Upstream ERP Release Manager
Chevron · Houston
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.