Senior Strategic Program Advisor

Tundra Oil & Gas Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas exploration company is seeking a Senior Strategic Program Advisor in Calgary. The role involves driving strategic planning, program management, and coaching leaders using Hoshin Kanri. Candidates should have extensive industry experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, program management, and leadership coaching.
• Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and execution across the organization.
• Facilitate development of annual strategic goals and dashboards.
• Offer coaching and support to leaders on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Strategic Planning

Program Management

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Management

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra's head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and Southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY :

Tundra is excited to announce an opportunity for a highly skilled and dynamic Senior Strategic Program Advisor, based in our Calgary office. The incumbent in this rolewill be eligible to participate in Tundra's hybrid work schedule. The anticipated start date for this position is May - early June.

In this role, you will drive strategic planning, alignment, and execution across the organization using a disciplined Strategic Planning process called Hoshin Kanri. This role requires expertise in program management, leadership coaching, and process improvement to ensure the organization's strategic objectives are met effectively.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our journey to excellence!

REPORTS TO : Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING :

• Facilitate the development and ongoing enhancement of annual strategic goals and dashboards to monitor progress against key objectives.
• Create practical tools (Excel and PowerPoint) to effectively communicate strategic plans and ensure stakeholder alignment across the organization.
• Execute and enhance processes for reporting, action planning, and implementing corrective measures to address program performance gaps.
• Offer coaching and support to leaders on strategic initiative planning using Hoshin Kanri tools and process, KPI development, and progress tracking. Conduct group and individual coaching sessions to enhance execution and understanding of Hoshin Kanri practices. Additionally, act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing 1 : 1 coaching, actionable feedback, and strategic support throughout the year.
• Manage off-site workshops and virtual report outs, including session agendas and materials. In partnership with the administrative team, coordinate locations, logistics and participant accommodations for a smooth execution.
• Collect real-time feedback through surveys and debrief sessions to improve program content, session timing, and structure.
• Adjust plans and materials based on organizational changes, attendee availability, and feedback to ensure program success.
• Deliver regular updates to the senior leadership team on program progress. Exhibit courage and professionalism when escalating concerns and advocating for necessary changes.
• Develop and implement organization-wide communication strategies, including managing an internal webpage dedicated to supporting the program.
• Identify the need for and sources of training to enhance program success. This training may target senior leadership, program leaders, or the entire organization.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources team to ensure a comprehensive organizational understanding of the strategy and its connection to individual goal setting.

WHAT YOU NEED :

• Oil and gas industry experience.
• 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, program management, and leadership coaching.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Engineering, Geoscience, or related disciplines.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

• Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Experience with Hoshin Kanri or similar strategic frameworks.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and provide feedback, create actionable plans, and adapt to changes.
• Self-motivated and ability to hold themselves and others accountable.
• Proficiency in creating dashboards, templates, and performance tracking tools.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organized; capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team, please visit the Careers page of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com and apply on-line to submit your cover letter and resume by May 9, 2025.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

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