Chevron Corporation

Strategic Workforce Planning Lead

Chevron Corporation$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field
  • Proven expertise in workforce planning and skills-based talent strategy
  • Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in developing long-range workforce plans
  • 10+ years in oil and gas related roles (preferred)
  • Master's degree or relevant certification (preferred)
  • Fluency with Workday, Excel/Power BI, and AI/automation impacts (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) agenda across functions
  • Facilitate cross-functional workshops to develop a 5-year workforce vision
  • Build demand models for key functions and job families
  • Quantify internal skills supply and external market availability
  • Monitor competitor talent strategies and synthesize insights
  • Drive action plans to close workforce capability gaps
  • Craft executive-ready communication and coach talent managers

Benefits

  • Potential for domestic relocation assistance
  • Opportunity to impact Chevron's workforce planning strategy directly
  • Access to advanced analytics and workforce planning tools
  • Possibility to shape the future workforce in a leading energy company
Full Job Description
Total Number of Openings
1

Lead the enterprise Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) agenda across functions. Partner with business and HR leaders to shape a long term workforce vision, forecast demand and supply for critical job families and skills, benchmark against competitors, and facilitate pragmatic action plans (build/buy/borrow/automate) to close capability gaps. Positioned at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution, this role offers the opportunity to shape the framework of how Chevron develops, understands and plans its workforce of the future.

Key Responsibilities

1) Shape the Long Term Workforce Vision

  • Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align leaders on a bold, 5-year workforce vision tied to enterprise strategy, capital project pipeline, and energy transition scenarios.


  • Translate strategic priorities into workforce implications (roles/capabilities/capacity), establishing a clear talent baseline by function.


2) Forecast Demand & Assess Supply

  • Build demand models (headcount & skills) for priority functions and job families; layer technology, market, and portfolio shifts into scenarios.


  • Quantify internal supply (skills, proficiency, mobility, location mix) and external market availability; identify constraints and hotspots where supply is tight or capability gaps are material


3) External Intelligence & Competitive Benchmarking

  • Monitor competitor moves, talent strategies, and emerging operating models across oil & gas, NOCs, and energy tech-synthesizing insights for leaders and impacts on strategic workforce plan.


  • Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for HR and Learning and Talent milestones.


4) Drive Actions to Close Gaps

  • Facilitate function level action plans: build (upskilling/learning), buy (targeted hiring), borrow (contract/gig), and automate (technology/AI augmentation) with clear owners, milestones, and value cases.


  • Partner with HR COEs (TA, L/&D, Comp, OD) to operationalize actions and embed them into annual cycles and quarterly business reviews.


5) Data, Architecture & Tooling

  • Leverage Workday and analytics platforms to integrate job architecture and skills taxonomy into SWP (mapping skills to job profiles; enabling reporting and career pathways).


  • Define metrics, dashboards, and governance to track SWP outcomes


  • Model Development: Build, maintain, and refine workforce planning forecasting and scenario models in Adaptive Planning and Power BI.


6) Senior Level Communication & Change Leadership

  • Craft concise, executive ready narratives, pre reads, and decision materials for Leaders/sponsors; manage alignment across Strategy, Finance, and functional leadership


  • Coach talent managers/HR business partners to run SWP at the function level using the central playbook and templates.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required in Business, Human Resources, Engineering, Data Analytics or related field.
  • Proven expertise in workforce planning, scenario modeling, and skills based talent strategy.

  • Strong consulting, facilitation, stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.


  • Experience developing long range workforce plans which forward project skill needs, talent pipelines, and strategic hiring decisions


Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years in oil and gas (E&P, refining, petrochemicals, or energy services) spanning HR Strategy, Org/Talent, or Management Consulting.


  • Master's degree or certification in Business, HR, Analytics, Engineering, Workforce Planning or related field.


  • Fluency with Workday (job profiles/skills), Excel/Power BI, and visualization tools; familiarity with AI/automation impacts on work design.


Core Competencies

  • Strategic & systems thinking; ability to connect business strategy to talent implications.


  • Analytical rigor; comfort with ambiguity, scenarios, and sensitivity analysis.


  • Influence without authority; strong collaboration and facilitation across senior leaders and technical functions.


  • Clear, concise communication "story lining" complex analysis into decisions.


  • Change leadership and coaching; building repeatable processes and playbooks


Relocation Options:

US-domestic relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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

About Chevron Corporation

Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy and technology company that believes affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress.

Chevron Corporation Careers

Join Chevron Corporation, a global leader in energy and technology, and become part of a team that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At Chevron, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and opportunity, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career path. Work You’ll Do At Chevron, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, working together to solve the world’s toughest energy challenges. Our team’s dedication to excellence and innovation drives our leadership in the energy sector and contributes to our robust company growth. Chevron offers a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, including engineering, finance, information technology, and environmental science. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Chevron provides an environment where your skills will be honed, and your professional aspirations can be realized. Internship Programs Start your career on the right foot with a Chevron internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment at Chevron after graduation. Interns at Chevron work on real projects, receive mentorship from experienced leaders, and learn about the energy industry from the inside out. Benefits and Culture Chevron is dedicated to supporting our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health care, competitive retirement plans, and paid time off. Moreover, we are proud of our inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters an environment of respect and collaboration. Career Development Investing in our employees’ careers is a priority at Chevron. We offer extensive training and development programs, including leadership development, diversity training, and technical skills enhancement, to ensure every team member can achieve their career goals. Chevron’s commitment to professional growth makes it a premier place to advance your career. Join Our Team Explore the numerous career paths available at Chevron and discover how your talents can make a global impact. We are actively hiring and looking for individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to lead. Check out our open positions, tailor your resume, and prepare for an interview that could set the stage for a fulfilling career at Chevron. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Chevron careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Get tailored advice, read about our company culture and the experiences of employees through our careers blog, and learn about the industry trends that could influence your career decisions. Chevron Corporation is not just a company; it’s a place where you can shape the future of energy and grow as part of a global team committed to excellence. Join us and be part of a legacy of leadership, innovation, and diversity that defines the future of energy.
Learn more about Chevron Corporation
Size
42,595 employees
Market Cap
$336.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.5 billion
Founded
1879
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$94.2 billion
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