Lead solution architect - Tax

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Entity: Technology Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description: Job Description Summary Responsible for delivering strategy architecture and planning activities for the specialism, supporting related operating practices and processes and effective implementation of relevant standards, liaising with collaborators and providing advanced knowledge and advice to support wider business goals. Specialisms : Segment Architecture; Enterprise Architecture; Solution Architecture; Technology Strategy. ROLE SYNOPSIS Architecture is a collaborative field, and it plays a critical role in the integration of our businesses. Architects connect all the digital subject areas and the consumers and procurers of IT, in order to create an integrated, flexible, effective technology architecture for bp. This role is 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home, at Pune (IN). KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES · Architecture : You rigorously develop solution architectures, seeking practical solutions that optimize and re-use capabilities. You will be responsible for building technical designs of services or applications and will care passionately about the integrity of the Digital capabilities you develop. Business Area : The role is within our Business Services Architecture team which is responsible for the architecture across all of bp’s corporate services and functions. The activity area this role will focus on is across Tax portfolio, developing the solution architecture in conjunction with the Tax subject matter experts, external partners, solution integrators etc. to facilitate the Tax process transformation, automation and reporting within bp. Technology : You are an excellent technologist and have a passion for understanding and learning. You will contribute to digital transformation initiatives from an architectural perspective, facilitating the delivery of solutions. You will bring good hands-on skills in key technologies, and an ability to rapidly assess new technologies with a commercial attitude. The strategic tooling for bp Tax is through Thomson Reuters OITD and AWS and other data platforms for tax reporting. You will also apply innovations around AI Automations to further improve the end to end business process. Safety and Compliance : The safety of our people and customers is our highest priority. You will advocate and help ensure our architectures, designs and processes enhance a culture of operational safety and improve our digital security. · Team: You will lead several delivery teams directly or by influence. You will play an integral role in building the team’s skills while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but "do". · Relationships : You will build strong relationships across the business and Digital teams. You will understand the long-term needs of the solutions you are developing, and enable delivery by building a rapport with team members both inside and outside of bp. · FORMAL EDUCATION • A Bachelor's (or higher) degree, ideally in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Mathematics, chartered accountancy, engineering, or equivalent work experience. DESIRABLE SKILLS / CRITERIA · A background in consulting and architecture with real-world experience of architecting, designing, and delivering transformational projects within the finance/tax process areas. You have been the lead architect on a large-scale transformation programme for Finance and Tax Deep-seated functional knowledge of key technology sets including SAP, S/4 HANA, TR OITD, SAP GTS. Additionally knowledge on SAP SAC, DRC, Azure Datahub / Databricks (data lake) and other Tax applications such as Longview will be added advantage. You are also aware of Automation capabilities, such as AI Agents (generative AI), RPA, LowCodeNoCode frameworks and how to leverage them as part of overall solution architecture. · Experience in being part of a tight-knit delivery team. You accomplish exceptional project outcomes in a respectful and supportive culture. · A proven grasp of architecture development (TOGAF 9 certified) and design thinking in an agile environment. You adapt delivery techniques to drive outstanding project delivery. · The ability to relate complex topics in simple and accessible language. · You have worked for a large multi-national on Tax programs. Leadership & EQ · You create an environment where people listen and speak openly about the good, the bad, and the ugly, so that everyone can understand and learn. · You promote a culture of change and agility, evolve continuously, adapting to our changing world. · You work across organizational boundaries and build high quality, trust-based relationships with leaders and employees within innovation & engineering and the wider BP, applying cultural sensitivity. About bp Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner! 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. Additional Information 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, veteran status, or disability status. Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered. What you can expect from us! Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion: At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to): bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network) Pride Working parents PEN (Positively Ethnic Network) bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community) bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community) 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 a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Database Design, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modeling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development {+ 7 more} . Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.