What are the responsibilities and job description for the Downstream Commercial Services Manager position at Targa Resources?
The Manager of Commercial Services will be responsible for the oversight and leadership of the Commercial Services contracts team supporting Targa’s downstream natural gas and NGL activities, with a strong emphasis on system-driven efficiency and data integrity across platforms such as RightAngle, Allegro, ContractLogix, Oracle Financial Cloud, and Microsoft Office applications.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicate and work closely with Legal, Targa’s Commercial teams, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Information Technology and Functional Support, Credit, and other corporate teams to facilitate contract management, trade compliance, contract negotiations, and execution leveraging enterprise systems to streamline workflows and ensure accuracy.
Draft, review, and serve as the point of coordination for negotiation efforts related to complex agreements, amendments, and supplemental documents using Targa’s proprietary agreement templates and industry standard templates in accordance with internal guidelines.
Lead contract lifecycle management across assigned business areas, ensuring optimal use of ContractLogix and related systems to support tracking, compliance, and reporting.
Serve as a liaison between counterparties and internal stakeholders across multiple business areas (including Downstream NGL and Gathering & Processing teams), ensuring consistent, timely follow-up and system-supported contract and policy compliance.
Respond to internal and external stakeholder questions, inquiries, and requests regarding contractual terms and conditions, with the ability to extract and interpret data from relevant systems.
Oversee contract management due diligence, compliance, and reconciliation efforts, utilizing system tools to identify gaps and ensure resolution.
Provide management and direction to other Commercial Services Team members, including balancing and delegating work responsibilities as needed.
Support continuous improvement of Commercial Services Team processes, including active participation in system upgrades, new procedures, and digital transformation initiatives.
Assist with new business development opportunities or projects on an as-needed basis, including system configuration and data readiness.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
College Degree preferred
7 years’ experience working with complex agreement structures and demonstrated proficiency drafting contracts, amendments, supplemental documents, and notices for downstream NGL and/or gas marketing (including transportation) within a similarly situated Targa peer
Proven success managing functions and leading a team consisting of individuals with diverse roles and focuses
High technical proficiency in enterprise systems including RightAngle, ContractLogix, Oracle Financial Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Allegro or similar platforms is a plus
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, train, and optimize system usage across teams
High functional proficiency with contracts, trades, and transaction structures related to Downstream NGL and/or gas trading, structured marketing, NGL and/or gas exports, and transportation (including pipeline, rail car, truck, and vessel)
Demonstrated history of being results driven, taking initiative, taking a high degree of personal accountability, and possessing the ability to work both independently and within/across teams
Ability to effectively communicate with and build relationships with different levels of stakeholders, external customers, and maintain a calm demeanor in high pressure situations
Exposure to Natural Gas Midstream commercial terms, contracting structures, and an understanding of natural gas gathering and processing and its relationship to downstream NGL and gas marketing and transport activity
Must be able to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Able to work efficiently in an open work area
Regular and reliable attendance, including in-office attendance per assigned schedule
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.
