This position is part of a hybrid work schedule based in Denver or Tulsa and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Company Overview
Nexus Energy Partners is an innovative and dynamic energy investment firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with a key office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Nexus invests in the energy needs of today and the energy solutions of tomorrow. Nexus Energy Partners has built a strong portfolio of non-operated working interests and mineral properties in Oklahoma’s Mid-Continent and is actively expanding its portfolio. At Nexus, we take pride in being a high-performing team united by our strong culture and core values. We aim to deliver maximum returns for our investors through our deep industry expertise, strategic partnerships, and robust commercial network.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Vice President, Enterprise Data & Technology to define and own Nexus’s enterprise data strategy, AI enablement, and technology direction. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role sets the vision for the company’s data architecture, warehouse, and platform investments, and translates that vision into a multi-year roadmap prioritized against business value. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thinks like an owner — comfortable setting strategy and direction, but equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a lean, fast-moving environment.
The Vice President will lead and grow the data team, including the Senior Manager of Enterprise Data and the company’s data internship program, while directing the company’s AI and automation strategy and championing responsible, effective use of AI agents across the business. The role also carries broad ownership of the company’s data governance, security posture, and IT oversight — setting standards and direction, whether executed directly or through specialists and vendors. The ideal candidate combines strong command of modern BI, analytics, and cloud data platforms with the judgment to prioritize initiatives, the leadership skill to build a high-performing team, and the ability to translate business needs into technical strategy for executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Data Strategy & Vision
Define and own the company-wide enterprise data strategy and multi-year roadmap.
Set the vision and direction for the company’s data architecture, warehouse, and platform investments.
Prioritize the data team’s initiatives against business value and company goals.
Stay informed about current trends, best practices, regulatory developments, and new technologies to ensure the company continues to elevate its data strategy.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, manage, and grow the overall data team, including the Sr. Manager of Enterprise Data.
Directly manage data interns and own the intern program, building a repeatable pipeline to develop junior talent.
Set goals, operating cadence, and standards for how the team works.
Own automation, optimization, BI, and analytics strategy.
AI & Agent Enablement
Deploy, run, and manage AI agents within the team’s and the company’s workflows.
Teach and upskill the team on effective, responsible use of AI agents, establishing best practices, guardrails, and compliance strategy.
Own the company’s AI and automation strategy, identify high-value use cases across the business, and drive their adoption.
Data Architecture & Applications
Own the enterprise data architecture direction and standards as part of the company-wide data strategy, setting execution priorities for the broader data team.
Guide decisions on platform, tooling, software, and infrastructure to ensure scalability and long-term fit.
Ensure the company’s data foundation can support analytics, AI, and future growth.
Cross-Functional & Executive Partnership
Partner with department and executive leadership to align the data function with company priorities.
Translate business needs into the enterprise data strategy and roadmap and communicate progress to leadership.
Champion data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Governance & Operations
Establish the team’s operating model, including standards, prioritization, and vendor/tool decisions.
Own data team budget and resourcing.
Define and uphold data governance, quality, and security standards across the organization.
Enterprise Security, Systems & IT Oversight
Lead the organization in establishing cybersecurity policy, training, and external vendor relationships to monitor and protect company systems.
Own the company’s security posture for data and systems, ensuring appropriate controls, access management, and data protection across the function.
Provide oversight and direction for core IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with the company’s data strategy.
Set standards and ensure compliance for systems administration, vendor/tool security reviews, and incident response related to data and IT.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus but not required.
At least 10 years in data, analytics, or technology functions, with at least 4 years leading and growing teams.
Proven experience managing and developing a team — hiring, mentoring, setting operating cadence, and building junior talent into contributors.
Strong command of modern BI and analytics tools (Power BI, Spotfire) and the Microsoft data stack (SQL Server, SSIS, Azure/Power Platform).
Experience evaluating or building on a modern data warehouse platform (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric).
Familiarity with Monday.com or a similar work-management platform is a plus.
Demonstrated ownership of an enterprise data strategy and multi-year roadmap, including prioritizing initiatives against business value.
Experience directing enterprise data architecture and platform decisions (warehouse, tooling, infrastructure) with an eye toward scalability and long-term fit.
Experience applying AI and automation to real business workflows, and knowledgeable about responsible AI practices and guardrails. Hands-on experience deploying and scaling AI agents is a plus.
Comfortable owning the company’s security posture and IT oversight — setting standards for access management, data protection, and vendor security, whether handled directly or through specialists and vendors.
Ability to translate business needs into technical strategy, drive adoption across the organization, and communicate clearly with executive leadership.
Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a lean, fast-moving environment — adaptable, decisive amid ambiguity, and able to independently balance competing priorities.
Must reside in Denver or Tulsa and be able to work in the office at least three days a week.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The base annual salary range for this role is $220,000 to $250,000, depending on experience, including participation in our annual bonus program.
The total cash compensation includes base salary and employer-paid Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision benefits, including an employer-paid HSA. This position also offers participation in our equity program after the first year. Nexus offers unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and is committed to fostering a culture of team connection through regular retreats and other engagement opportunities. Compensation packages are determined based on individual skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Nexus Energy Partners also offers a 401(k) matching program, along with external and in-house professional development opportunities, a quarterly wellbeing stipend, and other company-wide benefits.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nexus Energy Partners does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
EEO Statement
Nexus Energy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.