Principal Digital Program Manager

H&P

Digital Program Manager managing software development projects for Helmerich & Payne. Leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeTulsa • Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJenkinsPMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Requires understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), programming concepts, and technical dependencies to make informed decisions.
Organizes, manages, and implements projects by achieving objectives through key results.
Champion an Agile Mindset by promoting adaptability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all project phases.
Utilizing a Servant Leadership mindset actively supports and empowers teams by removing blockers quickly, enabling progress without unnecessary delays.
Foster self-organizing teams by creating an environment where teams take ownership of delivery, collaborate effectively, and make decisions autonomously.
Encourage short feedback loops and iterative development to accelerate value delivery and respond to changing business needs enabling rapid iteration.
Understand CI/CD Principles by demonstrating familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable deployments.
Advocate for and leverage automated testing frameworks to maintain quality at speed.
Demonstrate a good working knowledge of common CI/CD and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and their role in enabling high-tempo delivery.
Demonstrate a metrics-driven approach to results using indicators such as: Velocity, Burndown Charts, Cycle Time & Lead Time, Quality Metrics.
Ensures project objectives align to overall strategic company objectives.
Partners with IT Infrastructure, Operations, Development, and Technology teams to define and execute plans to support the deployment and scalability of solutions.
Manages multiple large-scale projects across various portfolios successfully & simultaneously on a consistent basis.
Develop and manage the overall financials for the project.
Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
Analyze and control project expenses carefully through the entire project lifecycle.
Provide monthly progress reports and financial updates.
Review and approve vendor invoices for payment & manage vendor deliverables working with Supply Chain.
Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk.
Skilled in meeting facilitation & presentations with complex, cross functional and distributed teams.
Drive project performance through standard tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira or Azure DevOps Boards, Confluence and Trello.
Understanding and experience in requirements/scope management, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Review/Retrospectives.
Acts as a liaison between vendors, consultants, project team and business partners.
Strong collaborative skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and non-technical business users.
Ensures project complies with any applicable federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
Demonstrates the H&P company values: Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, and Teamwork.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Business or Computer Science.
Proven experience as a Digital Program Manager, Principal in software development environments.
5 years of related I.T. program management experience required using Waterfall and Scrum methodologies.
PMP and/or comparable program management certification preferred.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
401k match
Paid Leave Plans
Parental & Adoption Benefits
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance
Learning & Development Opportunities
Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

software development life cycle (SDLC)Agile methodologyCI/CD principlesautomated testing frameworkscost analysisrequirements managementSprint PlanningBacklog Groomingproject financial managementrisk assessment

Soft Skills

Servant Leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementadaptabilitytransparencycontinuous improvementmeeting facilitationpresentation skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

PMPprogram management certification