Manager, Data and AI Strategy
About The Position
As Manager, Data & AI Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital innovation at ConocoPhillips. Reporting to the Manager of Digital and AI Capabilities, you will lead a team responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide data and AI strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. This role is about more than technology-it's about enabling smarter decisions, fostering a data-driven culture, and ensuring the ethical use of AI across our global operations. If you are passionate about leveraging data and AI to transform the energy industry and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or foreign equivalent
- 10 or more years of experience in data and analytics, with a proven track record delivering AI/ML solutions and data products
- Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodations) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis
- Strategic Influence: Ability to shape enterprise-wide strategies and gain alignment from senior leaders
- Innovation Leadership: Drives adoption of emerging technologies and fosters a culture of continuous improvement
- Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across technical, functional, and business teams
- Change Agility: Navigates complexity and leads transformation with confidence and clarity
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering solutions at scale
- Expertise in data science, AI/ML, cloud data platforms, and modern analytics stacks
- Experience implementing Responsible AI programs
- Experience developing and implementing AI or data strategies in large-scale organizations
- Operational experience within upstream oil and gas
- Knowledge of managing structured and unstructured data, including text, graphics, and video
- Strong understanding of upstream oil and gas operations
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute data and AI strategies that drive business transformation
- Strategic planning and program management skills
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
- Familiarity with IT security standards for oil and gas data and enterprise information
- Proven ability to partner with AI and data vendors, including early-stage companies
Responsibilities
- Define and own the enterprise-wide Data and AI Strategy, ensuring alignment with ConocoPhillips' business objectives
- Lead a cross-functional team to implement AI and data governance, Responsible AI practices, and strategic initiatives
- Champion data-driven decision-making and promote data ownership and marketplace concepts across the organization
- Collaborate with business units and functional teams to integrate AI and data solutions into core processes
- Build strategic partnerships to enhance AI capabilities and accelerate innovation
- Mentor and develop the Data & AI Strategy team, fostering a culture of accountability, urgency, and innovation
- Establish and track digital maturity metrics to measure progress against internal and industry benchmarks
- Monitor and report on the performance of data and AI initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency
- Represent ConocoPhillips in industry forums to maintain leadership in digital and AI innovation
- Lead digital campaigns and showcases to demonstrate emerging technologies and capabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Support Activities for Mining
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
