What’s the role 

The Load Forecasting and GM Analytics Manager is responsible for leading all forecasting, pricing, and risk analytics for the SES customer portfolio across the U.S. market. This role oversees a team of approximately five (5) fulltime employees (FTEs) and is accountable for the daily forecasting of more than 91,000 discrete contracted meters. The position also manages risk reporting for SES customer positions and drives process improvements and automation in load forecasting and GM risk. 

The Load Forecasting and GM Analytics Manager collaborates closely with Sales, Structuring, and Supply teams to develop and execute commercial strategy. Additionally, the role manages relationships with third-party load forecasting providers and ensures robust analytical, validation, and quality assurance processes are in place. 

Accountabilities: 

• Lead and manage the load forecasting function for the SES customer portfolio across the full U.S. market set 

• Oversee daily updates of load forecasts for 91,000+ discrete meters under contract, ensuring accuracy and timeliness 

• Direct risk reporting activities for SES customer positions, supporting supply and risk management efforts to achieve targeted GM PnL 

• Deliver process and automation improvement projects related to load forecasting and GM risk management 

• Manage third-party load forecasting providers for analysis and validation purposes 

• Develop and refine analytical processes to evaluate product performance in achieving predicted PnL outcomes 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Structuring, and Supply to set and implement company commercial strategy 

• Supervise a team of 5 full-time employees in the areas of Load Forecasting, Risk, Fundamentals, Asset Management, Demand Response & Optimization, and Pricing 

• Develop leadership succession planning and strengthen talent pipeline 

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; advanced degree preferred 

• At least 10 years of experience in power retail, trading, or origination.  

• Extensive experience with electricity market analytics  

• Demonstrated expertise in electricity load forecasting  

• Experience with retail pricing component analysis across multiple markets 

What we offer 

The base salary range for this position is $149,000 – $223,000 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.