Texas, United States of America
Job Family Group:
Information Technology (IT)
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
July 13, 2026
Business Unit:
Projects and Technology
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What’s the role
As a Crude Digital Delivery Manager / Senior Principal Engineer, you’ll be a key technical leader, empowered to shape standards in engineering and architecture, working in the Crude portfolio for Shell’s Trading and Supply business. You will specifically work across multiple product and project teams in the portfolio to create scalable, secure, and strategic systems that enable the transformation of the Crude Digital capabilities.
What you’ll be doing
Own technical conversations and delivery in partnership with the Crude business on Digital Ambition, Platforms and Tools, Agentic AI Innovation, AI Governance, People Enablement and AI Use Cases across Life of a Deal
Enable rapid delivery of business-critical tools.
Support experimentation and innovation through the DIY+ environment.
Seamlessly transition applications to IT-managed production when scale or criticality demands it
You should exhibit deep technology leadership with a good balance of hands-on experience in designing and engineering technical solutions, problem solving mentality and logical thinking. This role will drive engineering leadership with end-to-end accountability for technical strategy and delivery of the products/projects within the Crude Digital portfolio. They will also have key influence, if not direct ownership for architectural leadership. You will report into the Crude and Products Senior Delivery Manager.
Strong leadership skills, including fostering collaboration, driving consensus, and effectively communicating complex technical concepts, are essential. The ideal candidate will not only lead in their area of expertise but also play a key role in shaping and transforming the role itself—identifying opportunities, driving innovation, and delivering impact that extends beyond the initial remit. As the organization grows, this role is expected to evolve, offering continuous opportunities for development, influence, and leadership.
What you bring
Industry Knowledge:
Strong domain expertise in crude trading, including physical supply chains (cargo scheduling, logistics, quality differentials) and associated financial markets (futures and derivatives) used for hedging and price discovery.
Substantial experience in Commodity Trading & Price Risk Management or Capital Markets / Investment Banks to bring credible externalisation of mindset and approach, ensuring cost: value competitiveness.
Understanding of financial regulations.
Knowledge of the Life of a Deal (LOAD).
Compliance & Regulation.
Credit and Risk.
Finance.
Operations.
Market Analysis.
Trading Data & Analytics processess
What we offer
The base salary range for this position is $178,000 - $266,000 per year. Individual 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 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.
We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. .
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.
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