Oil & Gas Sector-US Technology Consulting GIS Specialist -Manager

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US Tech Consulting Oil & Gas Sector GIS Specialist

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The oil & gas industry is facing unprecedented challenges through volatile energy prices, changes to the geopolitical landscape, supply and demand fluctuations, and pressure to significantly improve the sustainability of their operations. This creates an opportunity for the sector to pivot to a long-term strategy that helps address these challenges through an increased adoption of digital tools and capabilities, increased discipline over operational costs while maintaining revenues and margins, and increasingly transforming their business models for decades to come. As a result, our clients are investing across the board – from refreshing their operational strategy to implementing solutions that can scale across their enterprise.

The opportunity

Recognizing the need of our clients, we have formulated a sector strategy focused on the four significant dimensions: Digital Operations; Next Generation Back Office; Transact to Transform to Operate, and Energy Transition and Decarbonization solutions. Each of these areas involves significant operational transformation by engaging teams in the innovative application of technology in our clients’ businesses. In your role as a Sector Technology Manager, you will work with EY’s broad technology consulting capability teams to support integrating technology innovation into our transformative solution delivery to drive significant value for our clients with a focus on Land and GIS data, systems and business processes. This is a high-profile position that will work with Energy industry technology leaders and client serving teams across many EY practices.

The Oil and Gas TC team is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Land management and GIS Specialist to join our growing consulting team to help expand our Land Administration solutions and support consulting projectes related to lease administration, GIS and regulatory compliance within the upstream oil and gas sector. This role involves assisting clients with challenges related to land data management, polygon generation, spatial analysis, GIS application administration and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Applicants should have an interest in understanding the longer-term opportunities for enabling the growth of all the underlying solutions. This role will require supporting development and execution of strategies that drive business growth, market expansion, and competitive advantages, as well as lead the delivery of services. This consulting manager will be responsible for supporting the relationships internal and external to the technology consulting organization and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a combination of analytical and problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, GIS and land management consulting services delivery management and the capacity to adapt to changing dynamics and market trends.

Key responsibilities

As Energy companies explore opportunities to optimize their operational efficiency, you will help our clients understand areas to achieve operational excellence by examining their processes and tools for Land and GIS examining operational KPI’s that drive costs and revenue. You will help our clients by crafting a strategy in line with their long-term goals or by implementing innovative and data driven digital solutions to drive speed to value. You will lead cross-competency teams within EY to bring the greatest value for our clients. You will help manage commercially viable engagements for EY.

You will help to integrate GIS technology capability into our pursuits to differentiate our service offerings; help develop our ‘Go to Market’ strategy, help develop sales collateral and solution materials to position EY in the market. You will learn about the various competencies and capabilities within EY. You will play an active role in the sales to delivery lifecycle of engagements.

These roles and responsibilities can evolve and adapt based on the organization’s growth and trajectory, industry shifts, and strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include developing and executing on the organization’s strategic vision, collaborating with key stakeholders to align on areas of growth and expansion, and leading the delivery of services across a global, cross functional team. Key areas of focus for this role will include:

• Program management and Delivery: Lead the delivery of consulting services and drive successful outcomes according to client objectives and key results. Spearhead the planning, execution, and governance of Land Management projects and across multiple geographies. Manage large-scale services engagements, delivering consistent results in customer satisfaction and service delivery. Ensure alignment with global standards and deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction. Oversee distributed, cross-functional teams delivering lease administration, data management, polygon generation, analysis, GIS application administration and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lease Administration: Utilize GIS technology to map and track lease boundaries, manage spatial lease data, and ensure accurate representation of property rights and encumbrances.
• Cartography: Create, update, and maintain high-quality geospatial maps and visualizations that support land management, lease negotiations, and decision-making.
• Data Analysis: Analyze spatial data to identify trends, optimize asset management, and provide insights that support lease planning and risk assessment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure spatial data aligns with local, state, and federal land use regulations, environmental restrictions, and reporting requirements.
• Coordination with Front and Mid-Office Teams: Collaborate with stakeholders to align GIS data with business strategies, ensuring lease management supports corporate objectives and operational efficiency.
• Reporting and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate GIS-based lease records, generate reports for internal and regulatory use, and ensure proper documentation of lease agreements and land assets.
• Communication: Activate the necessary communication channels to effectively distribute updates across the organization, foster a sense of belonging and inclusion for onshore and

offshore teams, support knowledge sharing, and contribute to organizational transparency especially during periods of heavy change.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of consulting services and drive successful outcomes according to client objectives and key results.
  • Streamline operational policies, processes, and tools to align with SLA and reporting requirements.
• Leverage sector and product expertise to advise team on how to, and directly participate I, the design and implementation of solutions to resolve challenges. Track progress and dependencies to identify and resolve any bottlenecks or challenges that arise. Develop and foster relationships with key client leadership and drive strategic alignment to client’s long-term vision.
• Specific focus on day-to-day delivery, with attention on the details of the client engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact and trusted advisor
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging new ideas and creative approaches to business

growth

Skills and attributes for success

• Possess an understanding of the Oil & Gas Industry, including emerging trends, best practices,

and regulatory requirements

• Experience with Oil & Gas-specific industry business processes and commonly used enterprise software in areas such as land management software GIS systems, as well as surrounding technologies.
• Manage concurrent activities and prioritize work of complex strategic programs with tight

deliverables and a strong attention to detail

• Create effective state-of-the-business or point-of-view presentation materials for executive

updates, client discussions, and strategic pursuits

• Aptitude to analyze data and identify trends/observations to drive data-driven decision-making
• Leverage his/her background in communications and organizational problem-solving to solve for

executive level challenges

• Communicate issues and risks to project teams and stakeholders to provide visibility, facilitate

resolution and escalate when necessary.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience and high proficiency working with O&G Land Management Applications and technology tools – ESRI Suite, Tobin, Quorum, Python and FME
• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a management or technology consultant and / or a Leader in the IT field or comparable industry experience, preferably supporting Land or GIS applications
• Experience working in a consulting product management or professional services role within Oil and Gas industry, a professional services firm, and/or accounting firm.
• Proven leadership experience in managing digital transformation projects, large-scale transitions and consulting services engagements.
• A results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on empathy, proactive problem-solving, and relationship-building.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet aggressive deadlines.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance or a related discipline.
• Understanding of oil and gas business functions (e.g., Operations, Supply chain, Maintenance, etc.) across the value chain (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream)
• Understanding of technology strategy, operating models and technology enablement in the oil and gas business
• Demonstrated ability to liaise between business, technology, and vendor teams
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills.
• Availability to travel as required by clients
• A valid passport, or the ability to obtain one is required.

What we look for

We’re looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk and supply chain industries and be part of building something that has never been done before. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $141,200 to $258,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $169,500 to $294,300. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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