Head of Talent Management

Job purpose

Lead the development and execution of Talent Management related activities, programs, and initiatives. Spearhead Building and maintaining OQ's Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Learning & Development framework, and implementation, demonstrating Center of Excellence in Talent Management to Group entities and OQ SAOC.

The position will act in accordance with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani's government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

A. Organizational Design & Workforce Planning

- Lead the design and evolution of OQ's organizational structures in alignment with strategic priorities.

- Drive workforce planning to ensure future-readiness and operational agility.

- Assess and optimize workforce productivity, span of control, and functional alignment.

B. Talent Management

- Develop and maintain OQ's Talent Management framework, ensuring talent identification, readiness, and mobility.

- Implement succession planning for leadership and critical roles across OQ SAOC and act as CoE for the Group.

- Lead performance management system implementation, career pathing, and leadership pipeline management and other national strategic initiative.

C. Talent Acquisition

- Lead and execute talent acquisition strategies, including executive recruitment and manpower planning.

- Manage recruitment governance (e.g., security clearances, visa renewals) in compliance with OIA and Ministry of Labor.

- liaise and coordinate with recruitment agencies, universities, and government partners.

D. Learning & Development

- Develop and oversee L&D strategy aligned with current and future business capabilities.

- Lead competency development framework and structured development plans.

- Lead technical, functional, and leadership development programs, including graduate and internship schemes.

- Implement training effectiveness and promote a culture of continuous learning.

E. Governance, Reporting, and Stakeholder Engagement

- Ensure full compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and OIA requirements.

- Manage the Talent Management annual plan and related budgets.

- Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships (e.g., OIA, OPAL, universities).

- Lead talent communications, engagement plans, and data-driven reporting for decision-making.

Key interactions

Internal: OQ Group Assets/OQSAOC Streams

External: OIA, MOL, Universities, OPAL, Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

Education requirements

Minimum Qualifications for this position are a bachelor's degree in business administration, HR, or related disciplines.

Language

Exceptional knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

• Minimum 10-12 years' experience in a similar role, in a large oil & gas organisation.
  • Strong Experience: Organization Design, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Oman Labour Law.

Competencies and skills:

Soft:

• People's management skills,
• Analytical skills,
• Planning skills,
• Budgeting skills
• Forward thinking,
• Excellent business and technical report writing skills.

Technical:

• Very good knowledge in using PC software.
• Talent Management framework,
• Succession Planning,

Soft:

• People's management skills,
• Analytical skills,
• Planning skills,
• Budgeting skills
• Forward thinking,
• Excellent business and technical report writing skills.

Technical:

• Very good knowledge in using PC software.
• Talent Management framework,
• Succession Planning,
• Competency Management,
• Training Cycle,
• Workforce planning,
• Performance Management system development framework,
• Talent Mobility,
• Talent Acquisitio
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• Training Cycle,
• Workforce planning,
• Performance Management system development framework,
• Talent Mobility,
• Talent Acquisition