What’s the role 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a genuine interest in energy and technology, and a passion for delivering products for a growing company. The Pricing Team Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating all pricing strategies while managing the pricing team for the Eastern U.S. 

Reporting to the Manager, Pricing and Non-Energy Portfolio, the role requires a self-motivated, dedicated, and responsible individual with the ability to perform well under pressure. 

Accountabilities: 

• Lead and mentor a team of 7-8 Analysts engaged in B2B pricing of electricity offers in the Eastern US 

• Team responsible for indicative and final pricing for all ERCOT, PJM, NY, NE, MISO customer opportunities.  These opportunities equate to our eastern annual delivery scale of 30mln MWh.  Accuracy of this pricing is key to SES’s ability to accurately deliver an ongoing $130mln GM annually 

• Ensure all Pricing and supporting models and processes are kept current; serve as pricing subject expert in all related applications development and user acceptance testing (UAT) 

• Serve as Pricing point of contact with other internal business units. in ongoing coordination on regulatory, supply, financial, systems and operations issues as they evolve 

• Maintain current relevant knowledge of ISO market rules, utility tariffs and industry trends, as applicable to load serving entities, and assess their impact on the value of existing and future retail offerings 

• Coordinate ad hoc analyses and provides relevant strategy insights as needed to company VP’s and/or Executive team; includes targeted modeling, forecasting, and statistical analysis  

• Ensure that pricing strategies meet financial objectives, sales plans, and corporate margins 

• Coach team members on performance, conduct employee performance evaluations and guide employees on individual training and professional growth 

• Develop efficiency/scalability program to increase accuracy and decrease resource intensity as the business grows 

• Collaborate with Sales and Portfolio to ensure feedback on product and customer complexity 

• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination 

• Supervision is often provided through a team of subordinate managers  

• Contributes to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management 

• Establish departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization 

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 

• At least 8 years of experience, including some prior management experience 

• Extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; must be able to provide timely and accurate data analysis 

• Strong business writing skills and experience developing communication in various formats 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Learner mindset and eye for continuous improvement needs 

• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to maintain a strict level of attention to detail 

• Ability to work well within a team environment and demonstrate a vested interest in team goals and objectives 

• Self-motivated with the desire to consistently improve performance and gain further knowledge 

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

• Comply with company policies and procedure 

What we offer 

The base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $186,000 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.