Odaliz V. Torres
Cypress,TX
Summary
Program Manager and Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in IT, finance, supply chain, and software development. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets exceeding $100 million. Expertise in developing scalable, data-driven processes that enhance efficiency and drive growth through strategic initiatives. Strong skills in financial management, procurement, and logistics analysis, ensuring timely project completion and operational support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subsurface & Surface Program Manager
CHEVRON
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Led Subsurface & Surface program portfolio (OPEX/CAPEX $400MM+); aligned budgets, licenses, procurement with business strategy and communications
- Managed 40+ software license renewals; streamlined license/contract lifecycle across multiple platforms
- FinOps Lead: Developed FinOps to drive efficiency of cloud cost to understand tradeoffs. Bringing finance technology, and business leadership together in cross-company collaboration to foster agility, innovation, and adaptation to change resulting in one of the biggest vendors to provide a credit of $10MM due to overcharging
- FinOps Lead: Delivered $43MM+ in cloud/software savings via Azure optimization, vendor negotiation with strategic initiatives and cost reduction with over 50+ vendors, and spend analysis for major negotiations
- Saved $10MM+ by automating PTS (Petro-Technical Suite) billing; reduced manual effort and errors
- Led VM optimization project (SLB/ESSy); cut computing costs by $33MM and enabled Internal On Demand billing, saving an additional $70MM from Azure and licenses
- Directed Subsurface BP2025 cost reduction strategy; achieved $42MM in savings; Surface reductions totaled $20MM
- Created real-time financial dashboards for Product Line Managers (PLMs); improved forecasting and cost transparency
- Developed contractor tracking tools (Fieldglass) to support service pause compliance; saved $10MM
- Implemented BU Digital Portfolio Tool (Power BI); centralized Azure work item tracking for all platforms and BUs
- Launched pilots for license/statistics tracking, contract expirations, and procurement plans to drive efficiency and cost reductions by more than 50%
- Collaborated with Finance, Supply Chain, and Product Managers to optimize financial dashboards and metrics
- Drafted and standardized license and vendor management processes across platforms; enhanced compliance and cost control
- Acted as SME on strategic projects; increased productivity and operational alignment across digital platforms resulting in cost savings for each platform of over $100MM
Gulf of America Digital Project Manager
CHEVRON
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Served as the primary digital lead for Drilling & Completions and Supply Chain, managing all new digital product initiatives across GOM
- Delivered $6MM+ in savings by launching the first automation solution for NOJVs and external vendor Peloton, achieving over 50% ROI
- Led development of PowerApps-based inventory management system for Supply Chain, realizing over 40% ROI and $3MM+ in cost savings
- Partnered with Exploration, Appraisal, D&C, and Major Capital Projects to embed digital capabilities, accelerating business value delivery
- Championed adoption of innovative technologies to enhance GOM performance, promoting a culture of agility and digital transformation
- Drove operational excellence in IT by ensuring safe, effective, and secure technology operations aligned with strategic business goals
- Identified and executed IT efficiency opportunities, enabling cost savings exceeding $15MM through simplification and optimization efforts
- Managed strategic workforce and project planning across cross-functional teams and departments within the Gulf of Mexico region
- Integrated diverse systems and teams to streamline operations and align digital solutions with enterprise objectives
Portfolio Manager & Platform UAO Lead – Earth Science & Technology
CHEVRON
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Led portfolio planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Earth Sciences & Tech Computing projects totaling $10MM–$60MM+
- Acted as primary liaison to Unit Manager for all portfolio and resource planning activities
- Managed department headcount, resource allocation, and long-range planning across multiple BUs and departments
- Coordinated annual business plans, capital budgets, and OPEX forecasts across Earth Sciences and Technical Computing
- Reported spending and commitments against project budgets to senior leadership; included personnel, vendors, and inter-company charges
- Negotiated software/service contracts with vendors ranging from $3MM to $30MM+; ensured compliance with terms and timely payments
- Served as SME in vendor negotiation, project planning, and portfolio management
- Led cross-functional stakeholder meetings to align technical needs with financial and operational planning
- Ensured full program funding by coordinating internal engagements and business alignment efforts
Cost Controller – R&D Division
CHEVRON
12.2006 - 01.2012
- Supported R&D cost control for Houston and San Ramon teams; managed budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for $60MM+ projects
- Created ad-hoc financial reports, tracked capital and OPEX, and administered project cost control systems
- Managed project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), charge codes, and financial system interfaces
- Coordinated resource forecasting, invoice processing, and intercompany billing across multiple functions
- Submitted journal entries, reconciled TEA/travel expenses, and tracked CBRES/ITC charges using SAP BW and internal tools
- Developed spend curves, tracked contractor/employee hours, and conducted variance analysis for financial reporting
- Ensured compliance with project accounting standards and maintained audit-ready documentation
Education
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Planning
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Houston
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- PowerApps
- Power BI
- UiPath
- Python
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- MS Project
- Power Automate
- Primavera
- Agile Project Management
- Resource Planning
- Planning and Budgeting/Forecasting
- Accounting
- SharePoint Online (SPO)
- Adobe
- 65 WPM
- 10 Key by touch
- Ariba
- SAP/JDE
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Cloud cost optimization
- Vendor negotiation
- License management
- Data visualization
- Budget forecasting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Procurement strategy
- Operational efficiency
- Cost reduction
- Digital transformation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Process automation
- Agile methodologies
- Agile projects
- KPI tracking
- Budget development
- Remote team management
- MS office applications
- Risk analysis and management
- Scope management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Partnership development
- Software documentation
- Strategic direction
- Supply chain management
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Problem-solving
Certification
- SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager Certificate
- SAFe Release Train Engineer Certificate
- SAFe Scrum Master Certificate
- UI Path Certificate
- Chevron Design Thinking Certification
Awards
- Woman’s Network – Women in IT, 2025
- Woman’s Network – Speaker Month, 2012, 2017
- Portfolio Manager of the Year, 2013 to 2017
- Mentor Appreciation, 2012 & 2013 & 2022
Accomplishments
Woman’s Network – Women in IT 2025
Woman’s Network – Speaker Month 2012, 2017
Portfolio Manager of the Year 2013 to 2017
Mentor Appreciation 2012 & 2013 & 2022
Timeline
Subsurface & Surface Program Manager
CHEVRON
01.2020 - 07.2025
Gulf of America Digital Project Manager
CHEVRON
01.2017 - 12.2020
Portfolio Manager & Platform UAO Lead – Earth Science & Technology
CHEVRON
01.2012 - 07.2017
Cost Controller – R&D Division
CHEVRON
12.2006 - 01.2012
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Planning
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Houston
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