Jana Boykin

About Jana Boykin

Results-driven and detail-oriented finance leader with over 20 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, specializing in financial modeling, strategic planning, and business development. Guided by my personal policy of working smarter, not harder, I am dedicated to optimizing processes and driving strategic outcomes that enhance efficiency and support growth.Throughout my career, I\'ve led and executed multiple successful software implementations, including Enersight, Anaplan, and Actenum DSO, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing run times by up to 200%. My approach is rooted in helping people reach their full potential, mentoring teams, and enabling decision-makers to access the critical information they need to make informed decisions.As an innovative problem solver and skilled communicator, I excel in building strong working relationships across all organizational levels to navigate and solve complex challenges. My ability to mentor and lead teams has been demonstrated through initiatives like the Enersight QC and Error Solving Workshop, which elevated the skills of planners across the company.I bring extensive experience in acquisitions, divestitures, and midstream financial modeling, particularly with gas plants and pipelines. My technical proficiency includes advanced use of tools such as Enersight, ARIES, Hyperion Essbase, Alteryx, Anaplan (Level 1 certified), VBA, and more. My commitment to continuous improvement, strategic execution, and empowering others has been instrumental in achieving impactful results in the energy sector.Specialties: Acquisition, divestitures, budget management, economic analysis, stochastic modeling, economic forecasting, statistical analysis, database design, data mining, and midstream financial modeling.

Experience

1. Sr Project Manager

   Quorum Software

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Provides strategic program support for enterprise planning software initiatives supporting Chevron’s adoption of new planning platforms. Leverages 20+ years of strategic planning experience and senior-level project management expertise to advise on implementation strategy, process alignment and streamlining, and cross-functional collaboration. Serves as a trusted advisor to program leadership and client stakeholders during periods of planning transformation.

Education

• Langston University

  BS

• LeTourneau University

  MBA