Upstream ERP Release Manager

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

Job summary

Chevron is seeking an Upstream ERP Release Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of SAP S/4HANA releases for upstream entities. You will own deployment planning, governance, and business readiness, coordinating across Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Procurement, IT, and other delivery teams.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of ERP or transformation program leadership, deep Upstream domain knowledge, and proven SAP delivery experience in complex environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale ERP, digital transformation, or business transformation programs.
• Strong Upstream business knowledge across Operations, Asset Management, Supply Chain, Finance.
• Proven SAP delivery experience including ECC or S/4HANA in complex enterprises.
• End-to-end deployment experience: testing, data migration, cutover, go-live, stabilization.
• Large-scale program leadership with cross-functional and executive stakeholder engagement.
• 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, including planning, deployment, cutover, go-live, stabilization, and business outcomes.
• Maintain the integrated release plan with schedules, milestones, dependencies, and deployment readiness.
• Lead release governance and go/no-go readiness for executive decision-making.
• Coordinate across Upstream functions including Operations, Asset Management, Finance, Procurement, IT, and Delivery teams.
• Own business and deployment readiness including organizational readiness, change management, communications, training, and user adoption.
• Manage integration dependencies and resolve cross-functional integration risks.
• Own release risks and issues with mitigation, resolution, and executive escalation.
• Ensure compliance requirements including regulatory, SOX, cybersecurity, and operations are addressed.

Skills

ERP leadership

SAP S/4HANA

Upstream knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Deployment readiness

Risk governance

Regulatory & SOX

Tools

SAP S/4HANA tools

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Upstream ERP Release Manager through 11/10/2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

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.