Vice President-Commercial (Power)

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Annual discretionary bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a Vice President of Commercial in its Integrated Logistics Solutions and Power Generation team to lead strategy, revenue growth, and customer engagement across assets and services. The person in this role will shape commercial direction and ensure opportunities are evaluated, negotiated, and executed with long-term value creation.

The executive will drive cross-functional collaboration, build scalable processes, and mentor teams to deliver measurable results aligned with

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in commercial leadership, business development, or related fields.
• Proven ability to create and execute commercial strategy and grow customer relationships.
• Strong financial acumen in evaluating revenue opportunities, margins, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy, business development, and growth planning for markets and assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and advance revenue opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead or support complex commercial negotiations including contracts and pricing.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, legal, engineering, project management, and leadership to evaluate opportunities.

Skills

Senior-level commercial leadership

Business development

Strategic negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, economics

Job description

Vice President-Commercial (Power) (Finance)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Purpose:

We are seeking a Vice President of Commercial in our Integrated Logistics Solutions and Power Generation team to lead commercial strategy, business development, customer engagement, and revenue growth. This new role will help shape the organization's commercial direction and ensure opportunities are evaluated, negotiated, and executed in alignment with business goals, operational capabilities, and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate is a strategic commercial leader who can build strong customer relationships, identify market opportunities, lead complex negotiations, and work across functions to turn commercial strategy into results.

Qualifications:

• Senior-level experience in commercial leadership, business development, marketing, sales, account management, strategy, finance, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop commercial strategy, grow customer relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and deliver business results.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience evaluating revenue opportunities, margins, contracts, risks, and long-term value.
• Ability to work effectively across executive leadership, operations, finance, legal, technical teams, customers, and external partners.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead in a new or evolving role, build structure, and establish practical processes that support growth and accountability.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, economics, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, logistics, utilities, industrial services, transportation, or another asset-based commercial environment.
• Experience managing major customer accounts, commercial contracts, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, or large-scale business development initiatives.
• Familiarity with market analysis, pricing strategy, contract economics, capital project evaluation, and operational readiness considerations.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred but not required.

Position Impact:

• This role will help the organization strengthen commercial discipline, improve opportunity evaluation, deepen customer relationships, and align growth initiatives with operational and financial performance. As a new leadership position, it will play an important role in shaping commercial strategy and building scalable practices for future growth.
  

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
  
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
  
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
  

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Yes
  

Other responsibilities:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial strategy, business development, and growth planning for assigned markets, customers, assets, services, or business lines.
• Identify, evaluate, and advance new revenue opportunities, strategic partnerships, customer solutions, and market expansion initiatives within the Integrated Logistics Solutions and Power Generation markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, industry participants, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead or support commercial negotiations, including contracts, amendments, pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Partner with operations, finance, legal, engineering, project management, and executive leadership to evaluate commercial opportunities and execution requirements.
• Develop business cases, economic analyses, deal recommendations, and decision materials for leadership review.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, regulatory considerations, and industry developments that may affect commercial strategy.
• Support growth targets through disciplined commercial planning and execution.
• Establish clear commercial processes, reporting, and performance measures for pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and leadership visibility.
• Represent the organization professionally in customer meetings, industry discussions, and strategic negotiations.

ABOUT US

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well‑being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline:

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation:

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms:

Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement:

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.