Upstream ERP Release Manager
Role Overview
The Upstream Release Manager is one of Chevron’s most strategic and visible leadership opportunities. Positioned at the intersection of operations, technology, and business strategy, this role provides a unique platform to influence how Chevron delivers value across the Upstream organization while helping shape the future of enterprise operations.
As the leader responsible for deployment planning, governance, business readiness, operational transition, and value realization, you become the critical link connecting business priorities with successful execution.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Own end-to-end SAP S/4 HANA release delivery for upstream business entities, including planning, deployment, cutover, go-live, stabilization, and achievement of business outcomes.
Maintain the integrated release plan, including schedules, key milestones, critical-path activities, dependencies, and deployment readiness.
Lead release governance and go/no-go readiness, ensuring leadership has the information required for key release decisions.
Integrate across Upstream business and functional organizations, including Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, Enterprise Design, Digital Platforms, and delivery teams.
Own business and deployment readiness, covering organizational readiness, change management, communications, training, user adoption, business processes, roles, and support models.
Manage integration dependencies, ensuring readiness across SAP S/4HANA and integrated business applications and resolving cross-functional integration risks.
Own release risks and issues, driving risk identification, mitigation, issue resolution, and executive escalation where required.
Ensure compliance requirements are addressed, including regulatory, SOX, cybersecurity, and operational requirements.
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Overview:
The Upstream Release Manager is one of Chevron’s most strategic and visible leadership opportunities. Positioned at the intersection of operations, technology, and business strategy, this role provides a unique platform to influence how Chevron delivers value across the Upstream organization while helping shape the future of enterprise operations.
As the leader responsible for deployment planning, governance, business readiness, operational transition, and value realization, you become the critical link connecting business priorities with successful execution.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Own end-to-end SAP S/4 HANA release delivery for upstream business entities, including planning, deployment, cutover, go-live, stabilization, and achievement of business outcomes.
Maintain the integrated release plan, including schedules, key milestones, critical-path activities, dependencies, and deployment readiness.
Lead release governance and go/no-go readiness, ensuring leadership has the information required for key release decisions.
Integrate across Upstream business and functional organizations, including Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, Enterprise Design, Digital Platforms, and delivery teams.
Own business and deployment readiness, covering organizational readiness, change management, communications, training, user adoption, business processes, roles, and support models.
Manage integration dependencies, ensuring readiness across SAP S/4HANA and integrated business applications and resolving cross-functional integration risks.
Own release risks and issues, driving risk identification, mitigation, issue resolution, and executive escalation where required.
Ensure compliance requirements are addressed, including regulatory, SOX, cybersecurity, and operational requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience leading large-scale ERP, digital transformation, or business transformation programs.
- Strong Upstream business knowledge, particularly across Upstream Operations, Asset Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials Management, and Finance.
- Proven SAP delivery experience, including successful delivery of SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA initiatives in complex enterprise environments.
- End-to-end deployment experience, covering testing, data migration, deployment readiness, cutover, go-live, stabilization, and operational transition.
- Large-scale program leadership, with demonstrated ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and work effectively with executive stakeholders.
- Knowledge of SAP EAM, Asset Performance Management, Maintenance & Reliability, and Master Data Governance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong vendor and system-integrator management experience, including managing strategic partners and delivery commitments
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, system integrations, and digital platform ecosystems.
- Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Relocation Options:
- Relocation may be co nsidered.
- International Considerations:
- Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
- Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
- U.S. Regulatory notice:
- Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].
- Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
About Chevron
Chevron is a multinational energy corporation engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas, as well as chemical manufacturing and renewable energy investments.
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