IT Business Relationship Manager

Responsibilities

• Identifying, developing, and fostering strategic partnerships with Oxy business leadership to increase trust in IT services and ensure IT is aligned with business priorities.
• Facilitate the proper alignment of IT strategies with business strategies.
• Connect the appropriate personnel to assess the value of incoming business requests or initiatives, creating business cases with a value assessment where necessary.
• Continuously improve the BRM practice through enhancements in process, procedures, measures, technology, and information.

• Four‑year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technology, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience working with or leading end‑user IT support teams.
• Broad understanding of the various components of information technology – concepts, technologies, architectures, and strategies.
• Solid understanding of the IT organization, IT tools, and processes.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good understanding of Oxy’s various lines of business – Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Midstream, Marketing, Low Carbon Ventures, etc.
• Ability to identify and connect the right individuals within Oxy to drive results.
• Ability to transition concepts and ideas into business requirement documents and business cases.
• Focus on technology and innovation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both up and down the organization, both IT and Oxy lines of business, to drive business value and achieve business results.
• Strategic thinking and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Ability to manage difficult situations and defuse conflict.
• Self‑motivated and results‑oriented.
• Organizational and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks, demands, and issues across multiple teams and lines of business.

• Project Management certification such as PMP or CSM.
• Knowledge of common risk management processes or frameworks.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethics.

Relocation will not be provided. Occidental does not offer sponsorship of employment‑based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Primary

Location:

Houston, TX, United States. Organization: OPC.

Schedule:

Full‑time.