Data Platform Manager

Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns.  Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet. The Data Platform Manageris responsible for the leadership, delivery, reliability, and continuous evolution of the enterprise data platform. This role oversees data engineers, architects and database administrators, ensuring the organization's data ecosystem is capable of supporting enterprise reporting, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives.This individual will lead the development and operation of modern cloud-based data platforms, with a particular focus on data integration, platform reliability, and operational excellence. The role is accountable for the creation, optimization, and stability of enterprise data pipelines while enabling trusted, analytics-ready data across operational, engineering, financial, and corporate functions.As a key leader within the Data & Analytics organization, this individual will play a critical role in accelerating the company's journey toward becoming a data-driven, technology-enabled enterprise while establishing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Data Platform Strategy & OperationsLead the strategy, roadmap, and operational management of the enterprise data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and performance.Partner with business and IT leaders to align platform capabilities with enterprise priorities and data strategy objectives.Establish standards and operating models that promote consistency and long-term platform sustainability.Drive platform modernization initiatives that improve data accessibility, automation, and business value.Data Engineering & Platform DeliveryLead the Data Engineering function responsible for the development and operation of enterprise data pipelines and integration services.Ensure data pipelines are reliable, scalable, and capable of supporting enterprise analytics, reporting, automation, and AI use cases.Establish engineering standards and best practices for data integration, testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational support.Drive adoption of automation, CI/CD, and modern data engineering practices to improve efficiency and reliability.Data Architecture, Governance & ReliabilityLead the Data Architecture and Database Administration functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise data standards and governance objectives.Support data quality, metadata management, lineage, and stewardship initiatives that improve trust and transparency across enterprise data assets.Ensure platform services meet business requirements for availability, recoverability, security, and compliance.Establish operational metrics and service-level objectives that drive continuous improvement and platform reliability.Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Data Engineers, Data Architects, and Database Administrators.Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.Build strong partnerships with business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of data platform capabilities.Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director of Data & Analytics on platform strategy, technology investments, and organizational priorities.Qualifications & Experience:Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.Experience:7+ years of experience in data engineering, data platform management, or related disciplines.3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams in enterprise data environments.Proven experience building and operating cloud-based data platforms, with extensive expertise in Snowflake.Experience leading teams responsible for data engineering, architecture, platform operations, and database administration.Industry experience in upstream oil and gas is preferred, ideally with exposure to drilling, production operations, reserves, and regulatory reporting.Skills & Competencies:Deep expertise in Snowflake architecture, administration, performance optimization, security, and governance.Strong understanding of oil and gas data domains (e.g., wells, completions, SCADA, production volumes, reserves, HSE).Strong understanding of modern data engineering practices, ETL/ELT frameworks, cloud data platforms, and data lifecycle management.Experience with SQL, dbt, Fivetran, CI/CD practices, and cloud-native data technologies.Demonstrated success leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-scale data initiatives.Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.Work Environment & Physical Requirements:Primarily office-based with occasional travel to field offices and operational sites as needed.Potential exposure to remote and high-risk environments, requiring adherence to safety protocols.May involve walking, climbing, bending, or handling equipment during site visits.Possible exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) while on-site at field offices.Availability for emergency response and incident management, including after-hours support when required.Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io: Houston, TXType: Full time