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Head Data Strategy, Governance, Implementation
2026-01-09T07:26:24+00:00
TotalEnergies
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FULL_TIME
 
KAMPALA
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Petroleum
Management, Computer & IT, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering
UGX
 
MONTH
2026-01-16T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Context & Environment

Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfields developments are the Upstream component of the Lake Albert project, Uganda’s first oil development. Active relationship with the authorities (PAU), partners and internal stakeholders and delivery partners. Management of more than 400 wells during the production phase of the project and support complex reservoir monitoring and production strategy.

Activities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver & maintain the DMP for the Company.
  • Roll out data roles as mandated by the company rules.
  • Deliver the major data programs as defined by the company.
  • Operationalise & run the data governance councils in the Company.
  • Mentor and support the data representatives across the various domains.
  • Roll out of data management training programs for DMforT and DMforM,
  • Synthesize and present the data pain points and solutions.
  • Represent the Company in Data governance councils and put forward the Company needs.
  • Ensure availability of key data across the departments, remove data silos.
  • Define and implement data KPIs ensuring quality, availability and governance.
  • Support data & digital solutions ensuring data quality and availability of the relevant data

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BSc Hons Degree in data/technology disciplines
  • Minimum BSc Hons Degree in data/technology disciplines in the industrial context, at least 5 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, a significant Data (minimum 10 years) and large program implementation, strong experience in working in fast pace evolving and a strong ability to work in a cross functional environment, excellent communication skills

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

  • Deliver & maintain the DMP for the Company.
  • Roll out data roles as mandated by the company rules.
  • Deliver the major data programs as defined by the company.
  • Operationalise & run the data governance councils in the Company.
  • Mentor and support the data representatives across the various domains.
  • Roll out of data management training programs for DMforT and DMforM,
  • Synthesize and present the data pain points and solutions.
  • Represent the Company in Data governance councils and put forward the Company needs.
  • Ensure availability of key data across the departments, remove data silos.
  • Define and implement data KPIs ensuring quality, availability and governance.
  • Support data & digital solutions ensuring data quality and availability of the relevant data
  • Excellent communication skills
  • BSc Hons Degree in data/technology disciplines
  • Minimum BSc Hons Degree in data/technology disciplines in the industrial context
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Head Data Strategy, Governance, Implementation

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Petroleum, Category: Management, Computer & IT, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
TotalEnergies

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 16 2026

Duty Station:
KAMPALA | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Context & Environment

Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfields developments are the Upstream component of the Lake Albert project, Uganda’s first oil development. Active relationship with the authorities (PAU), partners and internal stakeholders and delivery partners. Management of more than 400 wells during the production phase of the project and support complex reservoir monitoring and production strategy.

Activities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Deliver & maintain the DMP for the Company.
  • Roll out data roles as mandated by the company rules.
  • Deliver the major data programs as defined by the company.
  • Operationalise & run the data governance councils in the Company.
  • Mentor and support the data representatives across the various domains.
  • Roll out of data management training programs for DMforT and DMforM,
  • Synthesize and present the data pain points and solutions.
  • Represent the Company in Data governance councils and put forward the Company needs.
  • Ensure availability of key data across the departments, remove data silos.
  • Define and implement data KPIs ensuring quality, availability and governance.
  • Support data & digital solutions ensuring data quality and availability of the relevant data

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

  • BSc Hons Degree in data/technology disciplines
  • Minimum BSc Hons Degree in data/technology disciplines in the industrial context, at least 5 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, a significant Data (minimum 10 years) and large program implementation, strong experience in working in fast pace evolving and a strong ability to work in a cross functional environment, excellent communication skills

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, January 16 2026
Duty Station: KAMPALA | Uganda
Posted: 09-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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