is to improve operations, cut costs or deliver new products and services. The individual will track a broad range of emerging technologies to determine their maturity and applicability to the Subsurface function, assess the relative impact of emerging technology to Subsurface s strategic business needs and interpret their meaning to senior leadership (both within Global IT&T and the wider BG business). The Subsurface Solutions will then take promising new technologies that have intrinsic value to the business and pilot them to prove their worth to the. The will create innovative solutions to challenges by: Thinking outside the normal parameters, taking unusual perspectives on situations and challenges Demonstrating openness to new ideas Gaining new insights by challenging fixed assumptions in the Striving for breakthroughs as well as incremental solutions Actively seeking know-how and opportunities from the external environment and applying them to benefit the Looking for ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently in Subsurface Liaising and interfacing with other Solutions areas in Global Advanced Technologies and Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions 1 of 7

2 Organisational Structure Head of Global Advanced Technologies Subsurface Solutions Surface Solutions Other Solutions s * ICE Programme Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration New Technologies The reports to the Head of Global Advanced Technologies. The will be responsible for project teams resourced on a project-by-project basis. The has a peer relationship with the other direct reports to the Head of Global Advanced Technologies: Surface Solutions Other Solutions s (as decided on a business-needs basis) ICE Programme Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration New Technologies Key Accountabilities Be a key point of contact for Fit For the Future (FFF) programme: Ensure strong linkage between FFF and Global IT&T for Originate, Explore and appraise & develop Identify innovative solutions for the : Proactively identify, assess and scope innovative solutions for the Write white papers on appropriate new technologies that could assist the in achieving its strategic goals Drive technology innovation by maintaining an understanding of the competitive landscape Assess new technologies for the and in partnership with the business decide which to pursue by considering the balance of potential revenue generation, cost, and development time. Identify opportunities and quantifies commercial benefits for the application of Digital Oil Field of the Future (DOFF) technologies in the Contributes technical expertise in Exploration, project management and introduction of new technologies to the development of the DOFF strategy by understanding the strategy and the external environment Provides consultancy to the on the application and appropriateness of new technologies and workflows Understands the impact that new technologies could have on the & technical strategy Provides inputs into the integrated DOFF strategy for assets Identifies key issues and themes and alternative causal relationships in the Scouts for trends in information or events that are applicable to the, spotting relationships or connections in information from widely different, unrelated sources to provide new and 2 of 7

3 pragmatic Subsurface solutions Creates fresh and innovative perspectives that are not obvious to others and that may be new for the, for BG or even for the Energy industry Routinely scans the external environment to identify Subsurface opportunities Anticipates situations years in advance and acts to create opportunities for improvements in Subsurface solutions Continually seeks new ways to improve business processes & information flows through the effective use of technology for BG s Writes white papers on technology innovation in the Subsurface business Constructs and manages proof-of-concepts and pilots to demonstrate viability of innovative solutions: Constructs business cases for piloting of new solutions in support of Global Advanced Technologies developments in the assets Implements the initial development (piloting) of new advanced technologies to improve operating performance and commercial efficiencies for the Monitors pilots and reports on their success rates Provides operations data management direction Assesses the impact that Global Advanced Technologies could have as an enabler in transforming the wider BG and inputs into detailed change plans Subsurface liaison for Global Advanced Technologies, maintaining an understanding of the Exploration and Development business strategy and development and external environments, to contribute to the development of the Global Advanced Technologies strategy and supporting business plans/roadmaps for the Ensures sufficient subject matter expertise in Exploration business best practices, process analysis and data management to support the business requirements and growth Works closely with Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions to take successful pilots through to full global implementation: Ensures a smooth handover to Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions of new technologies that have been successfully piloted and demonstrated to add value to the Works with the Subsurface Business Solutions in Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions to transition all knowledge gained in the research and piloting phase into the Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions project team Provides Subject Matter Expertise to the Subsurface Business Solutions in Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions as the new technology is being developed into a full-blown Subsurface business solution Creates relationships with key Subsurface and BG stakeholders to foster innovation: Conduct presentations to and Global IT&T peers, teams and senior management on potential new technologies, their 3 of 7

4 impact on challenges and Global IT&T Infrastructure service delivery Ensures ongoing and Global Advanced Technologies alignment by building and maintaining effective relationships with senior Subsurface stakeholders Acts as the focal point for Subsurface IT innovation in the assets Works to educate and inform (e.g. formal presentations) the Subsurface business about technological innovations that will support the broader business agenda and facilitate the delivery of existing Subsurface strategic programmes Promotes and champions the development of an innovative culture for technology within the and leverages internal and external capabilities to deliver innovative technology solutions to the that deliver business value in a timely way Provides leadership & motivation to the assets on DOFF so that they buy into and are fully supportive of and empowered to deliver the Global Advanced Technologies strategy for their assets Challenges traditional thinking around technology in the Subsurface business and promotes and demonstrates new ideas Actively encourages stakeholders in the to broaden their ideas, knowledge and skills and embrace innovative thinking in their usage of IT technology Ensures HSSE for all Global IT&T activities is managed effectively per the BG policies and standards Authority/ Influence over Resources Authority for Change Manages a team of varying number of external consultants on a projectby-project basis working across BG Has delegated authority for budgetary control for this area The individual has authority to recommend innovative technologies to support functional minimum standards in the Exploration domains for BG Group Within specific project remits the individual is the project manager for the piloting of new solutions and has full delegated budgetary responsibility, schedule, change management and quality delivery responsibility for those pilots Tasked with handing over successfully piloted innovative technologies and processes to the Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions function, which will then continue to develop them into fullyfunctioning solutions Contributes to the development of the Global Advanced Technology strategy This individual can change the mix of internal and external resources Contributes to the establishment of the capabilities of the Global Advanced Technology function 4 of 7

5 Internal/ External Interaction Interacts internally with: o Head of Global Advanced Technologies Guidance and feedback, ad hoc basis o Head of Exploration Guidance and feedback, quarterly basis o Subsurface Business Solutions, Global E&P, Commercial & Corporate Business Solutions Handover of successful pilots for full development, ad hoc basis o Business (Asset Mgrs, Functional Chiefs) Understanding of technical requirements and direction and developing asset/function strategy, monthly basis o Corporate technology programme Guidance and feedback, ad hoc basis Interacts externally with: o Vendors and consultancies Knowledge sharing, monthly basis o Relevant professional bodies Knowledge sharing, quarterly basis Time Horizon This individual will make a significant impact on how the BG operates, as the role will have a direct influence in identifying and assessing new, fit-for-purpose, innovative technologies that will support production excellence standards across the BG group. New innovative technologies employed will support the realisation of organisational production targets, knowledge/information sharing and transfer across the BG group. Although the Global Advanced Technologies function has annual deliverables, the overall success of this particular role will be measured over a 3 to 4 year timescale and will be supporting major company initiatives such as Fit for the Future. Six Month Horizon: Considerable impact on the Global IT&T organisation in six months by making operational the Subsurface Solutions team within the Global Advanced Technology function Twelve Twenty-Four Month Horizon: Managed multiple projects through to the pilot stage gate Represented BG through attendance and presentation at conferences Contributed to thought leadership 5 of 7

6 2. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience Needed Candidates should have the following attributes: Extensive knowledge of best practice Originate and Exploration processes, practices and systems, application portfolios, data management techniques, business process analysis and change management techniques in the Oil and Gas sector or a relevant business environment Good working knowledge of Subsurface processes, practices and systems in the Oil and Gas sector Good working knowledge of the energy and corporate business environment, preferably in the Oil and Gas Sector Proven ability to influence and negotiate at all levels of the business from Board downwards Be a radical and innovative thinker, who holds fresh perspectives that are not obvious to others and that may be new for the company, or even the industry Challenges traditional thinking and promotes and demonstrates new ideas, often developing models for describing complex situations in novel ways Seeks to build and sustain relationships with external bodies, be they other end-users or professional bodies Has experience of operating in a functional role with an asset of E&P Has proven skills in Originate and Exploration best practices and business process analysis & design having run major projects in the oil and gas industry Has managed business-it relationships in an industrial/engineering environment at a senior level, including ability to be comfortable and credible at Senior Management levels Knowledge, Languages, Skills and Attributes Education: Candidates will preferably be qualified to degree level or equivalent in an appropriate subject Candidates should have the following specific skills and experience for this role: Able to build value-adding strategic relationships with key suppliers Able to articulate DOFF potential across the gas chain Has proven leadership and management skills having had extensive management experience in a business environment. This must include managing virtual, professional teams Has IT-relevant commercial and financial expertise and has managed the business, organisational and HSSE impact of complex contractual and outsourcing agreements Is business and technology focussed Has experience of speaking / lecturing at public seminars and/or educational establishments Is decisive, dynamic, focuses on priorities, demonstrates high engagement levels and communicates upwards with no surprises. Has 6 of 7

7 an analytical mind Candidates should also have the following professional skills and experience: Able to contribute to strategic debates, helping to identify and address future opportunities and challenges Good problem-solving and analytical skills, able to determine the approximate impact of each issue quickly to prioritise further work Strong influencing skills and ability to positively and sensitively work with stakeholders Relationship Management skills, ability to build and create a strong internal network across levels and disciplines in BG Sound decision-making skills Strong People Management skills Excellent performance management skills with the ability to coach direct reports to develop their capabilities. Effective delegation skills. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) Highly effective planning and prioritisation skills Drive and enthusiasm Personal and Professional Attributes: This individual will understand and have a commitment to the philosophy, mission, values, and vision of BG Group Special Features Due to the level and global remit of this role, it is envisaged that some international travel may be required For further information about this opportunity, please contact Liz Gardner at Simpson Crowden LLP on or [email protected] 7 of 7