Digital Transformation Lead

Job summary

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Marketing Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

Digital transformation at pace and scale is a critical enabler of bp’s strategy.

The digital transformation lead is a high-impact, specialist SME role responsible for working with colleagues from across bp to plan and implement the digital strategy for refining, terminals, and pipelines globally. The purpose of the role is to deliver significant cost reductions and efficiencies through digital solutions; to maximise the overall competitiveness of bp’s global refining portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

Work multiple bp teams, specifically group technology and bp solutions, to develop a deep understanding of bp’s digital strategy and to represent the views and requirements of bp’s refineries.

Leverage a working understanding of refining architecture and technical specifications to define the application of digital tools to the portfolio, including digital twins, AI, and ERP.

Lead the implementation of relevant digital tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of work processes, access and use of data / data mining, and overall competitiveness of our sites.

Partner with ERP implementation team to optimize scope and ensure successful launch according to the pre-agreed timeline.

Act as the SME / advisor to the SVP refining and their leadership team on digital topics.

Plan, project manage and assure complex digital implementation programmes.

Propose a refining digital twin strategy, leveraging learnings from other parts of the organization.

Key Challenges

High levels of complexity and ambiguity.

A global portfolio with varying requirements, legislation, and challenges.

Influencing the bp digital strategy without direct accountability

Competing priorities will require exceptional project planning and project management expertise.

Refining is a safety critical business. Changes must be robust and well planned to ensure that safe, reliable, and compliant operations are not compromised.

Essential Requirements

Degree educated (likely in a technical/engineering field), preferably with postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MBA) and qualification in a digital / technological field.

10-15 years post-graduation experience gained in refining or other heavy industry / manufacturing.

Deep experience of leading multi-site digital transformation projects or other heavy industry / manufacturing.

Experience of integrating ERP, digital twins and AI agents into the digital solution for sites

Previous experience will include technical and operational roles in refineries.

Proven ability to plan, lead, and govern complex, large-scale projects.

Deep understanding of AI and its role in driving efficiency and competitiveness.

Strong leadership and relationship skills (followership, EQ, influencing without direct authority)

Ideally will have gained experience by working in different countries and cultures.

Experience of implementing digital solutions in highly complex, unionized/represented sites would be a distinct advantage.

Why join bp

At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Brand Management, Channel marketing activation, Customer Segmentation, Developing creative marketing content, Digital fluency, Generating customer insights, Listening, Presenting, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding, Using market research effectively, Writing skills

Legal Disclaimer:

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.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.