Technology Roadmapping Strategist

Role Description:

• The Technology Roadmapping Strategist is responsible for developing the long-term strategic technology roadmaps to enable the company to meet its business and sustainability goals and objectives.
• This important role is also responsible for managing technology governance and associated processes.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the development of long-term technology roadmaps for the Downstream and Upstream businesses in-line with corporate strategies.
• Translate long-term strategic technology roadmaps (Upstream, Downstream, Sustainability) to establish execution plans for R&D programs in order to deliver the target outcomes, i.e. where to focus, and how to develop and deliver the key technologies.
• Successfully drive a structured technology roadmap development process, from start to finish, with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders to facilitate engagement and ensure that technology roadmaps are aligned with company goals, focused on the right areas, and executed effectively.
• Facilitate technology governance and roadmap discussions among executive stakeholders.
• Coordinate CEO and senior executive-chaired technology steering committee meetings to enable decision making on key topics, thereby driving the company’s R&D programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration or related disciplines. Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10 years of professional experience, including at least five in strategy/business development, product management, and/or technology management.
• Management consulting experience or similar corporate experience is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing strategy and/or technology roadmaps at a well-established organization.
• A demonstrated background applying financial analysis to quantify value from strategic initiatives.
• Experience effectively presenting and facilitating discussions with senior-level executives.
• Experience effectively leading and aligning cross-functional team discussions on topics with a high-level of uncertainty and ambiguity while using influence to drive alignment and consensus. 
• Oil and Gas experience is preferred but not required.