Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and execution of local content and IKTVA strategies in line with corporate and national objectives. Complete the yearly third-party local content audit, obtain certification, and ensure year-over-year improvement by providing all required supporting documents in auditor-approved formats. Monitor and report IKTVA performance metrics, including quarterly self-reporting to Saudi Aramco and annual reports, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Develop a comprehensive 5-year local content action plan to support Weatherford’s long-term localization vision. Build and execute strategic plans for operational spending through local sourcing, identifying areas of improvement and developing local suppliers. Ensure all local content-related expenditures are properly documented, justified, and formatted to meet third-party audit standards. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with operations, finance, and support functions to capture both hidden and explicit local content contributions with proper documentation. Coordinate and deliver internal training programs to promote awareness and understanding of local content and IKTVA requirements. Represent the company in external forums, audits, and engagements with government authorities and regulatory bodies. Conduct regular gap assessments and recommend actions to improve localization performance across the organization. Prepare and present detailed dashboards, reports, and strategic updates for senior management and external stakeholders.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related discipline. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the energy sector, with a strong focus on local content, IKTVA, or supply chain localization. Strong understanding of the IKTVA framework and local content regulations within Saudi Arabia. Demonstrated ability to lead audits, prepare compliant documentation, and drive continuous improvement in localization performance. Experience in strategic planning, supplier development, and cross-functional project management. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data reporting tools.