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Paul W. Armstrong

Paul W. Armstrong

Bakersfield

Summary

Strategic Product Management Leader with a proven record of enterprise-wide impact across the oil, energy, and automotive sectors. With over 15 years at Chevron and 14 years in the auto industry, I specialize in leading high-performing teams, driving complex digital transformations, and scaling product operations that align with business goals and customer needs.

My experience spans upstream operations, Agile/SAFe program delivery, Lean Six Sigma, and product lifecycle leadership—from strategy to launch—within regulated, high-stakes industries. I’ve led global initiatives, optimized large portfolios, and built the foundation for successful M&A integrations. Known for turning ambiguity into clarity and vision into execution, I bring a strong mix of product intuition, technical fluency, and operational excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager, Production Accounting & Balancing

Chevron
01.2024 - Current
  • Own product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Energy Components (EC), hydrocarbon balancing, and enterprise production data systems. Lead modernization of EC and FlowCAL gas measurement integration to enable end-to-end field-to-financial traceability and operational accuracy. Lead M&A integration of EC into Chevron, ensuring platform continuity, data integrity, and strategic alignment across newly acquired assets. Drive Idle Well Management solutions and align workflows to ISO standards to improve production efficiency across offshore, deepwater, shale, heavy oil, and complex facility assets. Integrate upstream operations with midstream and downstream systems to enable full value chain optimization. Guide SAFE Agile teams through enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.
  • 15 years 1 month

Enterprise Continuous Improvement Alliance- Agile

Chevron
Houston
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Led Agile product improvement strategy across 14 digital platforms, enhancing Chevron’s enterprise portfolio.
  • Defined and scaled Agile best practices, ensuring consistency in delivery and product value realization.
  • Implemented flow metrics and Lean portfolio management to increase visibility and improve team alignment.
  • Developed product management canvases and Agile operating models to standardize digital delivery processes.

Agile Program Manager - Corporate Affairs

Chevron
San Ramon
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Served as Agile Program Manager and Release Train Engineer (RTE) for Chevron’s Corporate Affairs digital portfolio, delivering enterprise-scale business and technology solutions aligned with communications, public policy, ESG, and corporate responsibility priorities. Orchestrated Agile delivery across multiple product teams, leading PI (Program Increment) planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and cadence synchronization.
  • Established and evolved Lean Portfolio Management practices, implementing enterprise-level portfolio kanban systems, backlog prioritization frameworks, and cross-functional alignment rituals. Partnered with business owners and product leaders to define OKRs and strategic investment guardrails, ensuring value delivery and transparency across digital initiatives.
  • Enabled data-driven decision making by embedding flow metrics, Agile analytics, and integrated dashboards across teams. Provided Agile coaching and operating model design to increase team maturity and product delivery efficiency. Acted as a connector between functional teams and enterprise platforms, helping scale Agile practices across content governance, compliance, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement systems.
  • 1 year 1 month

Digital Product Manager – Surface and Subsurface Data Systems, Field Operations

Chevron
Bakersfield
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Led a multidisciplinary portfolio of digital, operational, and regulatory initiatives supporting Chevron’s San Joaquin Valley assets. Directed teams and product lines spanning Energy Components, Well Reliability, FieldAssist, Foresite, and Idle Well Management—aligning engineering, field operations, and enterprise digital platforms.
  • Spearheaded development of a full asset lifecycle tool, standardizing technical workflows and data handoffs across functions. Guided multiple Agile delivery teams and product owners through major IT system migrations, platform modernization, and adoption of integrated digital tools.
  • Led field operations workflow improvement projects, including the design and implementation of best practices and monitoring frameworks for heavy steam injection operations—enhancing thermal recovery and compliance. Served as business SME for production data quality, reporting standards, and analytics requirements across the unit.
  • Developed a comprehensive value chain framework to guide business units in aligning reporting, KPIs, and data analytics standards. Enabled consistent field-to-financial data flows and decision support across production, engineering, and regulatory functions.
  • Directed UIC (Underground Injection Control) readiness efforts, engaging directly with California state regulatory staff to ensure audit-ready, transparent data environments. Oversaw well competency test scheduling, functional assurance, and digital readiness programs for asset teams.
  • 3 years 5 months

Digital Program Manager & Production Technologist – Decision Support Center

Chevron
01.2012 - 03.2019
  • Served in dual-capacity leadership across operations and digital transformation in a high-risk asset within Chevron’s centralized Decision Support Center (DSC). Managed day-to-day field logistics, asset integrity, and operations coordination, while also leading digital innovation projects that redefined enterprise monitoring, execution, and decision support capabilities.
  • Operational Leadership & Field Execution: Oversaw centralized control of field logistics, facilities, and steam scheduling across thermal operations. Directed well shut-ins for drilling, coordinated maintenance and repair programs, and managed facility shutdowns and upgrade projects. Acted as frontline lead during high-consequence operations including incident response, facility exception management, and control room monitoring. Delivered end-to-end coordination of drilling rig logistics and maintained real-time visibility into well and facility health using SCADA, OSIsoft PI, and custom analytics.
  • Digital Strategy & Innovation: Led major IT evolution programs to standardize sources of record and unify functional workflows for oil & gas logistics, drilling, execution, and exception management. Partnered closely with end users to define tool requirements, lead UI development, and deploy decision-support dashboards using SQL, Spotfire, PI Vision, and Seeq. Directed the development of AI/ML-powered tools for anomaly detection, forecasting, and alerting in live operations environments.
  • Created and deployed subsurface and surface monitoring tools, including tilt meter and satellite-based surveillance systems, facility condition monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and exception response solutions. Standardized and upgraded SCADA and OSIsoft AF systems to support integrated workflows, and presented digital innovation outcomes at Chevron technical conferences and enterprise showcases.
  • 7 years 3 months

Heavy Oil Rod Pump Operator

Chevron
Fellows
07.2010 - 01.2012
  • Served as a frontline operator responsible for the safe, reliable production of cyclic steam wells in Chevron’s heavy oil fields. Managed a field area twice the standard coverage due to exceptional efficiency, technical leadership, and consistent delivery of complex operational tasks across high-pressure thermal assets.
  • Executed steam injection cycles, well start-ups and shut-downs, and artificial lift optimization through pump-off controller tuning and rod pump diagnostics. Performed rod pump card analysis to identify downhole issues, improve production efficiency, and recommend preventative maintenance actions. Led pumping unit swaps, surface system repairs, and well testing operations using automatic and trailer-based units.
  • Oversaw hazardous energy isolation, confined space entry permitting, and contractor safety through Chevron’s Permit to Work system. Conducted Level 4 audits and actively supported incident response and spill mitigation. Operated and maintained gas compressors, surface facilities, and flowlines across a wide variety of high-production wells.
  • Utilized SCADA, LOWIS, and EAM platforms for real-time monitoring, exception detection, and maintenance scheduling. Developed and implemented a Lean Sigma project to optimize well testing frequency and response coordination—reducing delays and enhancing data quality.
  • Served as an active member of the Motor Vehicle Safety Team, promoting safe driving practices across the business unit. Regularly performed Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations and contributed to the continuous improvement of Chevron’s safety culture. Championed digital adoption by peers and field leaders, introducing automated workflows and tools that improved efficiency and led directly to promotion into advanced technical and leadership roles.
  • 1 year 7 months

Finance Manager

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln
Bakersfield
05.2005 - 06.2010
  • 5 years 2 months
  • Managed financial reporting processes for dealership operations and performance evaluation.
  • Analyzed financial data to support strategic decision-making for dealership growth.
  • Managed auto loan applications and ensured compliance with company policies.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to facilitate financing options for customers.
  • Analyzed credit reports to assess borrower eligibility and risk levels.
  • Implemented strategies to streamline loan approval workflows and reduce turnaround times.

Education

Associate of Science -

Taft College
Taft, CA
06-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Petroleum Engineering

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Skills

  • Global cross-functional team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Product management
  • Digital transformation
  • Agile methodologies
  • Lean management
  • Project management

Certification

  • Acclaim Early Adopter
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Digital Translator Mentor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Manager, Production Accounting & Balancing

Chevron
01.2024 - Current

Enterprise Continuous Improvement Alliance- Agile

Chevron
01.2023 - 01.2024

Agile Program Manager - Corporate Affairs

Chevron
07.2022 - 07.2023

Digital Product Manager – Surface and Subsurface Data Systems, Field Operations

Chevron
03.2019 - 07.2022

Digital Program Manager & Production Technologist – Decision Support Center

Chevron
01.2012 - 03.2019

Heavy Oil Rod Pump Operator

Chevron
07.2010 - 01.2012

Finance Manager

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln
05.2005 - 06.2010

Associate of Science -

Taft College

Some College (No Degree) - Petroleum Engineering

University of North Dakota

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