Lead a project to move natural gas sales/trading and logistics activities from a 3rd party vendor to in-house for an upstream oil and gas company.
Build the program structure and oversee all project workstreams, with hands-on responsibility for some workstreams.
Lead, design, and manage the entire insourcing program structure and associated project workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
Oversee and coordinate all workstreams including systems, processes, infrastructure, organizational design and implementation, and the transition of the sales and marketing team in-house from a vendor.
Provide program oversight of the implementation of an ETRM system and ensure seamless integration into current systems and workflows.
Collaborate with Commercial, IT, HR, Legal, Operations, Risk, and other departments to ensure project success.
Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Monitor and track project progress, identify and mitigate risks or issues.
Support change management activities and ensure full implementation of the program.
Provide regular formal and informal updates and reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Act as the primary point of contact for all program and project-related inquiries and issues.
Drive results, overcome obstacles, and deliver successful outcomes; maintain strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
Requirements
Minimum 7 years of project management experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically within commodity sales and IT functions.
Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas companies and how to optimize operations, manage risks, and enhance profitability through effective marketing, logistics, and trading strategies.
Experience managing programs and projects in commodities marketing, logistics, and trading services, focused on North American energy markets.
Experience leading projects with a functional transition from a vendor to an in-house model.
Experience with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) and CRM systems.
Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects, including the ability to develop project plans, manage resources, and track progress across multiple workstreams.
Strong leadership abilities, with experience building and managing teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strong understanding of how to manage a system/platform launch from an IT perspective, ensuring successful integration with existing technologies.
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification is a plus.
Experience with ETRM software such as Openlink, Allegro, or related platform preferred.
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM.
Experience with Smartsheet or similar Project Management software.
Experience with the MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.