Senior Digital & IT Program Manager O&G DownStream

Our Calgary based Oil & Gas client has a requirement for a Senior Digital & IT Program Manager O&G DownStream who play a key and critical role within the Downstream Digital Enablement Program (DEP), a multi-year initiative aimed at developing, enhancing, and maturing digital capabilities across the client's Downstream Manufacturing assets.

Start Date: September 30, 2024

Duration: 1 year ( Extension probable for multi year program)

Location: Calgary

Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office/ 1 day work from home) Must be based in Calgary.

Overall, Job Summary

This role will serve as a primary liaison between D & IT and the DEP team, ensuring the alignment of strategic digital initiatives with broader organizational goals.

The Senior D & IT Program Manager will provide leadership in coordinating D & IT dependencies and deliverables, driving collaboration between D & IT and business units, and ensuring program milestones are met on time and within scope.

This role requires a proactive, solution-oriented approach, with the ability to translate complex business needs into technical solutions that advance the digital transformation agenda.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 12 to 15 years in IT, with substantial experience in leadership roles managing large-scale digital transformation programs, including direct experience with technology implementations in the downstream energy sector.
Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of leading multi-year, high-budget programs from inception through to successful completion. Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies is highly desirable.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of digital technologies, enterprise systems, and IT infrastructure.
Previous experience with ERP systems, cloud technologies, and data governance initiatives is preferred.
Education: Post-secondary education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Certification: PMP certification is an asset. Additional certifications in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) or IT

Competencies

Pressure Resilience: Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Proficient in delivering executive-level presentations and reports.
Strategic Thinking: Adept at developing strategic visions, roadmaps, and detailed execution plans, with the ability to pivot and adapt as required by evolving business needs.
Innovation & Problem Solving: A creative thinker who is comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Focused on driving progress through innovative solutions and a collaborative mindset.
Business-IT Translator: Strong capability to bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution, ensuring mutual understanding and alignment across all project teams.
Change Management: Experienced in leading change within large-scale digital programs, with the ability to bring key stakeholders along in the transformation journey.
Results-Driven: A relentless focus on outcomes, ensuring that digital projects deliver tangible business value on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Collaboration: Lead collaboration efforts between D & IT and senior business leaders within DEP.
Foster strong relationships across the organization to ensure seamless execution of digital initiatives.
Strategic Roadmap Development: Shape and refine the program roadmap by aligning it with the broader Company D & IT technical strategies.
Identify and mitigate potential risks to ensure program success.
D & IT Coordination: Act as the single point of accountability for DEP’s D & IT-related activities. Coordinate efforts across multiple D & IT teams, driving urgency in execution and removing obstacles to keep projects on track.
Business-Technical Alignment: Understand the business objectives of DEP and translate these into clear, actionable work packages for D & IT teams.

Ensure solutions are feasible, scalable, and sustainable within the technology infrastructure.
Innovation Partnership: Develop and sustain a fast-paced R&D and innovation collaboration between DEP and D & IT, fostering a forward-thinking, results-oriented environment.
Demand Prioritization: Balance the competing needs of DEP and other D & IT projects, ensuring the effective allocation of resources while maintaining alignment with business priorities.
Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor program KPIs and provide regular updates to leadership. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and ensure the program stays aligned with key success metrics.

 Must have Work Authorization for Canada. 

Project management