Associate Director, Data Partnership - Upstream, Power & Gas

spgi; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

S&P Global's Enterprise Data Organization seeks an Associate Director to accelerate data strategy initiatives for Upstream, Power & Gas. You will connect CERA data partners with data stewards, operations managers, product, and technology to deliver high-impact data solutions.

Based in the United States, the role offers a base salary aligned with location and experience, plus eligibility for an annual incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management, data harmonization, or related fields within the energy industry.
• Experience bridging business needs with data management execution across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and business-case development skills with the ability to work across business teams and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas, recommendations, and progress updates to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Data Partnership - Upstream, Power & Gas to develop and implement a data strategy for S&P Global CERA aligned with broader S&P Global and Enterprise Data Organization strategies.
• Collaborate with Client, Product, Sales, Technology, Data, and other stakeholders to define and execute a data strategy that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Consult on client business problems, identify data needs, present data-driven solutions, and create practical development roadmaps for stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Translate S&P Global CERA strategy into actionable goals and measurable targets for the Enterprise Data Organization while clearly articulating the value and business rationale.
• Work closely with Data Operations, Data Stewardship, Quality & Customer, and other EDO teams to define data quality, timeliness, comprehensiveness, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a conduit between S&P Global Energy CERA and the EDO, promoting active communication across the organization on opportunities, progress, and the health of EDO-sponsored projects.

Skills

Data management

Data harmonization

Stakeholder management

Business development

Communication

Energy industry experience

Tools

SQL

ETL

Data visualization

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team

The Enterprise Data Organization is dedicated to leveraging S&P Global's extensive data coverage to deliver innovative solutions across the enterprise. The EDO CERA Data Partnership team sits at the intersection of business stakeholders and data execution, delivering high-quality, purpose-driven data through standardization and harmonization.

As part of this collaborative and cross-functional team, the Associate Director will help connect S&P Global CERA, Data Stewards, Operations Managers, Product, and Technology to accelerate data strategy initiatives for Upstream, Power, and Gas.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Partner with the Director of Data Partnership - Upstream, Power & Gas to develop and implement a data strategy for S&P Global CERA aligned with broader S&P Global and Enterprise Data Organization strategies.
• Collaborate with Client, Product, Sales, Technology, Data, and other stakeholders to define and execute a data strategy that meets and exceeds client expectations.
• Consult on client business problems, identify data needs, present data-driven solutions, and create practical development roadmaps for stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Translate S&P Global CERA strategy into actionable goals and measurable targets for the Enterprise Data Organization while clearly articulating the value and business rationale.
• Work closely with Data Operations, Data Stewardship, Quality & Customer, and other EDO teams to define data quality, timeliness, comprehensiveness, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a conduit between S&P Global Energy CERA and the EDO, promoting active communication across the organization on opportunities, progress, and the health of EDO-sponsored projects.

Compensation/Benefits Information

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $113,001 to $128,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is not eligible for additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus or sales commission plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management, data harmonization, business development, or a related field within the energy industry.
• Experience bridging business needs and data management execution across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational management and business case development skills, with the ability to work across business teams and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas, recommendations, and progress updates to leadership.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Upstream, Power, and Gas data.
• Experience with data management tools and technologies, including SQL, ETL, and data visualization tools.
• Experience supporting customers and participating in commercial conversations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to build trust quickly, simplify complexity, connect stakeholders, drive alignment, and follow through effectively in a matrixed environment.

Right to Work Requirements

This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

What's In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

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