E&P IT Operations Manager

E&P IT Operations Manager

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Exploration and Production (E&P) IT Operations Manager leads and governs IT, application, and data operations across MOL Group E&P entities. The role ensures business continuity, service quality, cost-efficiency, and alignment with business needs with leading a team of 10-15, manage vendor, performance and compliance as well as acting as the primary escalation point for major operational issues.

If all the above resonates with your experience then your place is here with us an The Exploration and Production (E&P) IT Operations Manager based in Budapest Mol Campus.

Main responsibilities:

People Management

• Lead and develop the E&P IT Operations, application, and data teams.

• Mentor the team to deliver high-quality solutions and uninterrupted operations.

• Communicate clearly regarding team goals, deadlines, and required training.

• Foster trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive teamwork.

• Promote compliance with company regulations and internal strategies.

E&P IT Application Operation

• Manage Operations: Own availability, performance, and SLAs for E&P IT applications and data platforms.

• Lifecycle & Support: Coordinate deployment, maintenance, and automation while working with internal IT teams.

• Compliance & Audits: Lead operational audit processes and manage the lifecycle of findings.

• Vendor Management: Oversee 3rd party vendors, contracts, and OPEX efficiency.

Drive and supervise the E&P IT Application Operation activity

• Lead E&P IT Operations: Manage application performance, availability, and SLAs.

• Coordinate Deployment & Support: Oversee portfolio maintenance, infrastructure, and automation.

• Manage Audits & Vendors: Handle compliance, 3rd-party contracts, and OPEX efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Infrastructure, DAII, Architecture, and Delivery teams.

• Data Operations & Information Management

• Data Integrity: Ensure data availability, quality, compliance, and secure access.

• Pipeline Management: Oversee operational data pipelines, interfaces, and GIS visualization.

• Cross-team Collaboration: Align with data governance and collaborate with infrastructure and architecture teams.

Escalation Management

• Issue Resolution: Serve as the main escalation point for technical and customer issues.

• Process Improvement: Balance daily operations with development tasks to improve software lifecycle metrics.

• Monitoring & Analysis: Implement tools for system monitoring, logging, and proactive incident management.

Drive and supervise the E&P IT Delivery:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement (e.g.: infrastructure, cybersecurity, DAII team) new technology solutions and delivery of new developments. 

• Lead and enforce operational and software development procedures and policies.

• Evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency.

Main requirements:

• University or College degree 

• 5+ years proven work experience as team leader or manager in IT operation

• Ability to develop, implement and assess performance metrics

• Proven experience in leading application operations, data operations or business-critical IT support organizations.

• Experience in vendor, contract, budget and operational performance management. Experience in international or matrix organization is an advantage.

• Client-based service approach

• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization

• Strong analytical and organization skills

• Solution seeking, delivery-oriented mindset required.

• Adaptability to demanding circumstances that require timely and accurate responses

• English - strong verbal and written communication skills

• Driving license

What we offer:

• One of the biggest Hungarian based multinational environment

• International projects, with occasional business trips abroad

• Professional trainings

• Professional advancement – within MOL Local or MOL Group

• Challenging multinational projects you can be involved

• Experienced Team you can learn from

• Flexi time

• Annual bonus

• Maximalized - Gross 800.000 HUF - annual fringe benefits (with elements of SZÉP card, All you can move card, culture and sport event, health and pension insurance allowance, etc)

• Loyalty bonus (after 3 years of employment)

• Support at all stages of family life – baby born allowance, extra paid paternity leave, paid leave for single parents, MOL Égigerő kindergarten support and MOL Campus Égigerő daycare, school start support, student loan support)

• Support in difficult situations (health insurance support for employees with diability,advance salary payment, etc.)

• Preparation for retirement (pre-retirement support, pensioner benefits, company loyalty program)

• Awards and recognitions (extra leave days, project reward, leadership reward, etc.)

• Support for physical and mental well-being (fitness center, health programs and company help line)

• Other company benefits (MOL partner benefits, discounted fueling)

• Community building (MOL open day, family days, cooking days, Christmas concert)

• Discounted phone fleet package for family members

• Discounted MediCare health insurance for family members

• Life and accident insurance

• Travel allowance - 40 HUF/km

• 80%25 sick leave allowance

How to apply? 

If you wish to form the future with us, please submit your applications via our career site: www.mol.hu/karrier or in the case of question, please contact Andrea Juhász on +36 20 931- 1239 or [email protected] or connect with me on Andrea Juhasz - Senior Recruitment Specialist - MOL Group | LinkedIn 

At MOL Group, we know that our strength lies in diversity. During the selection process, we provide equal opportunities to all applicants with the appropriate qualifications and work experience, regardless of age, gender, disability, or reduced work capacity, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. At MOL Group, everyone matters.

If you have any specific needs related to your reduced work capacity at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform our recruitment team! We are happy to assist.