An opportunity to lead a dynamic Division Order and Owner Relations organization with a growing company that is expanding our footprint across several basins.
The
Division Order Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of division order and owner relations, including DO setup and maintenance, acquisition and divestiture support, process improvement, data integrity, and compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
The Division Order Manager serves as a key liaison between Land, Accounting, Legal, and Operations to support company goals and asset management strategies and will report to the Vice President of Land.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Manage and supervise the Division Order team, including the Owner Relation function.
- Oversee DOI setup, maintenance, and ownership changes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Resolve escalated ownership issues and landowner disputes.
- Close collaboration with Finance & Accounting, Land Operations, and Land Administration teams.
- Key support to acquisition and divestiture opportunities throughout negotiation, diligence, and integration cycles.
- Coordinate team's response to audit, litigation, A&D, and other 3rd party inquiries.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure ownership data integration throughout workflows and systems.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and contractual requirements.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices for division order management.
- Provide leadership reporting on ownership issues, risk, and trends.
- Lead system upgrades, conversions, and process improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and data accuracy.
- Serve as subject matter expert on division order and owner relation policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), establish departmental goals, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance, fostering professional growth and a culture of accountability.
- Lead suspense mitigation efforts and internal escheat activities to ensure compliance with state specific requirements.
Required Experience & Education:- Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Land Administration, Business, or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in Land Administration or Division Order, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong working knowledge of oil and gas ownership, lease, and contract administration.
- Experience with data management systems (e.g., LandVantage, TRDI, Quorum, P2 Land, SAP, etc.) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
