Director of Innovation

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Job Summary

Murphy is committed to providing energy that empowers people and positively impacts lives. To further this commitment, we are seeking an experienced Director of Innovation to lead our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving innovation and growth by identifying new opportunities, fostering a culture of innovation, and implementing new processes and technologies that enhance capital efficiency, safety, and sustainability across our operations. This role requires a visionary leader who can leverage emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain our competitive edge in the oil and gas sector.

The Director of Innovation will report to the CIO in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company’s innovation roadmap aligned with business objectives, focusing both on digital as well as operational innovation.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders including senior management and operations teams to prioritize projects with highest Expected ROR

Cultivate partnerships with external technology providers, startups, and academic institutions.

Lead a team of innovators and collaborate cross-functionally to drive transformative projects.

Identify and assess new technologies, tools, and methodologies relevant to upstream operations. Sponsor and help execute proofs of concept (POCs) and leverage internal relationships with Operations and Technology teams to scale successful ideas from POC to mass implementation.

Identify use cases of 5G, IoT, AI, data analytics, and other cutting-edge technologies to improve data driven decision making and capital efficiency.

Effectively manage the innovation budget to maximize value.

Establish metrics that measure the success and impact of innovation initiatives.

Implement digital solutions that optimize workflows, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and agility within the organization.

Empower individuals to be creative and innovative by providing an environment to test ideas and quickly apply learnings, establishing a continuous improvement culture to drive long term improvements.

Ensure intellectual property protection and compliance with industry regulations.

Promote a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment within the innovation team.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant field

Minimum 20 years’ experience in Operations, IT, Finance, or relevant field with minimum 10 years in a leadership role with increasing responsibilities focused on innovation, digital transformation, or organization transformation, preferably within the oil and gas sector

Demonstrated success in implementing digital transformation initiatives and deploying new technologies at scale

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable results.

Experience managing multidisciplinary relationships and driving cultural change towards innovation and continuous improvement

Knowledge of intellectual property management, cybersecurity, technology commercialization, and regulatory compliance

Ability to remain curious and open to embracing new ideas and opportunities while investigating emerging technologies and their potential future application

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of subsurface and exploration, drilling and completions, and upstream production operations is preferred.

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

Respect people, safety, environment and the law

Follow through on commitments

Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

Offer solution

Step up and lead

Don’t settle for “good enough”

Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

Show resilience

Lean into challenges

Support each other

Consider the implications

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