Manager, Analytical Solutions

Phillips 66; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 160,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

8% 401k match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Total well-being programs

Job summary

Phillips 66 in Bartlesville, OK is seeking a Manager, Analytical Solutions to lead a team of analytical scientists delivering data and insights that drive business decisions. You will oversee lab programs, methods, and projects while fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture aligned to the company’s strategy and values.

You will guide method development, data integrity, and regulatory compliance, partner with research, operations, and commercial teams, and steward budgets and staffing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field is required.
• 6+ years of experience in analytical chemistry techniques.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams or managing complex projects.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analytical scientists to deliver high-quality data and insights.
• Plan and deliver analytical projects and service contracts with aligned resources and timelines.
• Design and improve analytical methods, workflows, and quality programs to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with research, operations, and commercial teams to translate needs into clear scopes of work.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance expectations, coach team members, and create growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, equipment, and staffing for the analytical solutions area.
• Present complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Analytical chemistry techniques

Leadership / People management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

As a Manager, Analytical Solutions in our Energy Research & Innovation organization, you will lead a team of analytical scientists who deliver high-quality data and insights that bring solutions to the business at Phillips 66. You’ll oversee critical laboratory programs, methods, and projects while building an inclusive, high-performing team that is aligned to our strategy and values.

At Phillips 66, Lead Forward is our leadership approach. It defines how leaders show up, make decisions, and support their teams while delivering results in a complex, fast‑changing environment. Leaders at this level focus on setting clear direction, building trust, and helping their teams succeed. You’re expected to act with integrity, make timely and thoughtful decisions, and take ownership of outcomes while supporting collaboration across teams. This role is about leading people well, even when priorities change or the path forward isn’t always clear.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of analytical scientists, setting clear expectations, modeling integrity in safety and quality, and building an inclusive, high‑performing culture aligned to Phillips 66’s strategy.
• Own the planning, prioritization, and delivery of analytical projects and service contracts, ensuring resources are aligned, timelines are met, and stakeholders clearly understand progress and outcomes.
• Guide the design, execution, and continuous improvement of analytical methods, laboratory workflows, and the Analytical Solutions Quality Program so that data integrity, reliability, and regulatory expectations are consistently met and decisions are grounded in robust data.
• Partner across research, operations, and commercial teams to understand analytical needs, translate them into clear scopes of work, remove roadblocks, and co‑create solutions that balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement, encouraging the team to test new ideas, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate ambiguity while staying focused on delivering value.
• Set clear performance and development expectations, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and create growth opportunities so that individuals and the team build new capabilities and stay ahead of evolving business needs.
• Steward budgets, equipment, and staffing plans for the analytical solutions area, making thoughtful tradeoffs and transparent decisions that align with strategic priorities and uphold company standards.
• Communicate complex analytical findings, risks, and recommendations in clear, compelling ways to technical and non-technical audiences, using data and judgment to influence high-quality decisions across the business.

What You’ll Bring - Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field
• 6 or more years of experience utilizing analytical chemistry techniques
• 3 or more years of experience leading teams and/or managing complex technical projects
• Intermediate proficiency working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a related field
• 8 or more years of experience utilizing analytical chemistry techniques
• 3 or more years of formal people‑leadership experience managing scientific or technical teams
• Experience in the oil and gas industry, including familiarity with ASTM methods, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems
• Advanced proficiency with analytical techniques such as gas chromatography (GC), mass spectrometry (MS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and other relevant methods
• Proven track record of building high‑performing, inclusive teams and leading cross‑functional research, development, or analytical programs from concept through implementation
• Strong understanding of the chemical properties of petroleum, natural gas, renewable feedstocks, and related finished and intermediate products

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $160,200 – $195,800.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

At the Phillips 66 Bartlesville Business Operations & Innovation Center, employees from multiple business disciplines deliver critical support and solutions that enable strong operating excellence and growth opportunities for the company worldwide. Located 40 miles north of the urban city of Tulsa, Bartlesville offers the warmth of a close-knit community with the amenities of a much larger city. Home to 35,000, Bartlesville is a vibrant city rich in history, culture and resources that come from a town built around the energy industry. Recognized as one of the top 25 livable cities in the U.S., it’s easy to see citizens take pride in their community. Bartlesville boasts an affordable cost of living with lovely neighborhoods, a thriving downtown, arts and theater, parks and an extensive trail network. Also vital to the community, is the Bartlesville Public School District (BPSD). Among the state's 32 largest school districts, the BPSD is an award‑winning leader in STEM education K‑12, and the high school is ranked among the best in the state by U.S. News & World Report.

Total Rewards

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world’s energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer