Staff project manager

Job description

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description: 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. About the role: PC&C, E&C & Legal Technology is a global technology organisation within bp, responsible for delivering, operating and continuously improving digital products, platforms and services that enable People & Culture, Ethics & Compliance, Legal and Corporate functions worldwide. The Portfolio Lead is accountable for the effective governance, prioritisation, financial management, delivery oversight and value realisation of the portfolio. As a member of the leadership team, the role ensures investment decisions align to business strategy, resources are optimized, risks are actively handled and delivery outcomes generate measurable business value. The Portfolio Lead will drive a culture of data-driven decision making, customer-centricity, continuous improvement and delivery excellence across the portfolio. Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027 Key Accountabilities Portfolio Strategy & Governance Lead the development and execution of the portfolio roadmap aligned to business and technology priorities. Own portfolio planning, prioritisation and investment governance processes. Facilitate governance forums, investment reviews and executive decision-making bodies. Run project and product intake processes and lead all aspects of demand management. Monitor portfolio health, delivery performance, dependencies and critical paths. Ensure alignment between business strategies, technology roadmaps and delivery commitments. Establish and continuously improve portfolio management frameworks, standards and governance processes. Financial Stewardship & Value Delivery Accountable for portfolio financial performance including operational expenditure (Opex), investment expenditure (Capex) and forecast accuracy. Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning activities. Handle investment cases and funding approval processes. Drive technology cost optimisation, simplification and value realization initiatives. Track financial benefits, savings targets and investment outcomes. Maintain portfolio financial reporting and provide executive insights into spend versus value delivered. Ensure delivery within approved budgets and financial targets. Delivery Oversight & Portfolio Performance Oversee successful execution of portfolio initiatives, programmes and strategic projects. Establish performance metrics and target frameworks to measure portfolio success. Drive portfolio reporting, executive dashboards and business reviews. Monitor delivery progress and intervene proactively to address issues impacting outcomes. Ensure appropriate controls, quality standards and delivery rigors are consistently applied. Lead portfolio reviews and executive performance reporting cycles. Resource, Workforce & Supplier Management Lead portfolio-wide workforce planning and capacity management. Optimize resource allocation across strategic priorities. Lead third-party resource governance and supplier performance. Partner with delivery leaders to address resource constraints and capability requirements. Support commercial and contract management activities associated with key suppliers. Build strong partnerships across business, technology and external vendors to ensure successful delivery. Risk, Compliance & Assurance Lead the portfolio risk management framework and maintain the portfolio risk register. Identify, assess and mitigate delivery, financial, operational and technology risks. Handle issues, dependencies and partner concern processes. Support internal, external and regulatory audits. Ensure compliance with bp governance, controls, security and risk management requirements. Track and oversee remediation of audit findings and risk actions. Leadership, Capability & Continuous Improvement Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to project, programme and product teams. Champion agile ways of working, design thinking and modern portfolio management practices. Drive organizational capability and maturity in portfolio management rigors. Develop a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners. Promote data-driven decision-making and customer-focused delivery outcomes. Essential Experience confirmed experience in portfolio, programme or technology delivery leadership roles. Demonstrated experience leading large and complex technology portfolios. Strong financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting and investment management. Experience leading strategic transformation and technology-enabled business change. Strong governance, risk management and executive partner engagement experience. Confirmed experience running cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers. Experience operating in Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall delivery environments. Experience working with enterprise portfolio management tools and reporting platform Essential Skills Portfolio & Delivery Management Portfolio governance Programme and project management Demand and investment management Strategic prioritisation Value realization management Financial & Commercial Competence Budgeting and forecasting Financial analysis and reporting Vendor and contract management Technology cost optimization Leadership & Partner Management Executive communication Influencing and negotiation Organizational leadership Change leadership Coaching and mentoring Technology & Data Portfolio management platforms Agile delivery methodologies Data analytics and reporting Power BI, Excel and presentation tools Collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Education & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Finance or a related subject area, or equivalent experience. Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, SAFe or Portfolio Management qualifications preferred. Success Measures The Portfolio Lead will be measured on: Delivery of portfolio objectives and strategic outcomes. Financial performance against budget and investment targets. Portfolio health, governance effectiveness and reporting quality. Resource utilization and workforce planning effectiveness. Why join us? At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. 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, excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now! Travel Requirement Up to 10% 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: Agility core practices, Agility core practices, API and platform design, Benefits Management, Business Analysis, Business modelling, Client Counseling, Cloud Platforms, Configuration management and release, Data Analysis, Data design, Data Management, Demand Management, Design Thinking, Dialogue enablement, Digital Innovation, Digital Product Management, Employee Experience, Empowering Others, Facilitation, Influencing, Long Term Planning, Managing change, Marketing strategy, Measurement and metrics {+ 5 more} . Future Location Notice: This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time. 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.