Vice President-Applications at Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC in Lakewood, Colorado

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary purpose:

The Vice President of Applications leads the applications organization and drives the strategic vision, development, and optimization of enterprise applications across the company. This role is essential for guiding high-impact initiatives, aligning application strategies with business objectives, and enhancing the company's technological framework. Reporting to senior IT leadership, this position requires a forward-thinking leader capable of transforming application environments to support innovation, efficiency, and scalability.Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• 15+ years of experience in IT applications or software development


• 7 years in senior leadership roles.


• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the applications domain, with a strong track record of managing large-scale projects and teams.


• Extensive knowledge of enterprise applications, cloud infrastructure, data governance, and industry best practices in application management.


• Strong experience in negotiating and managing vendor contracts to maximize value and mitigate risk.


• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).


• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to require work schedules, and follow company policies.


• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines and prioritize work.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for executive stakeholders


• Ability to foresee, plan, and execute long-term strategies that align with the company's mission and objectives.


• Skilled in guiding teams and stakeholders through transitions, with a focus on user adoption and operational stability.


• Aptitude for analyzing complex challenges, anticipating issues, and devising innovative solutions to meet organizational needs.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.


• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.


• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.


• Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.


• Occasional overnight and weekend travel is required


• Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Master's degree or MBA preferred
  

Other Responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position will be $229,760 - $260,200/yr.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for the applications team, aligning application initiatives with company-wide goals for growth, efficiency, and technological advancement.


• Oversee the development and management of application roadmaps, ensuring alignment with both short- and long-term organizational objectives.


• Lead and manage major application projects, ensuring that each initiative meets quality, budget, and timeline expectations.


• Drive cross-functional collaboration with project management, IT teams, vendors, and other business units to ensure seamless execution and integration of new applications


• Use analytics and feedback to continuously refine processes, maximize productivity, and deliver measurable ROI on application initiatives


• Collaborate with a variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.


• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.


• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.


• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special projects may be assigned.


• Build and mentor a high-performing applications team, establishing a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and excellence in execution.


• Provide regular feedback, identify growth opportunities, and implement training programs to keep the team aligned with the latest industry standards and best practices.


• Develop and oversee the application budget, focusing on cost-efficient project execution, resource optimization, and strategic investment in technology.


• Evaluate current software and services to identify cost-saving opportunities and assess feasibility for in-house development or process automation.


• Lead efforts to migrate applications to cloud infrastructure where applicable, balancing cost, scalability, and security considerations.


• Collaborate closely with procurement and vendor management teams to negotiate favorable contracts, manage vendor relationships, and mitigate potential risks.


• Establish policies and procedures that ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements, maintaining strong data governance across all applications.


• Strengthen risk management practices by setting clear guidelines for application security, data privacy, and risk assessment in vendor agreements.


• Drive continuous improvement in application performance, system integration, and user experience by implementing best practices and industry standards.


• Identify emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact on the business, spearheading pilots and projects to leverage these opportunities.


• Act as a liaison between senior leadership and the applications team, translating business needs into technical initiatives and ensuring alignment on goals and expectations.


• Provide regular updates to senior leadership, including reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), project milestones, and strategic recommendations for future initiatives.


• Develop and track KPIs to assess the health and performance of application environments, focusing on areas such as uptime, response times, issue resolution, and user satisfaction.

ABOUT US

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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