IT Manager- Data Management

Job Description: Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is currently seeking an IT Leader of Data Management reporting to the VP & Chief Information Officer in Midland, Texas. This position will be responsible for leading our data platform initiatives and championing the data infrastructure that enables data-driven decision making at PR. This leader will architect, build and maintain modern data platforms throughout our Exploration & Production oil and gas operations. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in data architecture, platform engineering and data flows. They will have exceptional leadership skills that allow them to influence, educate and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. There is flexibility with the level and title of this role depending on the candidate’s skillset, qualifications and capabilities. General Responsibilities Leadership Partner with functional stakeholders (Geology, Engineering, Drilling, Completions, Finance, Accounting, HR, etc..) to improve operations and drive value through data Educate stakeholders on data governance best practices and platform capabilities Build inspiration and alignment to raise the bar on reporting, data quality and analytics across the organization Lead, inspire and manage a team of high-performing data engineers, developers, automation specialists, analysts and data scientists Foster a collaborative environment and encourage team members to stay current with evolving data architecture patterns, cloud technologies and industry best practices Technical Platform Management Drive implementation and optimization of our data platform stack including Databricks, Dagster, dbt, Power BI, and Spotfire Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise data warehouse, data lake, and data mart infrastructure Ensure platform reliability, performance, and scalability to meet growing business demands Oversee complex enterprise data flows between applications, ensuring seamless integration across our technology ecosystem Enterprise Data Governance & Quality Establish and maintain enterprise data catalog and metadata management practices and lead data governance initiatives Drive data quality improvements across the organization through platform excellence and automation Promote data lineage and consistency standards across all enterprise data assets Qualifications 9 years in data analytics, business intelligence, or related roles 5 years in a leadership or management capacity Deep familiarity with upstream oil & gas operations, data types, and industry-specific challenges Proven track record of building and leading technical teams in complex enterprise environments Expert-level understanding of lakehouse architecture, data warehousing concepts, and enterprise data modeling Hands-on experience with Databricks, Dagster, dbt, Power BI, and Spotfire Strong command of SQL, ETL/ELT processes, data pipeline automation, and data integration patterns Proficiency in Python, R, or similar languages for data platform development and automation Experience with cloud-based big data platforms and modern data stack technologies Expertise in data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality tools Proven ability to lead through influence in matrix organizations without direct authority Strong communication skills to translate technical concepts for business audiences Track record of building data literacy and promoting best practices organization-wide Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on driving sustainable returns through the responsible acquisition, optimization and development of high-return oil and natural gas properties. The Company’s operations are focused in the Permian Basin, with assets concentrated in the core of the Delaware Basin. Permian Resources is headquartered in Midland, Texas.