About the role

Lead complex, cross-functional programs bridging enterprise applications and oil and gas operations. Hybrid role in Edmonton/Calgary, Alberta.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of large, multi-workstream programs spanning enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, EAM, production/operations systems) and oil and gas business functions. Partner with operations, engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to define program scope, objectives, success criteria, and governance structures. Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans across multiple concurrent projects. Manage program risk, issues, dependencies, and change control; escalate and resolve blockers proactively. Act as the primary liaison between technical application teams and field/operations stakeholders, ensuring solutions align with real-world operational workflows. Oversee vendor and systems integrator relationships, including contract deliverables, SOWs, and performance against milestones. Drive organizational readiness, training, and change management to support successful adoption of new applications and processes. Report program status, risks, and financials to executive sponsors and steering committees; recommend course corrections as needed. Ensure programs comply with relevant safety, regulatory, environmental, and data governance requirements applicable to oil and gas operations. Mentor project managers and cross-functional leads; contribute to maturing PM/PMO standards, tools, and best practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of program/project management experience, including at least 3+ years in the oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream, or downstream). Demonstrated experience managing enterprise application programs (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Maximo, or similar ERP/EAM platforms). Strong understanding of oil and gas business processes, terminology, and field operations. Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar program budgets and large, cross-functional teams. Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and facilitation skills. Skilled in program governance frameworks, risk management, and change management methodologies. Proficiency with PM tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent, plus PPM/reporting tools. Ability to travel to field/site locations as needed and work effectively in a hybrid environment. Preferred: PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP certification; MBA or advanced degree; experience with SCADA, production data systems, or field digitalization; familiarity with regulatory frameworks; experience leading Agile or hybrid delivery.