Senior Program Manager

HCLTech; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

RRSP

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead large, cross-functional programs bridging enterprise applications and oil & gas operations in a hybrid Edmonton area role. You will drive multi-workstream programs from business case through go-live and adoption.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in program management, with 3+ years in oil and gas, and deep experience with ERP/EAM and SCADA-adjacent systems. Strong stakeholder management and governance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program/project management, with 3+ years in the oil & gas industry.
• Experience managing enterprise application programs (ERP/EAM) such as SAP, Oracle or Maximo.
• Strong understanding of oil & 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large, multi-workstream programs spanning ERP, EAM and oil & gas functions.
• Partner with operations, engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to define program scope, objectives, and governance.
• Develop integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans across multiple projects.
• Manage program risk, issues, dependencies, and change control; escalate blockers proactively.
• Act as liaison between IT teams and field/operations stakeholders to align solutions with operations.
• Oversee vendor and systems integrator relationships, including contracts and milestones.
• Drive organizational readiness, training, and change management for adoption.
• Report program status, risks, and financials to sponsors and steering committees.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and data governance requirements.
• Mentor PMs and contribute to PMO standards and best practices.

Skills

ERP/EAM systems

SCADA/ops systems

Program management

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

PPM 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.

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; escalation and resolution of 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.