Manager, Digital and Data Program

Job Purpose

The Digital and Data Program Manager will lead digital transformation initiatives that modernize refinery operations, unlock data-driven decision making, and accelerate business value across PEMEX Deer Park.

Dimensions

Key member of the Digital Transformation team. Will support Digital Transformation Manager, SMG, and ExT in assuring reliable and safe Digital and Data environments / landscapes. Will lead and influence a cross-functional team of Digital Transformation Business Analysts, contractors, business stakeholders, fusion teams, and digital champions to successfully deliver digital and data initiatives across the refinery.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop and progress the transformational strategies to support the company's business goals.
• Evaluate potential opportunities, create business cases and ROIs that explain and support the value new tools will provide, lead POCs and transition to PMO/implementations.
• Lead the development of application roadmap strategies, data governance frameworks, AI enablement initiatives, and enterprise data strategies.
• Create methods for user adoption and training.
• Educate and drive innovation and technology development within PEMEX Deer Park.
• Translate the latest technological trends into product roadmaps, features, and business requirements for value generation across the business.

Stakeholder Management

• Comfortable working in a challenging but rewarding environment that is fast paced and constantly changing.
• Expected to explain, educate, and promote change while delivering value across different business lines.
• An asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo.
• Partners with cross-functional teams create and apply integrated IT architecture across the organization, assessing organizational digital and data capabilities.
• Works closely with the IT PMO, strategically providing resources as needed.
• With the PMO, manages, defines, and executes the Architecture Review Board (ARB) process and educates the site on the ARB.
• Prepares presentations, evaluations, and purchase requests for digital and data initiatives.
• Works with Digital Strategy Team, supports submissions to Supply Chain Management and Finance, Steering Committees, or ARB on all new digital and data IT contracts.
• Actively leads Business and IT team discussions, bringing in best practices to and from site.
• Oversees Digital Transformation budgeting activities, OPEX tracking and financial reporting.

Value Generation & Protection

• Works with Digital Transformation Manager to create, define, and deploy a site-wide Digital & Data Transformation strategy.
• Defines Digital and Data Program Management strategy, digital roadmap, meetings cadence, and content.
• Assists in creating, executing, and managing the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications that include project deliverables, budget and resource plans.
• Participate in the definition and implementation of application support processes and procedures that ensure effective scalability.
• Lead and oversee the successful implementation of enterprise applications, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Create, define, and manage all aspects of data governance, management, and strategy.
• Co-manage the portfolio of enterprise applications that include a variety of operational tools used by all areas of the business.
• Work with business leaders to understand their needs and translate them into requirements for enterprise applications and road maps.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and third-party service providers.
• Collaborate with peer IT leaders to develop and implement IT strategies that support business objectives.
• Aid the enterprise applications team in delivering high-quality services that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Define and use metrics (KPIs) and tools to measure performance and efficiency; take actions to improve the efficiency of the team.
• Drive digital talents acquisition and define training programs; promote internal communication on the importance of organizational digital transformation.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Domain knowledge and experience in refinery operations, manufacturing, energy, or Oil & Gas environments preferred, with an understanding of Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, Maintenance, Legal, HR, and Trading business functions and supporting technologies.
• Experience applying digital technologies, advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven solutions to improve operational reliability, process optimization, safety, and business performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a related field required. Advanced degrees are considered a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, data architecture, governance, analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise applications within industrial, manufacturing, energy, or refinery environments.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems is highly desirable.
• Proven experience developing digital transformation roadmaps and leading enterprise-wide technology initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Proven experience managing teams, cross-functional resources, contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers in a matrixed environment.

Experience Requirements

• Preferably with domain knowledge and skills in Refinery operations or general Oil & Gas.
• Understanding of common Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Maintenance, Legal, HR, and Trading business functions and tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field required. Advanced degrees are considered a plus.
• At least 10+ years of experience in data architecture, governance, AI/ML, and enterprise applications (ideally SAP S/4 HANA and SAAS applications) in industrial or refinery environments.