Senior Program Manager
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescents leadership is an experienced team of investment financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Crescent Energy is seeking an experienced Senior IT Program Managerto lead and deliver critical technology programs that support our upstream oil & gas operations. This role is responsible for managing complex multi-workstream initiatives that span IT business units and external partners. The ideal candidate brings deep oil & gas experience strong financial and program management discipline and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving collaborative environment.
This role partners closely with Crescent Energy leadership to ensure technology initiatives align with business strategy operational needs and financial objectives while maintaining flexibility to adapt as priorities evolve.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-level IT programs supporting Crescent Energys oil & gas business including upstream operations corporate systems and SaaS-based platforms
- Manage full program lifecycle activities including planning execution risk management dependency management and delivery using standard project and program management principles
- Own financial oversight for programs and projects including budget development forecasting cost tracking and executive-level financial reporting
- Partner with leaders across all Crescent Energy business units to understand priorities align technology initiatives and drive successful outcomes
- Serve as a primary point of coordination between IT business stakeholders and external vendors
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors consultants and SaaS providers to ensure delivery commitments timelines and contractual expectations are met
- Provide clear concise communication to leadership regarding program status risks financials and recommendations
- Quickly pivot and re-prioritize in response to changing business needs market conditions or leadership direction
- Take a hands-on team-first approachwilling to jump in at any level and assist where needed to help Crescent Energy achieve common goals
- Foster a positive flexible and solution-oriented mindset that supports collaboration and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- 15 years of experience in IT program and/or project management
- Extensive experience working within the oil & gas industry (required)
- Proven track record managing complex cross-functional IT programs with financial accountability
- Strong understanding of standard project and program management methodologies (PMI Agile hybrid approaches)
- Experience managing external vendors and SaaS-based technology solutions
- Ability to work effectively with executives senior leadership and teams across all levels of the organization
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced changing environment with shifting priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with oil & gasspecific software and upstream technology platforms
- Experience supporting lean or growth-oriented oil & gas organizations
- Project or program management certifications (PMP PgMP SAFe etc.)
Work Environment & Travel
- In-office work environment with a possible opportunity for remote work as needed
- Up to 10% travel may be required
Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion gender/pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process please let us know by contacting .
Required Experience:
Senior IC