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Senior Manager Information Technology Infrastructure

With a proud legacy and an exciting future, QEP Resources is a leading independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company focused on some of the most prolific resource plays in the continental United States.Our portfolio of low-cost, high-quality resource plays provides a solid foundation for sustainable growth with 731.4 MMboe of year-end 2016 proved reserves. In the second quarter of 2017, our total production of 13,860 Mboe consisted of approximately 35% crude oil, a substantial increase from 12% in 2012 and 8% in 2011.

IT Senior Management level professional with 20+ years of IT management experience. As a technology leader, I have established a proven ability to provide IT strategic direction, strong project management, leadership, and in-depth technical knowledge to align IT solutions with the company’s business and financial objectives. Recognized for the ability to interact with key business stakeholders across an organization and bridge IT technology to provide modern, secure, timely, cost-effective results. Excellent communicator with emphasis on customer relations and clear, professional presentations, focusing on risk analysis and ROI for the business. Successful in leading and motivating cross-functional teams of IT professionals through open communication, accountability, and autonomy to develop trust, inspire productivity, and promote a positive work environment. IT Technology Leader Specialties: •IT Strategic Direction & Roadmaps •Team Leader and Motivator •Project Management •Digital Transformation •Modernization •IT Transformation •IT Operations •IT Risk Management •M&A Assessment & Execution •Cloud - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS •Cloud Platforms – AWS, Azure, Google Cloud •Cloud Migration •Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity •Technology Security •Network Security •Systems Security •Cyber Security •Talent Acquisition •Team Management •Training & Development •Cross-Functional Collaboration •IT Vendor Management •ITIL •PCI & SOX Compliance