Colin Taylor

SENIOR IT OPERATIONS LEADER - Hands-on, pragmatic IT leader who loves working with team to deliver and improve.

Katy, Texas, United States

About

A seasoned IT leader with extensive experience in production information technology across multiple assets and diverse teams worldwide. Known for a people-first approach to leadership, I excel in environments that value transparency, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to various challenges and settings, I am committed to delivering reliable and trustworthy improvements. Seeking a role where I can contribute meaningfully, enjoy the work, and be a trusted team member For fun - AI generated this headline from wide range of recent feedback from over 80 colleagues. “Colin’s leadership style—one marked by integrity, global perspective, humor, and deep human connection. It’s testament not only to what he accomplished, but how he made people feel along the way.”

Experience

  • Information Technology Business Relationship Manager at Hilcorp
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Working closely with the business to get value from IT to contribute to a highly successful business

  • Hess Corporation (30 yrs)
    • Senior Manager Enterprise Systems
      Oct 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Leading global core teams covering Infrastructure, Service Management, Customer experience and business liaison for all of Hess' operating assets in Bakken, North Malay Basin and Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Guyana and GOM outside assets included too, but with smaller scope of technology support

    • Senior Manager Customer Success, Infrastructure and Service Management
      Sep 2020 - Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Leading global core teams covering Infrastructure, Service Management and customer service. Deeply involved in partnering with large outsourced workforce and improving the relationship and operational results. Core capabilities in my domain include Service management, Storage, backups, compute, cloud and on premise, Active directory, Service desk, deskside support, Audio visual support, Networking, workstations and software distribution, printing , project and program management, technical roadmaps, audit compliance, work management, team management and development, change management, database management, problem management, incident and request management, vulnerability remediation management, large scale fundamental upgrades etc

    • IT Global Operating assets manager
      Jan 2017 - Sep 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Responsible for building and embedding onsite and remote IT support teams for all Hess' operating assets in Gulf Of Mexico (GOM) , North Malay basin and Bakken. In addition support of fewer IT services for outside operated assets including Guyana and GOM