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What’s the role
As a Project Security Lead, you will provide direct support to the Bonga-North project security risk management and functional support for Bonga North and Deepwater project activities following the Opportunity Realization Standards (ORS). Working closely with the Project Security Manager, the Security Lead shall continually monitor the threat, assess the resulting risks, and design appropriate mitigations that will ensure the project has a cost-effective, fit for purpose security solution to ensure security risks are managed to ALARP, and all stakeholders are aware of the risks faced by the project. This role contributes robustly to the maturation and development of the company’s opportunity and growth projects including but not limited to support for:
Security deliverables and documentation through DG1 - DG 5
Pre-FEED and FEED activities.
Development and review of security plans
Security risk management in project execution
Implementation of security assurance plans
You will work closely with Security Leads/Advisers/Coordinators of the corporate security team and Maritime Security team to continually monitor threat, determine the risk, and design appropriate mitigations that will ensure the project has a cost-effective, fit for purpose security solution which ensure that security risks are managed to ALARP, while keeping all stakeholders aware of the risks faced by the project.
What you’ll be doing
You will provide security supervision and project management support for growth projects throughout the opportunity maturation, execution, and handover phases, ensuring that security risks are systematically identified, integrated with other project risks, and reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) in line with corporate and industry standards. You will contribute directly to project decision‑making, assurance, cross‑functional coordination, and delivery readiness. This shall include but not limited to the following:
Lead and coordinate the identification, assessment, and development of security risk mitigation plans within the project risk management framework, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedule, cost, and proactive risk management to ALARP through participation in pre‑DG4 cadence meetings and support to package leads.
Provide structured security input into cross‑discipline integration workshops, project reviews, and planning activities to ensure security requirements are embedded across engineering, logistics, execution, and operations, including participation in daily integrated logistics planning for project movements.
Support the delivery of all security requirements and documentation across ORS Decision Gates (DG1–DG5), including seamless transfer of deliverables from pre‑DG3 to execution stage and contribution to pre‑startup/handover security risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with Group Security Standards and SEAM Framework while evaluating and applying security technologies and industry best practices to strengthen security posture, enhance resilience, and optimize lifecycle costs.
Provide direct oversight and assurance of the effectiveness of company and contractor security plans, including conducting Security LOD1 assurance on all project activities and movements and driving consistent implementation of mitigations in line with approved plans to manage risks to ALARP.
Monitor and maintain effectiveness of physical security measures at the project site (to deter, deny, detect, delay, and respond), while engaging daily with Security Coordinators and Intelligence teams to gather/share threat intelligence and interfacing with Bonga FPSO and Security Operations Centre to maintain a common operating picture across SCiN operations.
Collaborate closely with contractor security teams and Project Site Security Coordinators to ensure availability and adequacy of GSAs and fit‑for‑purpose security vessels, coordinate emergency responses, conduct regular security drills, and ensure implementation of lessons learned and recommendations.
Support governance and operational readiness by delivering VPSHR briefings to GSAs and reporting violations, while deputizing for the Project Security Manager on Bonga North Project activities as required.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution preferred; a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field and professional industrial security certifications (e.g., PFSO, PSP, CPP from ASIS or equivalent) are considered an advantage.
At least 4 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project delivery roles within top-tier consulting firms or data-driven industry environments.
Strong capabilities in project management, analytics, planning, communication, and writing, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver results.
Knowledge of Exploration & Production (E&P) business, particularly in the Niger Delta and Gulf of Guinea, with exposure to energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries being beneficial.
Understanding of security and geopolitical dynamics across the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea.
Proficiency in computing, including managing data, creating and maintaining simple databases, using activity planning tools, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and digital collaboration/reporting tools.
Experience managing security logistics escorts for onshore and offshore activities, with flexibility for travel and remote working as required.
Flexibility to combine pre‑DG3 roles while supporting project security execution as needed.
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes
Shell
Who We Are
Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies, employing 103,000 people with operations in more than 70 countries. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach as we seek to help the world build a sustainable energy future.
Shell is a customer-focused organisation, serving more than 1 million commercial and industrial customers, and around 33 million customers daily at more than 47,000 Shell-branded retail service stations.
Our approach
Powering Progress sets our strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, generating value for our shareholders, our customers and wider society. As we move forward on this journey, we will power lives and respect nature while maintaining our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.
Our values
At Shell, we share a set of core values – honesty, integrity and respect for people – which underpin all the work we do. The Shell General Business Principles, Code of Conduct and Ethics and Compliance Manual help everyone at Shell act in line with these values and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
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Special Challenges
Understanding the security and geo-political dynamics across the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea.
There may be periods of travel and remote working should circumstances require this.
There may be a requirement to other combine pre-DG3 roles while supporting security to execute the project.
Managing security logistics escorts for onshore and offshore activities.
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