Manager - Fuel Advocacy

ONEOK•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join ONEOK as the Manager, Fuel Advocacy and lead strategic product quality initiatives that strengthen asset performance, operational reliability, and commercial outcomes across the organization. In this influential role, you will partner with Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Finance, ESH, Compliance, and Risk teams to establish consistent quality practices, analyze performance trends, resolve complex product quality issues, and translate technical insights into actionable business strategies. You will also guide cross-functional programs, identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve efficiency, and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and stakeholders. This position will lead one direct report and is ideal for a collaborative, technically skilled people leader who is passionate about developing talent. You will coach and manage performance, establish priorities, allocate work based on business and operational needs, and provide technical guidance in product quality practices, analysis, and issue resolution. By fostering an accountable, collaborative, and continuous improvement-oriented environment, you will strengthen team capabilities while advancing innovative solutions that support ONEOK’s operational and commercial objectives. Responsible for leading enterprise-level quality programs that optimize asset performance, reliability, and commercial outcomes across pipeline, facility, and operational environments. This role drives the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational standards. Operates as a recognized enterprise expert, applying advanced knowledge of asset optimization, statistics, performance analytics, and quality management to influence strategy, governance, and decision-making across business units. Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize asset value. Serves as a key advisor to leadership, establishing standards, driving consistency across assets, and leading initiatives with significant impact on commercial performance, operational integrity, and long-term organizational objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field typically required
10+ years of experience in asset optimization, commercial operations, engineering, or related field typically required
Experience leading enterprise-level programs or initiatives
Knowledge of asset optimization concepts, performance management, and quality frameworks
Knowledge of commercial operations in oil & gas, including pipelines, facilities, and market dynamics
Knowledge of data analytics, performance metrics, and reporting systems
Skills in strategic thinking and ability to influence enterprise-level decisions
Skills in advanced data analysis and translating insights into actionable outcomes
Skills in program and project leadership across complex, cross-functional environments
Skills in communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels of the organization
Ability to lead large-scale initiatives with enterprise-level impact
Ability to operate independently and make decisions with significant business implications
Ability to influence without authority across functions and leadership levels
Ability to identify risks and develop strategies to mitigate and manage them

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred
Experience in oil & gas, energy, or industrial operations preferred
Relevant certifications in quality management, project management, or analytics preferred

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of enterprise quality programs aligned with asset optimization and commercial objectives
Establish and maintain quality standards, frameworks, and governance processes across assets and operations
Ensure consistency in quality practices, processes, and performance expectations across multiple business units
Influence strategic decisions related to asset performance, reliability, and optimization initiatives
Partner with Commercial, Operations, and Engineering teams to optimize asset performance and maximize value
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and enhance operational reliability
Support development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives across pipeline and facility operations
Evaluate asset performance trends and recommend strategies to improve commercial outcomes
Lead analysis of performance, quality, and operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Develop and support reporting frameworks, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Translate complex data into actionable insights that drive operational and commercial decision-making
Ensure data integrity and alignment across systems supporting asset optimization activities
Identify and mitigate risks related to asset performance, operational quality, and commercial processes
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards
Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives related to operational quality and performance
Partner with ESH, Compliance, and Risk teams to align quality programs with enterprise risk management strategies
Lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-functional programs impacting multiple regions, assets, or business units
Develop program roadmaps, timelines, and success metrics aligned with business priorities
Monitor program performance and ensure delivery of expected outcomes and value
Drive accountability for program execution across stakeholders
Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on quality, performance, and asset optimization strategies
Influence decision-making across Commercial, Operations, Engineering, and Finance functions
Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships to drive alignment and execution
Communicate program outcomes, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders
Lead initiatives to enhance processes, systems, and tools supporting asset optimization and quality management
Promote continuous improvement methodologies and best practices across the organization
Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve performance, efficiency, and scalability
Support integration activities related to acquisitions to ensure consistent quality standards and processes