Senior IT Product SME - Houston TX

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 12, 2020

Business unit:

RDS CIO

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What is the role?

The Shell Energy Product SME will work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers across Gas Trading, Power Trading, and other Shell Energy Americas Products to design end-to-end IT solutions that help enable the business to reach its goals. These solutions are generally required for new market entries, in support of significant business process changes, or for replacing or significantly changing the functionality of an IT Product. The Shell Energy IT Product SME will play an important role in representing IT Delivery in discussions with business Product Owners, Business Excellence, IT architects, and other stakeholders within Trading and Supply. This person will have in-depth functional knowledge of the IT involved in the end-to-end flow of the business processes across the IT Product portfolio. Functional knowledge of both the Power Trading and Gas Trading IT Products is preferred but candidates with deep knowledge of only one of these Products may be considered. This is a business intimate role wherein the individual would be a Thought Partner and work collaboratively with business and other stakeholders to determine the most appropriate IT solution. Aside from initial design and scoping of the end-to-end IT solution, the IT Product Manager will remain available for consultation and to support any project as it proceeds through delivery and go-live.

Responsibilities include:

Influences the IT roadmap to ensure solutions are aligned with the business vision and provide the greatest business value.

Continually remains aware of the latest market solutions and industry trends to identify solutions to help the business stay ahead of the competition.

Provides technical assurance and expertise to support the full Product lifecycle including product discovery, agile delivery and operations.

Contributes to project delivery by leveraging deep system and market knowledge to provide recommendations based on business requirements, available system configuration, and or enhancements.

Serves as a technical thought leader on the art of the possible and supports/advises on the creation of the product roadmaps.

Collaborates and works with Vendors and Suppliers regarding technical issue resolution.

Advocates a strong position in relation to requested changes, with a specific lens on maintaining simplification and total cost of ownership of the solution.

Skills and Requirements:

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Minimum of 10 years IT experience preferably knowledgeable in Trading and Supply and proficient in Business Analysis

This role requires working closely with a diverse set of stakeholders in business and IT to provide a high degree of integration across many work-streams.

Has a strong stakeholder management experience

Must be able to challenge business cases for change and convey a consistent message about the case for maintaining simplification and keeping focus on the Shell Energy Ambitions.

Deep understanding of the Energy Trading business processes and how the Product portfolio enables those processes.

Extensive knowledge of how the suite of IT applications integrate to support the business.

Experience with the following is preferred:

Openlink/Endur software (Configuration, DB schema, and Simulations)

Nucleus Software

Microsoft Azure DevOps tools (such as ADO/VSTS and GIT)

Software Engineering processes (such as Configuration Management, Change Management, Release Management, etc.)

Excellent collaboration and communication skills to manage various business stakeholders as well as IT partners.

Strong analytical aptitude. Able to analyze complex/ambiguous requirements and identify and drive value for the business.

Able to perform in virtual, cross-functional, cross-cultural teams.

Effective at managing multiple priorities and demand requests concurrently.

Experience with Agile as well as Waterfall delivery models.

Good communications and ability to articulate information in a clear and concise manner is essential.

Ability to drive delivery through others and hold others accountable is vital as a large number of stakeholders are required to provide part of the delivery.

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 exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. 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.

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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Requirements:

This role requires working closely with a diverse set of stakeholders in business and IT to provide a high degree of integration across many work-streams.

The Product SME is a trusted partner by the Shell Energy Americas business stakeholders.

Must be able to challenge business cases for change and convey a consistent message about the case for maintaining simplification and keeping focus on the Shell Energy Ambitions.

A deep understanding of the Energy Trading business processes and how the Product portfolio enables those processes.

Extensive knowledge of how the suite of IT applications integrate to support the Shell Energy Americas business.

Experience with the following is preferred:

Openlink/Endur software (Configuration, DB schema, and Simulations)

Nucleus Software

Microsoft Azure DevOps tools (such as ADO/VSTS and GIT)

Software Engineering processes (such as Configuration Management, Change Management, Release Management, etc.)

The role will require excellent collaboration and communication skills to manage various business stakeholders as well as IT partners.

Strong analytical aptitude. Able to analyze complex/ambiguous requirements and identify and drive value for the business.

Able to perform in virtual, cross-functional, cross-cultural teams.

Effective at managing multiple priorities and demand requests concurrently.

Experience with Agile as well as Waterfall delivery models.

Good communications and ability to articulate information in a clear and concise manner is essential.

Ability to drive delivery through others and hold others accountable is vital as a large number of stakeholders are required to provide part of the delivery. Ability to influence stakeholders without formal authority.

DISCLAIMER:

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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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