Business Analysis and Planning Manager

Business Analysis and Planning Manager

PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX. It is part of the Pemex group, a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain: exploration, production, industrial processing/refining, logistics, and marketing. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day and has the feed flexibility to process multiple grades of crudes to produce the high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The Pemex site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities, allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. Pemex Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that employs approximately 1000 employees with another 1000 contractors on site. We set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in several fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and positively impacting the local community where we work.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation depending on experience and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching.
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection.
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts are offered.
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and 9/80 Flexible Working Schedule, including limited ability to work remotely.

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As the Business Analysis & Planning Manager, you will lead a team of technical and business experts and deliver in four broad areas: (a) Healthy economic models and data, (b) Business results delivery analysis, (c) Business and Strategic Planning and (d) Business Communications associated with the performance of PEMEX Deer Park. As a member of the Business Management Leadership team, you will participate in the Pemex Deer Park Senior Management Group, and the team will work closely with colleagues in Business Management, Technology, Finance, Engineering, and Production teams with the ultimate objective of driving improved business performance in the short, medium and long terms.

To be successful as a Business Analysis and Planning Manager, you should have:        

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, ideally in engineering, business, economics, or a related field.

• 10+ years of refining industry experience. Extensive experience in refining, with significant technical and business role exposure.
• Advanced expertise in hydrocarbon and refinery economics. Proficiency in hydrocarbon management, refinery economics, and supply and market dynamics.
• Data analytics and economic modeling skills. Practical experience with data analytics, financial models, and relevant tools used in refinery operations.
• Leadership and communication skills. Prior management experience, with strong leadership abilities and exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to simplify complex topics.

Your responsibilities as the Business Analysis and Planning Manager will include:

• Own and maintain optimization models, ensuring the health of foundational data for planning and scheduling at Pemex Deer Park.
• Lead competitive benchmarking, analyze performance metrics, and generate actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance and Technology teams to optimize hydrocarbon management, cash flow, and unit yield analysis to maximize margins.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators and conduct look-back margin analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate the development of the annual business and strategic plans, integrate market insights, and support senior leadership with strategic analyses.
• Develop business communication strategies and materials to inform stakeholders, build business acumen, and support engagement at all levels.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Energy!

Join our refinery team, where precision, safety, and innovation fuel daily. Apply now and become a key player in keeping our refinery operations running at peak performance! 

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.