Project Manager - Digital Transformation
First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Role : Project Manager
Experience : 10+ years
Certification : PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent
Job Summary :
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead technology-driven digital transformation initiatives involving cloud platforms, data engineering, AI/ML, and advanced analytics.
The role requires coordinating technical and business teams to deliver scalable digital solutions that address operational challenges across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage end-to-end delivery of digital transformation projects, from scoping and planning through implementation and benefits realization.
- Oversee projects involving Microsoft Azure, Databricks, AI/ML, advanced analytics, and enterprise data platform development.
- Coordinate technical workstreams across IT, operational technology (OT), data science, cloud engineering, and business teams.
- Develop project plans, milestones, delivery schedules, and KPIs while managing dependencies, resources, and risks.
- Apply Agile methodologies to support project scheduling, sprint coordination, and release delivery.
- Work with engineers, AI specialists, and business stakeholders to translate operational requirements into actionable solution requirements.
- Manage projects involving Azure, with working knowledge of GCP and SAP integrations.
- Support the implementation and adoption of data platforms, AI-driven solutions, dashboards, and digital workflows.
- Facilitate technical and business discussions to resolve delivery blockers, dependencies, and project risks.
- Communicate project progress, technical risks, and delivery expectations to executive stakeholders, engineering teams, field operations, and external vendors.
- Ensure projects align with industry regulations, HSE standards, and data security requirements.
- Track delivery performance, budgets, schedules, ROI, and expected business outcomes.
Required Skills and Experience :
- 10+ years of experience managing large-scale digital transformation or technology projects.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent project management qualification.
- Strong experience with Agile delivery, project scheduling, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
- Proven experience managing projects on Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity with Databricks and enterprise data platform initiatives.
- Working knowledge of GCP and SAP integrations.
- Understanding of AI/ML workflows, RAG, knowledge graphs, and data engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with oil and gas operations and OT systems or data, including SCADA, historians, WITSML, or Petrel.
- Experience coordinating technical teams and delivery across complex, regulated environments.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with data governance and AI ethics in industrial environments.
- Familiarity with multi-cloud deployments and hybrid architectures.
- Understanding of how cloud, data, and AI investments contribute to business outcomes.
- Previous experience in the oil and gas industry.
Skills
Project Management, PMP, Azure, Agile, Project Methodologies, Transformation Management, Prince2, Azure Databricks, IT Project Delivery