Job Title: Application Portfolio & Performance Specialist - Oil & Gas
Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract Duration: Until 31 July 2027
Work Arrangement: Residential (on-site in Qatar)
About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned Application Portfolio & Performance Specialist to oversee and optimise a complex portfolio of business-critical applications across both technical (petroleum) and corporate domains. This role requires an experienced professional who can lead performance, governance, and licensing strategies, while coordinating with internal stakeholders, vendors, and business leads.
This is a key position within the digital technology division of a major energy organisation, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to shape strategic systems across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a large-scale portfolio of 200+ technical and business applications used by 2000+ users
- Lead application lifecycle management, including strategy, adoption tracking, consolidation, and rationalisation
- Act as custodian of the application portfolio and related configuration management data
- Collaborate closely with business leads from Petroleum Operations, Engineering, Drilling, Major Projects, HR, Legal, and more
- Oversee licensing frameworks, usage, expiry tracking, and optimisation efforts
- Manage technical infrastructure including 4 license servers and 2 core servers
- Ensure systems and licensing are compliant with internal frameworks and security policies
- Act as SME for license optimisation tools and processes, delivering technical support as required
- Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, service catalogues, SOPs, and architecture landscapes
- Liaise with external vendors to manage performance, compliance, and cost-efficiency
- Support contract renewals and procurement processes by assessing usage reports and optimisation potential
- Monitor application performance, user adoption, availability, and recurring issues
- Interface with infrastructure, security, data management, and change advisory board teams
- Contribute to budgeting and cost-saving initiatives by tracking software expenses and identifying efficiency opportunities
- Ensure adherence to cyber security controls and corporate digital policies
Skills & Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- 10+ years' experience in the oil and gas sector
- 5+ years' experience in application portfolio and performance management
- Solid understanding of licensing optimisation tools and software lifecycle management
- Proven leadership in application governance across technical and corporate domains
- Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing licensing frameworks
- Familiarity with IT governance, CMDB management, and digital architecture design
- Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Additional Context:
This position supports digital operations for a highly complex offshore oilfield producing over 300,000 barrels per day. The environment involves mature infrastructure, high-availability platforms, and ongoing expansion projects-all demanding secure, efficient digital systems. The role plays a vital part in extending operational life through digital transformation and efficiency improvements.
If you're ready to take the lead in a dynamic digital landscape and bring strategic impact to a critical portfolio, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about digital transformation within the energy sector.