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EPMA, Inc.

Application Development Manager – Gas Pipeline Management Systems

EPMA, Inc., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Our client is looking for exceptional

Application Development Manager – Gas Pipeline Management Systems

to join their team in Houston, TX. Contract- Long term- Extendable. Location - Houston TX-Downtown- 5 days a week onsite. Oil and Gas industry

Not accepting -C2C, OPT, CPT candidates.

Summary Our client is seeking an experienced

Application Development Manager

to lead the design, delivery, and support of complex software solutions supporting

gas pipeline transportation and trading operations . The ideal candidate will have a proven background in leading development teams and strong domain experience in

natural gas pipeline management , covering areas such as

rates, contracts, nominations, confirmations, scheduling, allocations, capacity release, and invoicing .

Key Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional application development team in delivering enhancements and new capabilities across gas pipeline systems.

Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from design to deployment and maintenance.

Collaborate with business units to translate commercial and operational requirements into technical specifications.

Ensure integration between pipeline management modules:

nominations, confirmations, scheduling, invoicing , etc.

Optimize system architecture for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Maintain compliance with FERC and other regulatory frameworks where applicable.

Guide DevOps and QA best practices, with focus on continuous delivery and testing automation.

Essential Experience & Skills

5–10 years

of hands-on experience in

natural gas pipeline transportation systems

(TMS or TMS-like platforms).

Strong understanding of industry operations:

Contract Management

Nominations & Confirmations

Scheduling & Allocations

Capacity Release

Rate & Tariff Management

Invoicing/Billing

Experience managing software developers (onshore/offshore) in an agile or hybrid environment.

Technical stack experience (examples):

.NET or Java backend

Oracle or SQL Server databases

Integration via APIs/EDI with third-party trading/transport systems.

Proven leadership skills and ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

Desirable (Nice-to-Have)

Familiarity with industry platforms like

Quorum ,

P2 Energy Solutions , or

custom in-house pipeline systems .

Previous experience in roles at a

midstream operator ,

pipeline company , or

gas utility .

Candidate Profile

8–15 years in natural gas pipeline transportation systems (TMS, Quorum, or in-house)

Direct experience in

contractual and operational processes

(nominations, confirmations, scheduling, etc.)

3–5 years in a

leadership or Application Development Manager role

Strong technical background with experience in custom enterprise applications (likely .NET or Java-based)

Experience integrating pipeline apps with invoicing, billing, and trading platforms

Oil and Gas experience is a must

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across tech and commercial teams

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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