Senior Manager, Market Intelligence

hpinc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne is seeking a Head of Market Intelligence in Tulsa to lead the global market, commercial and competitive intelligence function. You will establish a single source of truth for external data and translate signals into decision-ready perspectives for the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities include designing market models, dashboards and forecasts; hosting the weekly Global Commercial Intelligence call; preparing executive and Board briefings; building macro views; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, data analytics or related; advanced degree advantageous.
• 7–10 years of relevant work experience.
• Deep understanding of rig markets and the drivers of drilling demand, supply, utilization and pricing; knowledge of oil and gas macro fundamentals.
• Experience supporting senior executives and producing materials for executive leadership and Board.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for modeling and storytelling; knowledge of AI-enabled research tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of H&P's global market and competitive intelligence agenda, aligned with priorities and decision cycles.
• Create and maintain integrated market models, dashboards, forecasts, scenarios and recurring intelligence products.
• Host and lead the weekly Global Commercial Intelligence call, guiding the agenda and capturing actions.
• Organize and develop executive leadership and Board briefings on market conditions, competitors, and strategic themes.
• Build, document and refresh macro house views on priority topics with clear distinctions between facts and assumptions.
• Partner with FP&A, Investor Relations, Strategy, Commercial, Operations, Technology and regional leadership to embed intelligence in forecasts and decisions.
• Support investor communications with credible market context and analysis.
• Own the enterprise portfolio of market-data subscriptions and manage vendors/renewals to maximize value.
• Maintain relationships with third-party research providers and external networks; validate sources.
• Apply AI and automation to accelerate research while ensuring data integrity and governance.

Skills

Advanced Excel modeling

PowerPoint storytelling

AI-enabled research tools

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, data analytics or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength.

Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry's most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together.

Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne .

Location: Tulsa, OK or Houston, TX

Work Type: On-site

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At a Glance:

The Head of Market Intelligence will lead H&P's global market, commercial and competitive intelligence capability. The role will establish and maintain the company's authoritative "single source of truth" for the external data, analysis and insights that inform planning, strategy, commercial decisions and investor communications. Working across the enterprise, this leader will translate complex market signals into clear, decision-ready perspectives for the Executive Leadership Team, Corporate Finance, the Commercial organization and other key stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Lead the design and execution of H&P's global market and competitive intelligence agenda, aligned with corporate priorities and decision cycles.
• Create and maintain integrated market models, dashboards, forecasts, scenarios and recurring intelligence products for planning, strategy, investor relations and commercial teams.
• Host and lead the weekly Global Commercial Intelligence call, setting a focused agenda, drawing out regional perspectives, identifying implications and ensuring actions and insights are captured and shared.
• Organize and develop executive leadership and Board briefings on market conditions, competitors, strategic themes and emerging risks and opportunities.
• Build, document and refresh H&P macro house views across priority macro, commercial and strategic topics, clearly distinguishing facts, assumptions, scenarios and management judgments.
• Partner closely with FP&A, Investor Relations, Strategy, Commercial, Operations, Technology and regional leadership to ensure intelligence is embedded in forecasts, resource allocation and decision-making.
• Support investor communications with credible market context, peer and competitor analysis, data validation and presentation-ready content.
• Own the enterprise portfolio of market-data and research subscriptions: assess needs, manage vendors and renewals, eliminate duplication, control costs, manage access and maximize adoption and value.
• Maintain productive relationships with third-party research providers, industry experts, customers and other external knowledge networks; challenge external research where necessary and triangulate competing perspectives.
• Apply AI and automation to accelerate research, synthesis, content creation and knowledge retrieval while maintaining rigorous source validation, confidentiality, governance and human review.
• Establish standards for data quality, sourcing, version control and distribution, ensuring sensitive information is handled appropriately.

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, data analytics or a related discipline; an advanced degree is advantageous.
• 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Deep understanding of rig markets and the drivers of drilling demand, supply, utilization and pricing, together with strong knowledge of oil and gas macro fundamentals.
• Established knowledge of leading third-party research houses, their datasets, methodologies and strengths; a strong external network and credible provider relationships are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop market forecasts, scenarios and strategic insights from incomplete, conflicting or fast-changing information.
• Experience supporting senior executives and producing materials suitable for executive leadership and Board audiences.
• Advanced Excel capability, including model development, scenario analysis, data integration and quality control.
• Advanced PowerPoint and business-storytelling skills, with the ability to create concise, professional-grade presentations from complex analysis.
• Strong practical knowledge of AI-enabled research, synthesis and content-generation tools, together with sound judgment regarding validation, confidentiality and responsible use.
• Ability to communicate complex market dynamics clearly and persuasively in writing and in person, adapting the message for commercial, financial, executive and Board audiences.

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