(Global Oil Gas) Senior Manufacturing Knowledge Management Consultant

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. About the Company This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Job Summary We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Knowledge Management Consultant to play a pivotal role in Global Manufacturing Excellence (GME) organizations to lead GME's Global Knowledge Management initiatives.
Your primary role will be to oversee the establishment of a Knowledge Hub and drive continuous improvement through expertise sharing across +75 Communities of Practice (CoPs) management and administration in line with globally recognized best-in-class International Oil Companies (IOCs) knowledge management best practices.
Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end knowledge capture processes from high-performing assets worldwide. Develop taxonomies and platforms to codify both explicit and tacit expertise. Re-establish, administer, and manage CoPs (Communities of Practice) and expert forums to disseminate best practices rapidly. Benchmark manufacturing processes against industry-leading standards. Identify training needs and knowledge gaps to strengthen capabilities. Ensure integrated knowledge systems and digital tools are optimized. Report on metrics that demonstrate impact on operational excellence. Requirements: This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Degree in Engineering, Knowledge Management, or a related field. Minimum of 15 years of experience leading knowledge initiatives within manufacturing. Expertise in knowledge engineering, expertise mapping, and learning systems is essential. Proven ability to institutionalize a continuous improvement culture. Track record of developing and applying taxonomies at scale. Experience designing and implementing integrated knowledge platforms. Strong leadership, collaboration, and change management competencies. Fluency in multiple languages desired given global responsibilities is preferred.