Upstream ERP Release Manager

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking an Upstream Release Manager in Houston to lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA release delivery for upstream entities, coordinating across Operations, Asset Management, Finance, and IT. The role focuses on deployment readiness, governance, and risk management to ensure business value realization.

The successful candidate will bring 15+ years of ERP program leadership, deep Upstream experience, and a proven track record delivering SAP projects in complex environments, with strong

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large ERP or transformation programs.
• Strong Upstream knowledge across Operations, Asset Management, Finance.
• Proven SAP delivery including ECC or S/4HANA in complex environments.
• End-to-end deployment experience: testing, data migration, cutover, go-live.
• Large-scale program leadership with global, cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of SAP EAM, Asset Performance Management, Maintenance & Reliability, and Master Data Governance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SAP S/4HANA release delivery for upstream entities.
• Maintain the integrated release plan with milestones and dependencies.
• Lead release governance and go/no-go readiness.
• Integrate across Upstream business functions including Operations and Finance.
• Own business and deployment readiness: change management, training, user adoption.
• Manage integration dependencies and resolve cross-functional risks.
• Own release risks and issues with escalation as needed.
• Ensure compliance: regulatory, SOX, cybersecurity, and ops requirements.

Skills

ERP leadership

Upstream knowledge

SAP delivery

End-to-end deployment

Cross-functional leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

SAP EAM

Asset Performance Mgmt

Job description

Upstream ERP Release Manager

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 considered.

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.

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