Business Operations Lead

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Commercial and Retail

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where You Fit In –

As the global leader in Energy, Shell’s stated goal is to deliver the energy solutions to meet our customer’s needs today, tomorrow, and throughout the energy transition. As Business Operations Lead, you will be a key member of this team, working with a broad community of internal stakeholders to ensure we meet the mobility needs of our wholesale partners. You will be owner and responsible party for monitoring and optimizing our Business Processes and developing strategic insights and analyses to drive the direction of the Wholesale Mobility business into the future.

What’s the role –


Prepare and present thorough, accurate reporting using Shell leveraged technology that’s supported by well thought-out, economics-based business cases.
Perform analyses of business results and plan achievement. Proactively identify opportunities, trends, learnings and recommend changes.
Perform and support various analysis and strategy development as required by leadership and the field.
Manage the tracking and enforcement of obligations of both Shell and our Wholesalers under the terms of prior asset divestments, including both business and real estate commitments.
Continually monitor ways of working and streamlining processes, manage process improvement projects across several teams and platforms to allow an ease of doing business with Shell
Collaboration and lead with Legal, Sales and the Business Manager to understand, consult and manage Real Estate issues and obligations.
Work with Sales Teams to define and create the story for Intensive Business Reviews (IBR) for sales team’s engagement with leadership.
Manage and monitor our operating expense budget for the Sales organization, providing regular updates and insights to the Sales leadership team throughout the year.
Lead and organize Sales, Demand and Pricing Leadership Team Huddles on a bi-weekly basis.
Participate in ad hoc special projects as they arise, representing the Wholesale Moblity Sales Organization.


The successful candidate for this role will be an individual that thrives on and is able to balance both ownership and collaboration. Business Operations Manager, there will be a clear level of autonomy, and responsibility. Success will be defined by an individual’s ability to work collaboratively with Territory Managers, internal stakeholders and team members to deliver performance results. Developing strong working relationships and ability to leverage those relationships and create value will be critical to success.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a learner mindset and a generalist flexibility to adequately manage the broad range of responsibilities required for the role.


Attention to detail and accuracy a must
Work ethic of consistency and determination
Able to focus in an open environment
Able to work independently without supervision
Able to work multiple projects with various deadlines


What we need from you -


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or equivalent with at least three (3) years relevant experience in Sales and Finance.


Specific professional skills include:


Strong leadership of cross-functional teams/networks with excellent communication skills.
Position requires strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
Strong Understanding of Excel, Powerpoint. GSAP and Salesforce are preferred but can be learned on the job.
The Business Operations Lead has played a key role in developing commercial staff. This role will give the incumbent the skillset and experiences to develop into a successful Territory Manager in the future. During this role, the individual will have an opportunity to build knowledge and understanding of SOPUS business, processes, financial impact, brand value, marketing programs, pricing and supply, etc.


Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment processes, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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