Upstream ERP Release Manager
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
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 Chevrons 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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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.