Murphy Oil Corporation · 17 hours ago
IT Performance and Project Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expMurphy Oil Corporation is a company that values diverse experiences and backgrounds among its employees. The IT Project and Performance Specialist plays a critical role in leading and overseeing the successful delivery of IT and business initiatives, requiring strong project leadership skills and collaboration across various departments.
Enterprise SoftwareOil and Gas
Responsibilities
End-to-End Project Delivery: Lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT and cross-functional business initiatives, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, quality, and strategic goals
Process Mapping & Optimization: Document current-state processes and identify inefficiencies, clarify handoffs, and recommend improvements that enhance performance and business value
Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor initiative status, risks, budget, and milestones using tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO); provide clear, concise reports and dashboards for communication on progress to stakeholders
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with IT, Operations, Finance, and other business units to define requirements, remove barriers, and ensure shared understanding of project objectives and progress
Stakeholder Communication: Tailor messaging for technical, operational, and executive audiences; prepare and deliver presentations, summaries, steering committee updates, and project documentation
Governance & Compliance: Adhere to Murphy Oil methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid models; support IT SOX compliance and ensure appropriate controls and documentation
Portfolio & Performance Support: Contribute to portfolio-level views of IT initiatives, enabling prioritization, resource alignment, and progress reporting across the enterprise
Issue & Risk Management: Identify risks proactively, facilitate solutions, escalate when appropriate, and guide teams through resolution to maintain project momentum
Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to project management processes, reporting tools, templates, and governance frameworks
Ad Hoc Duties: Support related project, portfolio, or organizational needs as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Minimum in 12 years of industry experience, preferably across multiple functions
Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in an enterprise environment, working across various functions
Experience with software, hardware, infrastructure, or digital transformation projects
Strong understanding of IT ecosystems including cloud, cybersecurity, networking, data platforms, enterprise applications, and digital technologies
Hands-on use of Azure DevOps (ADO or similar tools for project execution and tracking
Familiarity with Agile (Scrum, iterative), Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies
Ability to create detailed process maps and documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to tailor messages by audience
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in dynamic environments
Experience collaborating with offshore teams
Preferred
Exposure to oil & gas operations (preferred)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP, CSM), or equivalent preferred
Company
Murphy Oil Corporation
Murphy Oil Corporation is a International Oil and Gas Leader.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Murphy Oil Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2026-01-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $600M
1961-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Hambly
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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