Technical Lead: Benchmarking and Performance

About the role

Chevron ENGINE, the Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center in Bengaluru, is looking for a Technical Lead: Benchmarking & Performance to join its ENGINE Innovation team. The role works closely with senior business leaders, global stakeholders and external partners to deliver competitiveness reports and support strategic decisions, while mentoring analysts, database developers and analytics specialists across upstream, downstream, midstream and chemicals businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Coach and develop a team of benchmarking analysts, database owners and front-end data visualization specialists
• Mentor the team to run benchmarking studies across upstream, downstream, midstream and chemicals
• Ensure quality, accuracy and consistency of data submissions and outputs across studies and business units
• Oversee database management and the integration of internal and external data sources, APIs and pipelines
• Work with IT, data engineering and business teams so database solutions meet enterprise standards
• Act as the point of contact with third-party data providers and external benchmarking organizations
• Give feedback to senior leaders to improve the benchmarking process and provide inputs for enterprise-level strategic decisions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, data engineering or a related field
• 15-20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including performance benchmarking, operations, data management or strategic consulting
• Proven technical background in database management, data architecture or data engineering, able to oversee complex systems and integrations
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Required skills

• SQL proficiency and familiarity with relational and non-relational database platforms
• Strong knowledge of benchmarking frameworks and performance measurement methodologies

What we offer

• Opportunities to take part in world-leading energy projects and grow within an inclusive, collaborative workplace
• Structured learning, mentorship and projects aligned with Chevron's values and priorities
• Comprehensive benefits supporting health, well-being and work-life balance

Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday to Friday, which may change with business needs. Chevron does not sponsor employment visas or consider candidates on time-limited visa status.