Account Manager
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JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
The Account Manager – Crude Optimization owns performance of the existing Crude Optimization business and is responsible for driving future growth. This position is accountable for delivering results, developing and executing value-enhancing initiatives, and providing the commercial insight, forecasting, and analysis needed to optimize business performance and support strategic decision-making.
Partnering closely with Optimization team members and cross-functional stakeholders, the Account Manager identifies opportunities, develops data-driven business cases, secures alignment on initiatives, and leads approved projects from concept through implementation. The role translates complex market, operational, and commercial information into actionable strategies that deliver sustainable value.
The position will be filled at a level commensurate with candidate’s experience.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Forecasting & Continuous Improvement
Own ongoing performance of the Crude Optimization business
Develop, maintain, and communicate forecasts, including key assumptions, risks, and value drivers
Perform variance analysis and work with Optimization team members and cross-functional stakeholders to address performance gaps
Troubleshoot operational, market, quality, or logistics issues that affect forecasted performance
Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for leadership and partners
Support continuous improvement of Optimization tools and processes
Origination & Business Development
Identify Crude Optimization opportunities across quality, location, and logistics dimensions and convert them into actionable business cases
Analyze system, market, and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and value opportunities
Develop business cases for new projects, including economic modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment
Quantify expected value, tradeoffs, and key assumptions to support leadership decisions
Maintain and improve economic and operational models used to evaluate opportunities
Project Execution
Lead approved projects from business case through implementation
Coordinate with Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams to execute projects as designed
Monitor project performance against forecasted value and recommend corrective actions
Manage risks and adjust execution plans as system or market conditions change
Collaborate with Quality, Scheduling, Commercial, and Operations teams to evaluate feasibility and reliability of new initiatives
Build cross-functional relationships to surface opportunities and support successful execution
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business discipline required
Work Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry preferred
Prior experience in Commercial, Operations, Quality, Scheduling, or Business Development preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of crude oil markets, logistics, and quality considerations
Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills, including experience with large, complex datasets
Ability to translate analysis into clear recommendations that support commercial decisions
Ability to independently identify, evaluate, and justify new project opportunities
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently from concept through execution
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in a cross-functional environment without direct authority
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations to leadership
Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding contracts
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, ambiguous environment
Strong initiative, organization, and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Licenses and Certifications
None required
Strength Factor Rating - Phy
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