About the job

We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs that bridge enterprise applications and oil and gas operations. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of IT/digital transformation and upstream, midstream, or downstream operations, requiring a leader who can translate operational needs into technology solutions and drive multi-workstream programs from business case through go-live and adoption. The ideal candidate brings deep program management discipline, hands-on experience with enterprise applications (ERP, EAM, SCADA-adjacent systems, or similar), and firsthand knowledge of oil and gas business processes and field realities.

Work Location

Edmonton/Calgary, Alberta - Hybrid 3 days work from Office

Salary Range

:CAD 102,000 to 120,000 yearly with medical/dental benefits and RRSP

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP certification.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience with SCADA, production data systems, or field digitalization initiatives.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to oil and gas (e.g., environmental, safety, and reporting requirements).
• Experience leading Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery in a regulated industrial environment.
• Oil and gas domain exposure