Team Lead Open Acreage Management

Do you have experience turning limited subsurface data into high-value exploration opportunities? Can you lead a team and influence strategic exploration decisions at basin level?

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We are looking for a Team Lead Open Acreage Management who drives offshore exploration growth by identifying, de-risking, and developing open acreage opportunities through geological and geophysical studies, data acquisition, and strategic portfolio development.

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Tasks & responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of 4-8 geoscientists, aligning expertise with project needs.
• Conduct geological & geophysical (G&G) studies to assess risks and opportunities in open acreage.
• Build and mature play and prospect portfolios to support exploration strategy.
• Define and manage data acquisition programs to further de-risk offshore acreage.
• Identify and support basin studies to enhance exploration value.
• Promote exploration opportunities and manage acreage offerings (bid rounds, direct negotiations).
• Support commercial evaluations, including PSC terms and contract negotiations.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, and budgets for the team.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments (exploration, development, commercial, legal, etc.).
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including operators, partners, and investors.

• Degree in Geology, Geophysics, or related geoscience discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in subsurface/exploration roles within oil & gas.
• Strogn experience in offshore (preferably deepwater) exploration.
• Proven experience with E&P software (e.g., Petrel, GeoX, GisPax, or similar).
• Solid understanding of risk, resource, and value assessment.
• Experience with block offerings, bid rounds, or prospect portfolio analysis is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including JV partners and commercial teams.
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, able to deliver through others.
• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus!).
• Ability to work in a dynamic, data-limited environment with a pragmatic mindset.