Project Portfolio Scheduler

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Shell
Project Portfolio Scheduler
in
Cologne
Germany
, Germany
Job Family Group:
Projects
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
November 24, 2022
Business unit:
Downstream
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
Where you fit in
The Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland is one of the key sites in Shell's global portfolio. The total site has 17 million tons per annum crude oil procession capacity with up to 3.000 staff being employed on site. Next to delivering the classic Oil products, the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland is fully integrated with the Chemicals and Specialities business, producing Ethylene, Propylene, BTX, Bitumen and other specialty products. It is actively contributing to reducing Shell's Net Carbon Footprint while growing new business with projects like e.g. REFHYNE (Green Hydrogen production), Vegetable Oil co-processing and BioLNG.
The Shell Chemicals and Products portfolio of assets is transforming into five highly integrated Energy and Chemicals Parks out of which Rheinland is a key player in the European market.
It consists of the two locations South (Wesseling) and North (Godorf) and has started a major transformation program.
The sites will be transformed from a refinery and chemical plant into a Shell Energy and Chemicals Park of the future. It fulfils and supports Shell's energy transition goals and plays an important role in the energy transition throughout Germany and particular in NRW.
There has never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is contributing to solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.
Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.
You will be one of the leaders of the transformation journey!
What’s the role?
The Portfolio Scheduler is accountable for the delivery of the overall Progress Status for the Project Portfolio in a timely and qualitative manner to allow the Site Leadership making the right decisions.
The Portfolio Results must be predictable and work as a strong basis for all future Goal setting.
The Scheduler must also coordinate the required external resources for detailed planning of individual projects in agreement with the Team Lead and the individual Project Leads.
The role will also take on board the optimization of the current monitoring tools and procedures (KPIs, Benchmarks) as well as providing focused assurance for the 3rd party delivered schedules.
The Project Scheduler will work in close collaboration with the Cost Portfolio Engineers and the Project Leads.
Under this role you can participate in strategic discussions at a site level for a portfolio of over >250MM€ per year, having a high exposure at Site Leadership level and Opportunity to deliver high end information for the management, as well as international exposure on regional and global forums.
Accountabilities:
Gather and summarize progress for the portfolio of projects, focusing on the critical ones.
Analyse criticality of activities in view of resources availability.
Setting expectations and means for proper planning of 3rd parties and partners
Challenge the probability of success
Reviewing the delivered schedules before decision gates
Contribute to the monthly reports for the Site management, identifying and highlighting key decisions and risks
Deliver schedule-related KPIs based on the available data
Support other functions working on project identification and initiation by means of Feasibility during the first project phases
Contribute to the validation of forecasting based on progress
Special challenges:
The current tools and systems are underdeveloped,
Many players in the organization who are not integrated
The focal points and stakeholders have different backgrounds and understandings. The work requires a lot of effort on alignment and clarity
There are many global initiatives aiming for standardization and improvement, for which we need to get ready ASAP
What we need from you
We are keen to hear from individuals with relevant experience in Scheduling and/or Planning roles in the manufacturing industry (preferably Oil & Gas, Energy, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical or other process industries). You’ll also call on your Degree in Engineering (Dipl. -Ing, Master of Science, Mechanical, Process or technical equivalent education).
We also hope you possess the following skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering or relevant
Significant experience in the said industries with exposure to planning and scheduling
Understanding of project Metrics and drivers. Understanding of key concepts of critical path, critical activities, Baseline
Extensive experience with MS office and preferably with MS Project & Primavera
Sound understanding of the Staged Gate Project Process (FEL process)
Proven leadership, organisational skills and strong personal drive required at skill level.
Strong team working orientation and ability to motivate and support all involved project team members.
Proven interpersonal and relationships skills in complex environments
Fluent in English and ability to speak German demonstrated (B2 level in minimum)
Company Description
At Shell Germany, our drive is to employ world-class individuals. We employ 4,200 people whose careers have benefited from our industry-leading career development programme and unrivalled inhouse access to local and global experts. We are active in many areas such as Gas, Gas Marketing, Manufacturing & Distribution of oil products, Petrochemicals as well as Research & Development. Shell in Germany is one of the biggest retailers of energy products and one of the largest refinery operators. Our extensive R&D facilities in Hamburg allow us to offer a broad range of expertise on Retail Fuels, Lubes, and Marine, Power and Engine Vehicle Technology. Shell began operations in Germany in 1902.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.
An inclusive place to work
To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are 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.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
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According to the United Nations, the global population could increase to more than 10 billion people. A key role for society – and for Shell – is to find ways to meet the growing demand for energy, with less carbon emissions. We need people who dare to think differently – to take part in developing tomorrow’s energy solutions today.

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