Director, Strategy & Operations (Dow Jones Energy)

Dow Jones Energythe trusted global provider of energy data pricing and research (including brands like OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics)is seeking a dynamic analytical and forward-thinking Director of Strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations for Dow Jones Energy you will be responsible for driving critical strategic projects providing executive leadership support and building a world-class competitive intelligence function.

You will serve as a key advisor and delivery partner in the team. The ideal candidate is an organized and intellectually curious strategist who thrives in the grey area between high-level vision and tactical execution.

Strategic Planning & Business Operations

• Partner with business and functional leaders to help drive and execute strategic and operational priorities.

• Support divisional and enterprise planning processes ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial goals.

• Translate strategic priorities into clear deliverables.

Competitive Intelligence (CI) & Market Insights

• Establish the CI Framework: Own the competitive intelligence engine for Dow Jones Energy systematically tracking peer movements disruptive technologies and emerging pricing providers.

• Synthesize Market Trends: Monitor and analyze macroeconomic shifts regulatory changes and the evolving energy transition (renewables carbon tracking hydrogen) to identify risks and new revenue opportunities.

• Deliver Actionable Intelligence: Transform raw data into structured competitive briefings for product and commercial leaders.

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Develop and maintain dashboards KPIs reporting frameworks and performance insights to support strategic and operational decisions.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency execution speed and organizational effectiveness.

• Support governance processes operational cadences and executive reporting rhythms.

• Apply strong commercial and operational judgment to ensure initiatives deliver measurable business and customer impact.

Executive Leadership Support

• Executive Communications: Author high-quality strategy presentations board-level memos and quarterly business reviews for the Dow Jones Energy leadership team.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Support the building of robust business cases financial models and market-sizing estimates to support critical investment decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Operations or related field.

• Minimum 12 years of experience in strategy operations management consulting corporate development or related roles.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and operational planning skills.

• Experience working in technology-enabled operationally complex or high-growth environments.

• Exceptional communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree

• Project management experience

• Experience within energy infrastructure SaaS technology or private equity-backed businesses preferred.

• Familiarity with AI automation analytics and business intelligence tools such as Tableau Power BI SQL or Looker.

• Experience supporting executive leadership and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

• Google Workspace experience is a plus.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $175000 - $215000

Were committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidates experience skills location and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles targets are determined based on multiple considerations including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health retirement wellbeing and more along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.