Sr Advisor, Data & AI Portfolio Management

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

8% 401k match

Cash Balance Pension

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with HS

Well-being programs and incentives

Job summary

Phillips 66 in Houston seeks a Senior Advisor, Data & AI Portfolio Management to lead enterprise AI strategy across a growing portfolio of platforms, products, and programs. This role provides governance, execution rigor, and stakeholder alignment to accelerate delivery while maintaining strategic priorities.

You’ll translate ambiguity into roadmaps, manage multiple workstreams, and communicate with technical teams and senior leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT portfolio management, program management, or technology strategy consulting.
• 3+ years managing complex multi-workstream technology programs with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Intermediate proficiency of agile (SAFe, Scrum) delivery methodology.
• 3+ years’ experience developing and maintaining executive-level governance reporting, dashboards, and portfolio health metrics.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior and C-suite audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own the Data & AI portfolio governance framework, including prioritization criteria, investment tracking, and health reporting across all active and pipeline enterprise Data and AI initiatives.
• Maintain an up-to-date view of the enterprise AI portfolio — scope, status, interdependencies, risks, and resource allocation.
• Partner with product/platform owners to align portfolio investments with enterprise AI strategy and business value outcomes.
• Lead recurring portfolio reviews and SteerCo reporting, translating program data into clear executive insights.
• Drive end-to-end project management for new and inflight AI platform initiatives kicking off this month and through the fiscal year
• Manage dependencies across technology, data, and business teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Escalate blockers proactively and facilitate resolution across cross-functional teams
• Serve as primary contact for portfolio-level status across IT, business, and vendor stakeholders
• Facilitate working sessions, alignment meetings, and executive briefings with clarity and confidence
• Build and maintain relationships with internal technology partners, platform owners, and business stakeholders
• Draft executive communications, status updates, and governance materials that are accurate and concise
• Support the development and evolution of the enterprise Data & AI roadmap in partnership with leadership
• Translate high-level priorities into sequenced, executable delivery plans with clear milestones
• Identify gaps in capacity, capability, or process and recommend corrective actions
• Contribute to Data & AI portfolio planning cycles, including annual planning and investment prioritization

Skills

IT portfolio management

Program management

Agile delivery

Governance reporting

Executive communication

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

At Phillips 66, the Sr Advisor, Data & AI Portfolio Management plays a critical role in advancing the enterprise AI strategy across a growing portfolio of Data & AI platforms, products, and programs. This position serves as a unifying force across the portfolio, providing the project governance, execution rigor, and stakeholder alignment needed to move quickly without losing sight of strategic priorities. You’ll operate as a seasoned program and portfolio leader at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution, translating ambiguity into roadmaps, keeping multiple workstreams on track, and communicating effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Own the Data & AI portfolio governance framework, including prioritization criteria, investment tracking, and health reporting across all active and pipeline Enterprise Data and AI initiatives
• Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date view of the enterprise AI portfolio — including scope, status, interdependencies, risks, and resource allocation
• Partner with the product/platform owners to align portfolio investments with enterprise AI strategy and business value outcomes
• Lead recurring portfolio reviews and SteerCo reporting, translating complex program data into clear executive-level insights and recommendations
• Drive end-to-end project management for new and inflight AI platform initiatives kicking off this month and through the remainder of the fiscal year
• Manage dependencies across technology, data, and business teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Escalate blockers proactively and facilitate resolution across cross-functional teams
• Serve as the primary point of contact for portfolio-level status across IT, business, and vendor stakeholders
• Facilitate working sessions, alignment meetings, and executive briefings with clarity and confidence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal technology partners, platform owners, and business stakeholders
• Draft executive communications, status updates, and governance materials that are accurate, concise, and audience-appropriate
• Support the development and evolution of the enterprise Data & AI roadmap in partnership with the Digital Strategy & Innovation leadership team
• Translate high-level strategic priorities into sequenced, executable delivery plans with clear milestones and ownership
• Identify gaps in capacity, capability, or process that could impede portfolio delivery and recommend corrective actions
• Contribute to Data & AI portfolio planning cycles, including annual planning, resource modeling, and investment prioritization

What You’ll Bring – Required

• 8+ years of experience in IT portfolio management, program management, or technology strategy consulting
• 3 + experience managing complex, multi-workstream technology programs with cross-functional stakeholders
• Intermediate proficiency of agile (SAFe, Scrum) delivery methodology
• 3 + years’ experience developing and maintaining executive-level governance reporting, dashboards, and portfolio health metrics
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior and C-suite audiences

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• Experience working in the energy, oil & gas, or industrials sector
• Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms, AI governance frameworks, or AI-enhanced program delivery models
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across IT, business, and vendor organizations

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $160,200 – $195,800.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Benefits

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include.

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer