Program Manager

Yochana; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development support

Job summary

Yochana is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large, cross-functional programs bridging enterprise applications and oil & gas operations. This hybrid role requires translating operational needs into technology solutions and driving multi-workstream programs from business case through go-live and adoption.

The ideal candidate brings deep program management discipline, hands-on ERP/EAM experience, and knowledge of oil and gas business processes and field realities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, information systems or related field.
• 8+ years of program/project management experience, with 3+ years in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience managing enterprise application programs (ERP/EAM/SAP, Oracle, Maximo).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, multi-workstream programs across ERP/EAM and oil and gas functions.
• Define scope, objectives, governance with stakeholders; develop integrated plans and budgets.
• Drive risk management, issues, dependencies, and change control; report to executives.
• Mentor PMs and mature PMO practices; oversee vendor and SI relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and data governance in oil & gas contexts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Risk management

Change management

Program governance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business / Information Systems

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

PPM/reporting tools

Job description

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.

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; escalates 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

• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Hybrid work flexibility with occasional field/site travel.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry certification support.