Senior IT Business Technology Solutions Analyst - Operations

Oasis Petroleum
remote work
United States, Texas, Houston
Oct 04, 2024
IT Business Technology Solutions Analyst - Operations Position Summary The Senior Business Technology Solutions Analyst will play a pivotal role in the IT Enterprise Applications team, driving operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. This role will work closely with departments to understand their functional processes and needs, design technical solutions, and deliver on implementation of these solutions. The analyst will be required to take ownership and successfully manage / deliver projects ranging in scale and complexity from individual application upgrades to multi-disciplinary projects with stakeholders at the executive level. The analyst will lead assigned software projects, partnering with business stakeholders and 3rd party consulting teams as needed to design, develop, and deliver solutions. An analyst successful in this role must develop a robust understanding of assigned functional areas at Chord Energy and business processes associated with them. Duties include routine outreach to leaders and stakeholders in the organization in partnership with Chord's Data Science team to ensure the project roadmap is aligned with their departmental objectives and priorities. The responsibilities extend to subject matter and software across the Operational, Reserves, G&G, and Materials Management / Equipment Maintenance functional disciplines of the business. Software involved includes but is not limited to: Peloton Suite - Wellview, Siteview Aries G&G Software - Petra, Kingdom Material Management and Equipment - OpenMaterials, Maximo, MARSWorx A strong technical background is required to perform activities such as analyzing application data models and technical requirements and providing technical recommendations. The analyst will develop process improvements in the form of complex database queries, automated extracts, integrations, data visualizations, and user self-service solutions leveraging tools in the IT portfolio including Alteryx, Sigma, Power BI, and Spotfire Candidates must have strong planning, problem solving, project management, and organizational skills, with effective communication and a customer service-oriented mindset. This position is in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Monday's and Friday's. Level and salary commensurate with experience. Essential Job Functions Develop and implement innovative technology solutions to improve operational efficiency Analyze complex business processes and assess how technology can be implemented or modified to solve them Develop deep understanding of Chord business processes for assigned functional areas, partnering with the business to lead projects and implement process improvement opportunities Provide technical support and training to staff on new systems and processes Implement routine outreach program with leaders and stakeholders to ensure project roadmap is aligned with their departmental objectives and priorities Remain abreast of latest industry trends and technologies to ensure solutions remain relevant and effective Lead project management and change management efforts for projects of varying scale and complexity, including, but not limited to, software implementation projects Liaise with vendor and consultant account representatives in estimating and developing statements of work and project plans, partner with IT management on legal review and execution of agreements Mentor and cross-train other team members in both technical and functional areas of expertise Develop new data extracts and visualizations based on business requirements, provided to the users in the form of repeatable self-service solutions Analyze and develop SQL data scripts for on premise systems following change control framework Analyze unfamiliar and/or new SQL data models for vendor and custom developed software Partner with internal stakeholders to review application updates and enhancements to execute on application updates Perform application update and upgrade deployments following change control framework as a function of delivering on projects and process improvements Manage the software selection process and cloud migration assessments for new and existing software within assigned functional scope May require some travel, and/or weekend work, to support software/business priorities This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field 6 years technical business analyst experience 4 years in the oil and gas industry 3 years SQL development experience 3 years of experience serving a lead role on project and change management deliverables for enterprise software projects Experience supporting or implementing software solutions for Operations, Reserves, G&G, or Materials Management / Equipment related functional areas in an Upstream E&P enterprise environment Experience with enterprise software design and implementation methods Experience working with various architectures, technical platforms, and concepts including role-based security, web services, IIS, and enterprise cloud technologies Strong organizational and analytical skills Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company Ability to meet deadlines Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and service-oriented mindset Initiative in problem solving Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone The physical demands described here are representative of those that mustbe met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications 6 years in the oil and gas industry 5 years of experience serving in lead project and change management roles for enterprise software projects Experience in organizations supporting enterprise software production environments Experience participating in and contributing to M&A and conversion related projects Experience scoping and estimating work efforts prior to commencement of the engagement Experience automation tools such as Alteryx Designer and Gallery, UiPath Experience developing BI solutions with tools including Power BI, Sigma, and/or Spotfire EEO Statement: Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.