Western Midstream · 11 hours ago
Manager, Enterprise Applications
The Woodlands, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWestern Midstream is seeking a Manager for their Enterprise Applications. This role involves strategic planning, execution, and management of the enterprise applications portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Natural ResourcesTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for enterprise applications that supports our organization’s business goals and objectives
Carry out buy-build-customize analyses and develop plans to operationalize the results
Own, maintain and promote awareness of the application strategic roadmap
Provide technical oversight and directly contribute to architectural decisions and solution designs
Act as a senior technical contributor, performing hands-on work such as troubleshooting complex technical issues that require advanced domain understanding, conducting technical evaluations of platforms, tools, and vendor solutions
Serve as an escalation point for high-complexity incidents
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, while overseeing ongoing implementation of multiple, overlapping large application initiatives
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performance team of IT professionals
Foster a culture of innovation, excellence and ongoing improvement
Develop productive relationships with business leaders across our organization to influence how applications can enable new sources of value
Conduct regular surveys of stakeholders’ satisfaction with applications, publish the results and, where necessary, implement action plans to improve satisfaction
Oversee the management of our enterprise applications portfolio, ensuring it meets current and future business requirements
Evaluate and prioritize objectives based on strategic alignment, return on investment and risk
Perform ongoing buy-build-customization analyses for current and future components of the portfolio
Identify opportunities for system modernization, integration, automation and rationalization (cost out)
Safeguard the reliability, availability and performance of our enterprise applications
Implement best practices for application life cycle management, including development, deployment, maintenance and support
Participate directly in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and remediation of high-priority issues
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and partners
Develop a solid understanding of strategic vendors’ roadmaps and how these will support the company’s business objectives
Directly negotiate with software and services vendors to deliver optimal cost structures
Ensure enterprise applications comply with all relevant laws, regulations and industry standards
Oversee risk management processes to identify, assess and mitigate risks associated with applications and database systems
Develop and manage the budget for enterprise applications, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in IT, with at least five years in a leadership role managing enterprise applications
Demonstrated experience as a technical leader with hands‑on contributions in application management/support, integration, and performance tuning
Proven track record of leading large-scale IT programs/projects
Extensive experience with Midstream Oil and Gas application domains
Demonstrated success in vendor and stakeholder management
In-depth knowledge of enterprise application platforms and cloud computing technologies
Ability to use strategic planning to translate business goals into technology solutions
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate with executives, stakeholders and teams across the organization, and to influence people to achieve common goals
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Understanding of financial principles and ability to manage budgets and optimize costs
Readiness to lead, inspire and develop innovative teams. Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement while demonstrating sound judgment and making timely, effective decisions
Prioritization of the needs of our business. Ability to drive initiatives that enhance user satisfaction and business value
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business administration or related experience
Company
Western Midstream
As a midstream service provider, we help deliver essential energy and inputs that improve the quality of life across the globe.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.97B2025-12-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-08-12Post Ipo Secondary· $685.9M
2023-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Kristen Shults, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Catherine Green
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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