Manager of Data and Analytics

Overview: 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. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Overview:

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

 

Qualifications:

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.

Why Join Kinder Morgan:

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

 

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

 

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.