Transformation Operations Lead London, England
Job description
The Role
Where you fit in
Shell Trading and Supply (T&S) is an energy trading organisation that has become a key value driver & differentiating capability for Shell operating in almost all geographies & energy related commodities.
The T&S Commercial Operations organization works in partnership with T&S to deliver capabilities that enable them to “run” the business, as well as build capabilities that “change” the business. T&S is a highly complex and challenging organisation and is constantly balancing, risk with growth.
The T&S transformation will enable both improvements in risk management and delivery of growth. Some of the key areas of focus are around -
1. Risk transformation
2. Optimisation
3. Carbon Management
4. Data & Technology
5. Functional support
What’s the role?
The T&S Transformation & Program Delivery (TPD) team are accountable for accelerating the successful delivery of the T&S Projects that enable the T&S Strategy, acting as a custodian of the overall Programme & Project agenda for T&S and enabling prioritisation and building the transformational / project capability across the T&S organisation.
The TPD team are a fairly new, highly driven team of transformation, Project management and PMO experts focused on delivering real solutions, that add business value and help drive the T&S agenda forward.
As the Operations lead, you will be expected to lead a team of delivery experts and drive delivery discipline across the T&S Transformation Program through:
Centre of Expertise (CoE) on Transformational delivery.
Setting a fit for purpose T&S Project Delivery Framework; continuously update the framework based on learnings and/or (external) best practices; upskill/educate delivery resources across T&S on the framework to build project capability and ensure excellent delivery.
CoE – Setting a fit for purpose change management framework; continuously update the framework based on learning and/or (external) best practices; upskill/educate delivery resources across T&S on change management and ensure project outcomes are embedded in the organisation.
Integrated Reporting – Oversee and monitor project delivery of all cross T&S projects (with support from a reporting analyst) to ensure that cost, quality and delivery of projects are controlled, and targets achieved.
Integrated planning – support the GM T&S Transformation in establishing and maintaining the T&S project roadmap from each of the portfolios and early identification of potential cross T&S delivery constraints.
Integrated change management – support the GM T&S Transformation in driving an integrated change management for the T&S Transformation Program.
Project Prioritisation Forum (PPF) – ensuring the right data is available for the Project Prioritisation Forum (with support from facilitating the project readiness group (representatives of each function) that ensures projects are adhering to the project delivery framework.
Resourcing – accountable (through the T&S Resourcing Manager) for managing supply and demand of project resources (both internal and external resourcing)
Dimensions
Approximately 6 direct reports.
Member of the TPD leadership team.
Complex transformations (multiple LoBs/Functions with different requirements/expectations, large program teams, complex problems, significant budget).
Support T&S Transformation GM in governance forums with T&S LT/Shell Executive Committee.
Overall assurance of project delivery of all cross T&S projects
What we need from you
We’re keen to hear from individuals who have as many of the following as possible:
Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and engagement skills. Credible and skilled in obtaining sponsorship, buy-in and can influence stakeholders at senior levels in the organisation.
Experience with managing difficult conversations with senior stakeholders around challenges in the program (e.g., non-compliance to the agreed delivery framework, performance issues etc.) under tight timelines.
Extensive experience and a successful track record of creating, driving, and delivering complex change and business improvement programmes at large scale. Experienced in managing multiple project portfolios and relationships (internal and external) simultaneously across a global organisation.
Desirable to have professional qualifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE 2, P30) and change management.
Desirable to have a good understanding of the complex system, data, and processes in Trading.
Experienced in leading and developing senior multi-functional, diverse teams, incl. 3rd parties.
Excellent analytical skills and strong strategic problem-solving skills.
Comfortable with ambiguity that the trading environment brings and can work in a high-pressured Trading environment and make decisions under pressure.
This is an outstanding opportunity to gain exposure to the whole T&S business, work on very challenging and relevant transformations in a fast paced and commercially driven environment.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that not everyone often applies when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.
Company Description
Shell started operations in the United Kingdom more than 110 years ago. Since then, we have grown into a leading innovative Oil & Energy company that rewards its employees by investing heavily in their careers and learning. Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy. As well as processing 35% of the gas coming into the UK, we serve more than four million customers at our filling stations each week. Shell employs some 6,400 skilled staff as well as many contractors.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.
An inclusive place to work
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We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, 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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