Process Owner – Commercial Data Science

What’s the role

Commercial Data Science portfolio in finance requires a Process Owner to manage the Project lifecycle processes (and its integrated technical assurance process), the governance process, across the team in multiple locations. The process owner also needs to transform the CDS processes to be more data and insights driven (Digital Program Management), continuously optimize the existing processes to keep the methodology agile and responsive to business needs and reduce time to value delivery

What you’ll be doing

• Run the CDS processes in fully compliant way
• Periodically re-evaluate the process methodologies to keep it fit for purpose and agile for value delivery with high quality Interface with IDT/Platform/IRM teams (or any other) which need common technical solutions (like working with IT policies) across the CDS team
• Enable the data scientists to execute their projects
• Report on common program metrics through digital apps and present to TD leadership team during QPAs
• Perform technical reviews of a project as a technical auditor
• Perform project audits before delivery for process compliance and risks Digital transformation of the CDS process management
• Work with multi-cultural high-performance teams
• Transforming PMO organization to be the digital PMO who are fully automated, and data driven in their methods
• Collaborating with Portfolio managers to ideate and implement innovative process controls that offer least resistance to natural compliance
• Process level Risk management
• Managing operational efficiencies
• Partnering with organizations like IT, Finance (R&A, CI and others) and other Business stakeholders (on need basis) to define ways of working, or resolve complex challenges with win-win approach
• Work with stakeholders inside the CDS team in operationalizing process changes with clear and practical methods
• Working with IDT organization in tooling, access and other foundational initiatives that impact the larger CDS organization

What you bring

• More than 15 years overall working experience, at least 10 relevant working experience in Data Science
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Statistical background
• Extensive experience in managing large programs that need extensive coordination
• Experience in operationalizing robust processes with sufficient controls
• Building data driven decision making culture
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and influencing skills
• Deep understanding of industry / function and associated processes, data, and systems
• Strong knowledge of process design and controls
• Strong knowledge of data science best practices to be able to do technical reviews of the projects as technical auditor
• Proficient in financial planning for the process
• Senior leadership reporting (QPA)
• Communication management across the CDS process
• Conflict management and consensus building
• Scrum/agile PM capabilities for supporting the team
• Manage a team of up to 5 people
• Strong experience in Data - Data Structures, Data Modelling, Cloud databases/data lakes, Data engineering pipelines, Data quality and stewardship, and other data management processes
• MI – Reporting solutions, Self service BI platforms, Data Security
• DIY Applications – Power platform, Azure ML, Alteryx
• Data Science – Statistical analysis, machine learning and AI
• Data Science/AI Project lifecycle management and methodologies
• Strong experience in any of 2 of the following: Python, R, SAS/Matlab, Power BI, Power Apps, Gen AI, Azure ML, Azure cloud platform, ADLS, Databricks etc, SQL
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum ways of working
• Business knowledge of Energy/Oil & Gas - Upstream or Downstream businesses.
• Functional expertise in any one or more of the following industries / functional areas: Manufacturing/Industrial, Customer/Marketing, Supply Chain/Spend, Finance, Trading & Risk Management

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
• international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

An Inclusive & Progressive 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 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.

Shell in India

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalisation, and business operations.

Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

Shell owns and operates a LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and a LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Sprng Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Sprng is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

Our three capability centres across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programmes on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.