Project Security Manager at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Security Manager

Job Requisition ID: R175084
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Family Group: Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Worker Type: Regular
Business unit: Integrated Gas and Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Where You Fit In?

• Security risk management and functional support for Projects, Exploration and Development activities in SCIN.
• This includes robust contribution to the maturation, development and execution of the company’s opportunity and growth projects.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, BOMs, GMs and the entire project community. 

What is the Role?

• The Position is indirectly responsible for the Planning and Cost of the security architecture associated with the various opportunities in maturation to project execute phase.
• With solid-line to the Country Security Manager but have a dotted-line reporting to the Project  Directors and a strong working relationship with other relevant General Managers and Project Managers

Responsibilities

• Responsible to ensure that every project has a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose, risk-based security solution that reduces risks to ALARP and makes all stakeholders aware of the risks to the project.
• Manage all security project security risks and execution and ensure seamless handover to the Asset Security Team upon completion.
• Manage effective project security teams that are capably led, appropriately resourced, competent and work together to achieve clearly defined outcomes
• Manage the integration and implementation of security requirements/deliverables covered in security basis of design and security plans and ensure adequate coverage of security considerations in project execution strategy, EPC contracts, ITTs and bid evaluation.
• Drive development and implementation of security management systems including interface, cost, assurance and monitoring/reporting across Wells and Projects.
• Manage the development of all security deliverables required as per the Opportunity Realisation Standards (ORS).
• Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and standards as per Group Security Standards and the Group HSSE&SP Control Framework.
• Influence, collaborate and support contractors and vendors engaged by the project to deliver effective and efficient security for all aspects of the project.
• Understanding the security and geo-political dynamics across the Niger Delta and developing security concepts/plans to manage complex risks.
• Working collaboratively and in an integrated way with cross-functional business partners.
• Requires willingness to multitask under intense pressure and tight timelines.
• Managing security logistics deployments for onshore and offshore activities.
• Work closely with the CR and SE teams, including knowledge of appropriate technical security requirements.

What We Need From You?

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant fields will be an advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant Security experience
• A strong focus on end-to-end delivery of sustained, competitive, and affordable projects.
• Strong focus on outcomes and meaningfully apply good project management practices, as reflected in the Project Management Framework (PMF).
• Good knowledge of E&P business, especially in the Niger Delta and Gulf of Guinea.
• Strong program management, analytics, planning, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work across teams and collaborate with others to deliver results.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in leading and managing teams.

Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2025.