Transformation Manager

Talos Energy Careers • Houston, TX

6d

About The Position

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess overarching corporate strategy and break it down into clear, measurable, and time-bound initiatives that can be operationalized across the business. Partner with senior leaders to align strategic initiatives with corporate priorities. Define initiative scope, objectives, success metrics, interdependencies, and required resources. Provide structured frameworks and tools to ensure consistency and rigor in strategy execution. Lead the TO, managing enterprise-wide transformation activities, risks, and deliverables. Ensure all workstreams maintain momentum, operate according to defined goals and processes, and deliver high-quality outputs. Monitor progress and escalate risks, barriers, or cross-functional dependencies as needed. Provide subject-matter guidance on strategic planning, project structuring, change management, and performance measurement. Partner with initiative owners to refine business cases, validate assumptions, and ensure initiatives adhere to governance standards. Identify, assess, and manage change impacts across the organization, recommending mitigation strategies to minimize disruption. Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement through the TO. Prepare strategic presentations, analysis, and progress updates for the Board, Executive Management Team (EMT), and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Ensure Board-ready content meets expectations for accuracy, strategic relevance, and clarity. Support scenario planning, market assessments, and other strategic initiatives as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred. 8+ years of experience with management consulting, strategic planning, investment banking, enterprise transformation, or related field in operations. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation or enterprise-level initiatives. Experience working with senior executives and managing cross-functional teams. Demonstrated experience in change management and/or organizational effectiveness. Experience developing governance models, frameworks, and data-driven analysis. Deep understanding of practices in planning, accounting and finance Strong analytical capabilities Strong communication skills CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: There are no certificates, licenses or registrations required for this position. Certifications such as PMP, Prosci (Change Management), or Lean Six Sigma are considered assets. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with management consulting, strategic planning, investment banking, enterprise transformation, or related field in operations.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation or enterprise-level initiatives.
• Experience working with senior executives and managing cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience in change management and/or organizational effectiveness.
• Experience developing governance models, frameworks, and data-driven analysis.
• Deep understanding of practices in planning, accounting and finance
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Strong communication skills
• Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion.
• A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, Prosci (Change Management), or Lean Six Sigma are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Assess overarching corporate strategy and break it down into clear, measurable, and time-bound initiatives that can be operationalized across the business.
• Partner with senior leaders to align strategic initiatives with corporate priorities.
• Define initiative scope, objectives, success metrics, interdependencies, and required resources.
• Provide structured frameworks and tools to ensure consistency and rigor in strategy execution.
• Lead the TO, managing enterprise-wide transformation activities, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure all workstreams maintain momentum, operate according to defined goals and processes, and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Monitor progress and escalate risks, barriers, or cross-functional dependencies as needed.
• Provide subject-matter guidance on strategic planning, project structuring, change management, and performance measurement.
• Partner with initiative owners to refine business cases, validate assumptions, and ensure initiatives adhere to governance standards.
• Identify, assess, and manage change impacts across the organization, recommending mitigation strategies to minimize disruption.
• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement through the TO.
• Prepare strategic presentations, analysis, and progress updates for the Board, Executive Management Team (EMT), and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Ensure Board-ready content meets expectations for accuracy, strategic relevance, and clarity.
• Support scenario planning, market assessments, and other strategic initiatives as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees