Director-Business Operations (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
As the Director of Business Operations, this role provides analytical and coordination support for CCO in assessing strategic and operational performance for all Tallgrass Commercial & Business Development units. Leads strategic analytics, continuous improvement projects, and conceptualizes and implements progressive change and transformation initiatives. Supports commercial & business development operations.
This role is part of a creative, dynamic work environment that collaborates with supportive colleagues across the organization.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and experience
• Requires a bachelor's degree with an MBA, MPA or CSA preferred.
• Looking for 5-10 years of experience in a commercial / business development or scheduling environment in a mid-stream environment.
• Must have demonstrated experience in a business leadership role with a focus on executive-level advising, project execution and cross-functional/sector collaboration in a challenging stakeholder landscape.
Skills
To thrive in this position, the following skills are required:
• Superb organizational skills to effectively prioritize multiple, diverse tasks in a complex environment
• Ability to develop and challenge business cases with stakeholders
• Action and results oriented with strong analytical, strategic thinking capability
• Well-developed influencing skills with the ability to obtain alignment between high-level stakeholders
• Creative problem-solving capability with the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
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.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.Role and responsibilities
Drives definition and implementation of the Commercial strategy, including:
• Acts as the eyes and ears for commercial leadership regarding business development/ commercial topics, policies, or other initiatives that impact Tallgrass initiatives.
• Communication (ensure each Tallgrass commercial leadership team member, and others as needed, are aware of the goals, activities and results)
• Streamlines communication and information flow within the commercial department through management of the communication and organization structures.
• Assists with organizational assessments
• Drives overarching business processes such as long-term capability plans, strategic workforce planning, employee engagement survey follow up that is cross functional
• Drives operational efficiency and optimization by identifying process synergies and best practices
• Collects and analyzes commercial project financial data to provide management with internal reports
• Performs routine business analysis using various techniques, e.g. statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, data mining.
• Develop and implement systems to capture market analysis and business operation information.
• Presentation development
ABOUT US
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 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.
CO & NV currently -- 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.
