Technical Lead: Benchmarking and Performance

Chevron Corporation; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron ENGINE in Bengaluru is looking for a Technical Lead: Benchmarking & Performance to drive benchmarking studies, data integration, and performance insights across upstream, downstream, midstream, and chemicals.

The role mentors analysts and backend/frontend analytics specialists, partners with IT and business teams, and ensures data accuracy and enterprise-aligned database solutions for strategic decisions at Chevron Corporation.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in oil and gas, including benchmarking, operations, data management or consulting.
• Proven technical background in database management or data architecture with ability to oversee complex systems.
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with database platforms (SQL/NoSQL).
• Strong knowledge of benchmarking frameworks and performance measurement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and development for a team of benchmarking analysts and data visualization specialists.
• Oversee benchmarking studies across upstream, downstream, midstream, and chemicals.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency of outputs, and integration of internal/external data sources.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

SQL

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering or related field

Tools

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1 Technical Lead: Benchmarking & Performance About us: The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the world’s current and future energy challenges. As one of the leading energy providers worldwide, Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, manufacturing of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives, and the development of enabling technologies. Chevron's vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnerships, and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress, we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the world’s growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.

About the position: Chevron ENGINE has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead: Benchmarking & Performance to join the ENGINE Innovation team; this role will be based in Chevron’s office in Bengaluru. Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements. Technical Lead: Benchmarking & Performance will be a senior member in Chevron’s ENGINE benchmarking and performance team, who will work closely with senior business leaders, global stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high-impact competitiveness reports and support strategic decision-making. This role will mentor analysts, back-end database developers and front-end analytics technical specialists working across upstream, downstream, midstream, and chemicals businesses. This role will drive the execution of benchmarking studies, target setting, and performance insights, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and relevance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, and development for a team of benchmarking analysts, database owners and front-end data visualization specialists
• Coach and mentor a team to execute benchmarking studies across upstream, downstream, midstream, and chemicals
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of data submissions and outputs across multiple studies and business units
• Oversee database management activities, and integration of internal and external data sources, APIs, and pipelines to maintain robust and connected databases
• Collaborate with IT, data engineering, and business teams to ensure alignment of database solutions with enterprise standards
• Serve as ENGINE point of contact with third-party data providers and external benchmarking organizations
• Provide feedback and input to senior leaders to enable improvements in the benchmarking process, and provide benchmarking inputs to enable enterprise level strategic decisions

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering or any related field
• 15 - 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including experience in performance benchmarking, operations, data management, or strategic consulting
• Proven technical background in database management, data architecture, or data engineering, with the ability to oversee complex systems and integrations
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with relational and non-relational database platforms
• Strong knowledge of benchmarking frameworks and performance measurement methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex cross-functional projects
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What we can offer you

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way. Have the opportunity to take part in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development and expand your career within an inclusive and collaborative workplace. Join a workplace where innovation, collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work. Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus, well-being, and innovation enhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration. Grow through structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevron’s values and business priorities. Access comprehensive benefits that support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

ENGINE refers to the Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center, which operates under Chevron Global Technology and Services Private Limited, an affiliate of Chevron Corporation. References to ENGINE in this document are for convenience only and do not denote a separate legal entity. This job advertisement is intended to provide a general overview of the role and workplace environment. Role details and outcomes may vary based on business needs and individual performance. Chevron ENGINE supports global operations, supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly, the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law. Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.