FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company
Exploration & Petroleum Development
TechnologyProgrammeManager
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“Technology Programme Manager at FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company. Skills: Technology Programme Management, Portfolio Management, Delivery Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile & Hybrid Delivery Enablement. Own and manage the enterprise-wide technology programme and project portfolio. Ensure all initiatives are aligned with technology strategy, business priorities, and approved funding”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful delivery of the organization’s technology programmes and projects; Strategic alignment; Effective governance; Measurable value realization across the enterprise; Centralized oversight of the technology project portfolio; Single point of accountability for programme health, delivery performance, and executive reporting; Delivery performance; Financial oversight; Programme integrity; Delivery excellence
Industry & Context.
Structured, analytical thinker; Attention to detail and control discipline; Pragmatic and adaptable; Judgement and decision-making capability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, Approximately 10 years of experience in technology programme, portfolio, or large‑scale project delivery roles, Prior experience in a reputable international consulting organization (e. g. management consulting, systems integration, or advisory) is essential, Proven experience establishing and operating PMO governance in complex, multi‑vendor environments, background in delivering enterprise‑scale technology initiatives across infrastructure, applications, cloud, and digital domains, Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and executive‑level reporting, Senior, credible delivery professional with the ability to influence without formal authority, business and commercial acumen with a focus on value realization, Structured, analytical thinker with attention to detail and control discipline, Pragmatic and adaptable, comfortable operating in lean and evolving environments, Clear, confident communicator able to engage executives, vendors, and technical teams, Calm under pressure with judgement and decision‑making capability, High professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to delivery excellence
Nice to Have
Relevant professional certifications are desirable, such as: PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 ;SAFe, Scrum, or Agile MSP or equivalent programme management credentials
What You'll Do.
Own and manage the enterprise-wide technology programme and project portfolio
Ensure all initiatives are aligned with technology strategy
Maintain visibility of programme scope
and enforce programme and project management standards
and methodologies aligned with global best practice
Define governance structures
and approval processes appropriate for a lean organization
Ensure consistent application of delivery controls across internally and externally managed projects
Track and report on delivery milestones
and benefits realization
Monitor resource allocation and capacity across programmes in collaboration with technology and delivery teams
Identify delivery risks early and support corrective action to maintain programme integrity
and manage cross‑programme risks
Facilitate dependency management across operations
and infrastructure change
Ensure escalation paths are clear and issues are addressed in a timely manner
Serve as the primary interface between delivery teams and senior technology leadership
Prepare and present programme status
and decision materials for the CTO and governance forums
and decision‑oriented reporting across all technology initiatives
Champion the adoption of agile
and fit‑for‑purpose delivery approaches across technology teams and vendors
Support delivery teams in applying practical agile principles within enterprise governance constraints
Promote continuous improvement in delivery capability and outcomes
Work closely with Technology Operations
Digital & Technology Innovation
and Cybersecurity leads to ensure coordinated planning and execution
and operational requirements are embedded into programme delivery from initiation through closure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works closely with project leads from vendors, business units, and technology teams; Partners with Technology Operations, Digital & Technology Innovation, and Cybersecurity leadership; Collaborates with technology and delivery teams on resource allocation and capacity; Serves as the primary interface between delivery teams and senior technology leadership; Works closely with Technology Operations, Digital & Technology Innovation, and Cybersecurity leads to ensure coordinated planning and execution
Communication Scope
Clear, confident communicator able to engage executives, vendors, and technical teams; Executive Reporting; Transparent, accurate, and decision-oriented reporting
Process & Methodology
Programme Management, Portfolio Management, Project Delivery, PMO Governance, Delivery Governance, Stage Gates, Approval Processes, Delivery Controls, Milestone Tracking, Schedule Performance Tracking, Budget Management, Benefits Realization, Resource Allocation, Capacity Planning, Risk Management, Dependency Management, Issue Management, Agile Delivery Enablement, Hybrid Delivery Enablement
Full Job Description
The Technology Program Manager is responsible for driving the successful delivery of the organization’s technology programmes and projects, ensuring strategic alignment, effective governance, and measurable value realization across the enterprise. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the role provides centralized oversight of the technology project portfolio and acts as the single point of accountability for programme health, delivery performance, and executive reporting. Operating within a lean technology organization, the Technology Program Manager does not directly line‑manage project managers but works closely with project leads from vendors, business units, and technology teams. The role partners with Technology Operations, Digital & Technology Innovation, and Cybersecurity leadership to ensure initiatives are delivered in a controlled, transparent, and business‑focused manner. **Key Accountabilities** Programme & Portfolio Management * Own and manage the enterprise‑wide technology programme and project portfolio. * Ensure all initiatives are aligned with technology strategy, business priorities, and approved funding. * Maintain visibility of programme scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and outcomes. Delivery Governance & PMO Standards * Establish, maintain, and enforce programme and project management standards, frameworks, and methodologies aligned with global best practice. * Define governance structures, stage gates, and approval processes appropriate for a lean organization. * Ensure consistent application of delivery controls across internally and externally managed projects. Delivery Performance & Financial Oversight * Track and report on delivery milestones, schedule performance, budgets, and benefits realization. * Monitor resource allocation and capacity across programmes in collaboration with technology and delivery teams. * Identify delivery risks early and support corrective action to maintain programme integrity. Risk, D
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