It Manager Strategy

SARA M. VARGAS

CONTACT INFORMATION

LinkedIn: Sarah Vargas : https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramvargas/

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic IT leader with over 30 years of global experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, and operations, primarily in the Oil & Gas sector. Proven success in aligning technology with business goals, leading cross-functional teams, and driving high-impact digital solutions. Recognized for innovative thinking, governance leadership, and delivering measurable value across complex environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

IT Strategy & Governance

Digital Transformation & Cloud

Project & Portfolio Management

IT Operations & Service Delivery

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Risk, Compliance & Security (CISSP, COBIT)

Mergers and Acquisition IT Integration

Multilingual: English, Spanish, Portuguese

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of IT Strategy & Planning

Brunei LNG Jun 2022 – Jun 2024

Accountable for IT Strategy, Planning, Portfolio Management, Demand Management, Vendor Supplier Management, IT Project Delivery, and Architecture.

Lead the development and endorsement of the IT Strategy and Cloud Strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Established IT governance and delivery frameworks, increasing project success rates.

Key advisor for SAP S/4HANA implementation and major digital initiatives.

IT Manager

BG/Shell Bolivia Jan 2012 – Jun 2022

End-to-end accountability for IT Management, IT Operations, and IM capabilities, successfully delivering multi-year Business/IT Strategic Plans.

Delivered digital solutions for exploration, wells, operations and construction projects generating ~$1.5M in 2019.

Efficiently managed IT for Mergers and Acquisitions reducing costs by 95% and enhancing local capabilities.

Championed the delivery and testing of Business Continuity Plans, ensuring successful execution during civic strikes and Covid-19 events

Developed and implemented the Information Management Strategy (IM) for physical and electronic records recognized as a benchmark during internal audits for others to follow.

Launched innovative cloud applications with $328K in added value.

Regional BRM

BG Group Sep 2008 – Sep 2012

Business Relationship Manager accountable for IT Services and Business/IT interface in Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, and Australia, and continuing as IT Manager for Bolivia.

Directed SAP regulatory enhancements in Brazil and onboarded QGC (3,000+ users).

South America IT Manager

BG Group Jan 2004 – Sep 2008

Accountable for the IT Teams in the South America region, covering offices in Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

Held the double role as IT Manager for BG Bolivia. During the role achieved the first regional IT organization with combined resources in Brazil and Bolivia.

IT Manager & Head of Information Management

BG Bolivia Aug 2002 – Jun 2004

Accountable for supporting 4 local sites, including the Gas Plant of La Vertiente and several wells and exploration remote campaigns.

Integrated local systems into BG global network; co-led $4M SAP rollout with India.

IT Manager

Transredes (Enron/Shell JV) Apr 1997 – Jul 2002

Gas/Oil Pipeline Joint Venture (Enron/Shell).

Implemented IT Services, Networks, SCADA and JD Edwards ERP across 32 locations. Led 9001 and 14001 Certifications. Managed a team of 15 people and over 500 users distributed across 32 locations in the country.

EDUCATION

Specialization in International Management Level 5, Chartered Management Institute UK (2006)

Master's in Business Administration, Harvard Institute for International Development (2000), Valedictorian, Best Thesis - Transredes S.A. Balanced Scorecard.

BS. Electronics and Computer Engineering, George Mason University (1990)

Other diplomas:

oDisruptive Strategy, Harvard Business School Online (2024)

oDiploma in Higher Teaching Education, Universidad Gabriel Rene Moreno (2022)

oDiploma in Management and Operation of Oil and Gas Companies, Universidad Gabriel Rene Moreno (2006)

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

ITIL v3, SCRUM Master, PMP-equivalent diplomas

CISSP Fast Track, COBIT, ISO standards (17799, 15408)

Leadership: Georgetown, LEADS, Global Competitiveness

Crisis & Risk Management, BCP, Emergency Response

COMMUNITY & INTERESTS

Volunteer leader: Manos AmiGAS, FAS Foundation, Rotary Club

Wellness advocate: Yoga, Cycling, Swimming, Zumba

Last update: May 2025

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