Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

You will work with

This role works withing the Refining Optimization and Asset Virtualisation team responsible for building digital end to end digital solutions supporting supply chain for crude and refining products. This role will work with highly skilled Data Analysts and Supply Chain experts to optimize bp's Refining operations.

Let me tell you about the role

A Product Manager takes ownership of overall product and portfolio success, focusing on understanding customer needs and identifying opportunities to significantly improve its experience. This role involves defining product strategy, crafting a compelling vision, and driving the product lifecycle from concept to launch and scaling. Collaboration is key, working closely with engineers, designers, and business partners to deliver impactful solutions. The role requires a methodical approach to evaluating outcomes, ensuring alignment with bp’s financial, operational, and customer strategies. As a hands-on contributor, the Product Manager manages day-to-day accountability and performance management to achieve product success.

What you will deliver

Business focused:

Analytical and commercially focused, using data-driven insights, metrics, and analytics to evaluate product performance and link outcomes to strategyClearly define why we are pushing a product, considering market, competitor, technical, and operational aspects of bp’s strategy and visionUnderstand business and technical economic value, such as TCO, unit economics, NPV, ROIC, and other commercial measuresTranslate vision into strategic product roadmaps with an agile delivery approach in partnership with Tech while handling cyber, operational, and/or regulatory risksPlans and control costs associated with running a product, including collecting, analysing, and reporting cost/benefit information to more optimally provide valueHuman centered:Know and empathize with internal and/or external customer(s) needs to reinvent and innovate product solutionsIntegrate customer and partner feedback loops to ensure that product solutions and outcomes meet organizational needsAbility to coach team members and drive cross-discipline problem solving to achieve business outcomes

Technology driven:

Use lean, iterative experiments and low-fidelity prototyping to find signal, validate hypothesis, and iterate before moving to scaleCollaborate with partners to define end-state architecture and drive secure, resilient, performant, and scalable technology solutionsEngage with partners on data management, laying out how data is processed, stored, accessed, and protectedAssess opportunities for reusing enterprise solutions and build new platforms with enterprise scalability in mindA keen curiosity about emerging tools and technologies

Transformational leadership:

Partner with team members on new working practices to drive collaboration and efficiencyBalance customer insights, business goals, and industry opportunity spacesInfluence and create alignment across a broad set of senior executives and partners to secure resources and overcome impediments to bringing products to marketWhat you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

The Product Manager at this level demonstrates strong expertise in product management practices, including strategic business analysis, customer-focused development, and operational and technical optimization. They independently lead initiatives, refine product strategies, analyzing complex data sets, and drive technical improvements. Their advanced understanding of data-driven decision-making ensures that products meet both customer and business needs. They guide teams through product lifecycles, solve operational challenges, and maintain alignment with organizational goals. With comprehensive knowledge of their domain, they influence outcomes and mentor less experienced team members.

Preferred experience:

BS/MS in Business, Economics, STEM or equivalent experienceExtensive experience in product management, with a consistent track record of leading complex projects and delivering successful productsPrior leadership roles with a high level of responsibilityPrevious experience or solid understanding of the optimization of supply chain for crude and refining products.Familiarity with refining processes and operations, including crude and feedstocks quality, refinery pricing and constraints, and commercial performance analysisExperience with AI and machine learning technologies, including data analysis and predictive modeling.Experience with digital twin technology and its application in refining optimization.Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to refining operations.Experience with cloud computing platforms and services, such as Palantir, AWS or Azure.About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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