Manager of Data and Analytics

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. seeks a Manager of Data and Analytics to lead a team delivering BI/AI/ML platforms using Palantir Foundry. You will shape data strategy, govern data assets, and drive enterprise analytics across business units.

The role requires 5+ years in data/analytics leadership, strong technical SQL/Python skills, and experience building BI ecosystems with Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant technology experience, including team leadership.
• Proficiency with front-end tools (Visual Studio C#, Power BI, Palantir Foundry).
• Back-end ETL/automation skills (SQL, SSIS, SSAS, Python, PySpark).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and source control.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and BI platform experience.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development: mentor and manage a data analytics team.
• Platform Strategy & Development: design and optimize BI/AI&ML solutions using Palantir Foundry.
• Integration & Interoperability: enable unified enterprise analytics across units.
• Support & Maintenance: ensure platform reliability and performance.
• System Resiliency: address resiliency requirements with IT teams.
• Business Collaboration: partner with units to develop analytics solutions.
• Governance & Compliance: contribute to data governance policies and risk mitigation.
• Project Delivery: drive timely execution aligned with tech strategy.

Skills

Business Acumen

Communication

Requirements Analysis

Insight Generation

Team Management

Partnership Development

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Power BI

Visual Studio C#

SQL

SSIS

SSAS

Python

PySpark

R

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Overview: The Manager of Data and Analytics will lead a team responsible for designing, enhancing, integrating, and maintaining enterprise IT platforms that support Business Intelligence (BI), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), and reporting capabilities, leveraging the Palantir Foundry platform.

Essential Skills & Competencies

Business Acumen:

• Understand and evaluate organizational data structures and business processes.

Communication:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements Analysis:

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather requirements, assess data availability, and recommend improvements.

Insight Generation:

• Translate quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights aligned with business objectives.

Team Management:

• Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and resource allocation for the Data and Analytics team.

Partnership Development:

• Build relationships with external partners to scale analytics capabilities.

Problem Solving & Detail Orientation:

• Apply strong analytical skills and attention to detail to deliver accurate, high-quality outputs.

Risk Management:

• Exercise sound judgment in decisions impacting enterprise-wide operations.

What You Will Do

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and manage a team of data analysts and developers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Platform Strategy & Development: Oversee the design, development, and optimization of BI, AI/ML, and reporting solutions using Palantir Foundry.

Integration & Interoperability: Ensure seamless integration of data across business units to enable unified enterprise analytics and reporting.

Support & Maintenance: Provide ongoing operational support and maintenance to ensure platform reliability, stability and performance.

System Resiliency: Collaborate with IT technical teams to identify and address system resiliency requirements.

Business Collaboration: Partner with business units and IT stakeholders to develop solutions and advise on various opportunities.

Governance & Compliance: Contribute to the development and improvement of enterprise-wide governance for Palantir Foundry, including data access policies, ontology standards, user provisioning, auditing, and risk mitigation.

Project Delivery: Drive timely execution of projects aligned with Kinder Morgan’s technology strategy and project methodology.

Core Data Management: Identify and integrate core datasets into BI and AI frameworks to support advanced analytics.

Monitoring & Automation: Develop automated reporting and monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve platform issues.

Flexibility & Availability: Respond to business needs during and outside standard working hours as required.

What You Need

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics.

Technical Expertise:

• 5+ years of relevant technology experience, including team leadership.
• Proficiency in front-end tools (Visual Studio C#, Power BI, Palantir Foundry) and back-end ETL/automation (SQL, SSIS, SSAS, Python, PySpark).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and source code management.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience building BI platforms using Microsoft technologies (SQL Server, SSRS, SSAS, SSIS, Power BI).
• Familiarity with AI/ML programming languages (Python, PySpark, R).
• Preferred:
• Experience with Palantir Foundry and AIP.
• Background in data science.