VP, Data Platform

Location: Houston, Texas or United States - RemoteModel of Work: Hybrid if located in Houston, TX or Remote with Travel if the work location is United States – RemoteAre you excited by challenges? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, international and dynamic environment? Then now is the time to join Quorum Software, a rapidly growing company and industry leader in oil & gas transformation.Quorum Software is the world's largest provider of digital technology focused solely on business workflows that empower the next evolution of energy. From emerging companies to supermajors, throughout every region of the globe, customers rely on Quorum's proven innovation and unmatched global expertise to streamline business operations and make data-driven decisions that optimize profitability and growth. Our industry-leading solutions are transforming energy companies across the entire value chain, helping visionary leaders evolve their organizations into modern energy companies.OverviewQuorum is hiring a VP, Data Platform to own the vision, execution, adoption, and ongoing operation of a cross-segment data platform. The VP, Data Platform is focused specifically on data — the architecture, curation, governance, and productization of data as a cross-cutting capability, and accountability for the cross-product use cases that depend on it.The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who thinks in broad strokes across all segments and is the single, accountable point of ownership for data. This role will own the vision of the platform, its execution, its adoption across the segments, and the successful arrival of cross-product use cases into production.ResponsibilitiesPlatform ownership Own the vision for Quorum’s data platform to address use cases that straddle multiple products and product lines.Own the execution and delivery of that vision, not just its definition.Own adoption of the platform across all segments and use cases.Own operation of the platform, and serve as the single accountable owner when cross-product data issues arise.Define and articulate the finish line for cross-product data use cases and navigate teams to it — driving delivery into production.Data architecture & governanceSet the direction for the full data lifecycle: ingestion, ETL, curation, and governance across the portfolio.Make data AI-ready — curate and structure data as a contextual layer that can feed AI agents and AI platforms.Standardize data so it can be safely exposed to customers and third parties, applying a data-as-a-product mindset.Own the governance and regulatory posture of data, including data-loss-prevention (DLP) considerations.Leadership & influenceLead a small direct team (one direct report to start) while exercising broad influence over segment data teams on a dotted-line basis for day-to-day delivery.Drive teams to outcomes through both direct reporting and cross-functional influence.Translate platform capabilities into the business capabilities they unlock, and translate that vision into concrete execution for delivery teams.External representationServe as a customer-facing leader: meet with senior executives at marquee customers, globally, to articulate Quorum’s vision on data and how it applies to them.Be the face of Quorum in open-standards and partner forums, including the associated stewardship and administrative work.Foster third-party and vendor relationships and move the needle on key partnerships.QualificationsAnd other duties as assigned.Deep, demonstrated command of the full data-platform construct — ingestion, ETL, curation, and governance — i.e., the sum total of everything data.Experience architecting data as a product, including standardizing data for external/third-party consumption.Experience preparing data as a contextual layer for AI agents / AI platforms.Strong grasp of data governance and the regulatory implications of data, including DLP.Proven program / project management: able to define a finish line and navigate a team to it through both direct authority and influence.Executive presence and business acumen: able to connect technical platform capabilities to business value for senior audiences, and translate strategy into what teams must do to execute.Strong cross-functional influence across teams the role does not directly manage.Willingness to travel and comfort operating in the room with senior customer executives and at industry forums.Preferred QualificationsHas personally operated a data platform in production.Domain experience in energy / oil & gas is a plus but not required.Familiarity with OSDU and industry data standards, and experience representing an organization in standards or partner ecosystems.Additional DetailsBackground Check: The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances: Criminal History Check, Education Verification, Employment Verification, Driver’s License Verification and passport/ID validation.Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with Quorum Software in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. The successful candidate will be required to ensure they maintain and renew any visas or permits that grant employment eligibility where applicable.About Quorum SoftwareQuorum Software connects people and information across the energy value chain. Twenty years ago, we built the first software for gas plant accountants. Pipeline operators came next, followed by land administrators, pumpers, and planners. Since 1998, Quorum has helped thousands of energy workers with business workflows that optimize profitability and growth. Our vision for the future connects the global energy ecosystem through cloud-first software, data standards, and integration. The trusted source of decision-ready data for 1,800+ companies, Quorum Software makes the essential connections that let us work better together in the connected energy workplace. For more information, visit quorumsoftware.com.Quorum Diversity Statement: At Quorum, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of belonging. We want to be the place where a diverse pool of talented people join us, stay with us and do their best work. With a diverse team of employees, we grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and our achievements. We are fully focused on equity and equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ability, neurodiversity and all the other characteristics that make us unique.Quorum Business Solutions and Quorum Software are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a member of the Human Resources DepartmentOur company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Recruitment Scam Alert: Quorum Software does not charge fees, request payments, conduct interviews via messaging apps, or request the installation of software at any stage of the recruitment process. 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