Matt Napiorkowski
About Matt Napiorkowski
Matt Napiorkowski is the Agile Program Management Office Manager at ExxonMobil, leading a global team and fostering a Lean Agile mindset.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Matt Napiorkowski currently serves as the Agile Program Management Office Manager at ExxonMobil. Since assuming this role in 2020, he has been based in Spring, Texas, United States. In this capacity, he leads a global team with members located in Houston, Buenos Aires, Budapest, and Kuala Lumpur. His responsibilities include governing the Foundation Infrastructure portfolio by means of centralized coordination, measurement, and forecasting.
Previous Positions at ExxonMobil
Before becoming the Agile Program Management Office Manager, Matt Napiorkowski held several key positions at ExxonMobil. From 2019 to 2020, he was the Lean Portfolio Advisor & Agile Coach, a role where he was instrumental in fostering a Lean Agile mindset within the organization. Prior to that, he was the Staff Development Manager from 2018 to 2019. In 2018, he also worked as the Proxy & Application Delivery Controller Engineering Supervisor for 7 months in The Woodlands, TX. From 2014 to 2018, he served as the Global Lab Support Supervisor. Notably, he took an International Travel Sabbatical in 2014 for 7 months. His earlier roles at the company include UNIX Operations Team Lead (2012-2014), SharePoint and Web Hosting Consulting Analyst (2010-2012), and Site Application Coordinator (2008-2010).
Educational Background
Matt Napiorkowski completed his studies at The University of Texas at Austin, where he majored in Management Information Systems, General. He obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree from 2005 to 2008. This educational foundation has been pivotal in his career, equipping him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various roles within the IT and management sectors.
Early Career Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Matt Napiorkowski worked at Anadarko Petroleum as an IT Analyst Intern III in 2007. This role, which he held for 11 months, provided him with valuable industry experience and laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions at ExxonMobil.
Contributions to Lean Agile Practices
In his current role, and previous roles, Matt Napiorkowski has played a crucial part in fostering a Lean Agile mindset across different levels of the organization. By coaching product teams, program teams, and executives, he has helped integrate agile methodologies into the company's workflow. His efforts in this area are aligned with his responsibilities of centralized coordination, measurement, and forecasting within the Foundation Infrastructure portfolio.