Strategic Development Planner - Cross-Functional Value

ExxonMobil

Spring (PA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

ExxonMobil in Spring, TX is seeking a Development Planner to lead the early evaluation and maturation of business and project opportunities, developing technical, execution, and economic foundations to support investment decisions. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and apply analytical tools to drive clear business recommendations.

The role requires combining technical and commercial insight, thinking strategically about business value, and influencing decisions across asset and

Qualifications

B.S. or higher in Engineering discipline, MBA preferred
Broad thinker and not necessarily process-driven
Technical, business, and multifunctional team leadership experience
Experience in Leadership Decision Framing and Support is essential, e.g. experience working with decision makers to create clarity around strategic objectives, value definitions, decision road maps, and decision risk timelines
Experience and comfort in leading teams through opportunity evaluations with significant uncertainty is essential
Capability in risk and uncertainty identification and quantification including likelihood
Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate to management strategic tradeoffs that show value, exposure, and lost opportunity in the lens of multiple scenarios
Broad oil and gas industry experience spanning one or more of the following areas: engineering, subsurface, operations, commercial, or asset development
Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of how value is created and captured within the oil and gas industry
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and business issues into clear, actionable insights
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including examples of influencing outcomes, driving initiatives, or leading teams and projects, regardless of formal leadership title

Responsibilities

Lead the acquisition and analysis of technical, commercial, and market data required to reduce uncertainty and build business cases that support development decisions at each project stage.
Apply knowledge of fiscal systems, commercial frameworks, and economic drivers to evaluate development opportunities and support value-based decision making.
Develop, maintain, and utilize economic models to assess opportunities, projects, and funding decisions. Clearly communicate economic results, risks, and trade-offs to stakeholders and leadership.
Integrate technical, commercial, and execution perspectives to screen, evaluate, and mature development concepts in environments with significant uncertainty.
Identify value-enhancing opportunities, technologies, and development strategies, engaging subject matter experts as needed to maximize project and portfolio value.
Collaborate across subsurface, engineering, commercial, finance, and operations teams to advance opportunities through key development milestones.
Support annual business planning, portfolio management activities, and reserves reporting, including preparation of Plan & Budget (P&B) inputs.