What’s the role 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in energy, technology, and a passion to deliver products for a growing company.  

The Business Execution Lead serves as a strategic business leader who translates commercial strategy into disciplined operational outcomes across pricing, sales enablement, risk, settlements, and other core operational functions. Reporting to the Commercial Operations Manager, this role partners closely with Pricing and Sales to design and implement new products that support growth while ensuring downstream operational readiness. By leveraging deep knowledge of billing systems, strong business judgment, and technical fluency, the role enables clear prioritization and effective execution of initiatives in collaboration with Technology. Known for responding quickly to urgent business needs, this leader applies creative, out-of-the-box thinking and automation to drive results. 

Accountabilities: 

• Oversee recurring and day-to-day business execution processes, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency 

• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Technology stakeholders to translate business needs into clearly defined priorities and execution plans 

• Develop and drives strategies that enable the business to achieve critical goals and objectives in the most efficient and disciplined manner possible 

• Establish governance and prioritization frameworks to ensure initiatives are aligned with operational impact, capacity, and strategic value 

• Approve and allocate resources based on enterprise priorities, business readiness, and expected outcomes 

• Evaluate existing processes, policies, and performance metrics, recommending improvements that enhance clarity, consistency, and execution 

• Serve as a liaison between business teams and enabling functions (e.g., IT, data, analytics), translating operational, risk, and settlement needs into clearly prioritized initiatives with measurable business outcomes 

• Support data informed decision making by defining information needs, validating insights, and ensuring leaders have timely, actionable analysis.   

• Partner with Risk and Settlements teams to ensure accurate, timely revenue generation through effective execution, issue resolution, and alignment of operational priorities 

• Other duties as assigned 

What you bring  

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

• Bachelor’s Degree required 

• At least 10 years of progressive experience, including prior people leadership and management responsibility  

• Extensive experience leading complex business functions or initiatives that span multiple departments or disciplines 

• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable, including responsibility for hiring, performance management, and talent development 

• Experience providing leadership through subordinate managers and/or directors 

• Primary accountability for strategic planning, direction setting, and goal alignment in support of organizational objectives  

• Demonstrated ability to establish policies, practices, and operating models that materially impact long-term organizational performance 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data, identify root causes, and drive practical solutions 

• Demonstrated ability to partner with Pricing and Sales to design, launch, and operationalize new products, ensuring commercial objectives are supported by scalable processes, risk considerations, and billing readiness 

• Proven capability to respond rapidly to urgent and complex business needs through strategic thinking, creative problem solving, and the practical application of automation and process optimization to deliver timely, high impact solutions 

• Extensive knowledge of billing systems, with the ability to assess downstream impacts, identify risks, and guide prioritization decisions  

• Ability to work comfortably with technical and data driven teams, clearly articulating business intent and evaluating proposed solutions without requiring deep technical specialization 

• Strong business writing and executive communication skills, with experience tailoring messages for diverse audiences and formats 

• Highly effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, align, and drive outcomes across functional boundaries 

• Learner mindset with a continuous improvement orientation and curiosity for better ways of working 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and follow through 

• Self-motivated, results oriented, and capable of operating effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment   

• Ability to meet deadlines, learn quickly, and demonstrate disciplined problem solving and follow-up 

• Complies with company policies and procedures 

Note: This role is a virtual position based in the US 

What we offer 

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $173,000 per year.  As pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.  

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. 

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.  For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.  Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html. 

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 

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working 

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world. 

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents 

• Join an organization 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 programs 

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.  

Shell in The United States 

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products.  Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.   

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deepwater platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US. 

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas. 

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.