Technology Product Delivery Manager (Maritime Solutions Deliveries)

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Entity: Technology Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description: Position Overview The Staff Product Manager is based in Singapore with an expectation to work onsite four times per week. This role reports to the Principal Enterprise Technology Engineer. The primary responsibility is to Manage the Squads that design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade technology solutions that underpin bp Shipping’s Operations. The successful candidate will be experienced, innovative, ensure secure, scalable, and efficiency across multiple platforms, champion compliance with cybersecurity standards, and collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external vendors in pursuit of operational excellence. Team Leadership and Collaboration Within the technology domain, the post-holder will lead a Digital squad composed of shipping subject matter experts. Close teamwork is required with business Change Leads, Product Owners, Solution Architects, and vendors to ensure alignment and delivery of business objectives. Expertise and Experience Requirements The ideal candidate must demonstrate a deep understanding of Shipping Chartering, Commercial Operations, Voyage and Vessel Optimisation. Previous experience in leading and supporting similar business applications squads, particularly within large shipping, oil, and gas companies is preferred. The candidate will have excellent communications, stakeholder management and vendor management skills. 7 years+ experience in handling Digital Teams that manage custom development, SaaS based solutions and integrations. A strong ability to understand and facilitate gathering of collaborator requirements with experience in design think techniques. Experience in DevOps, agile methods, integration design, release pipelines, data visualisation and data management. Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Desirable attributes include knowledge of maritime AI solutions deliveries, IoT, low-code platform development, cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are critical, as is the capacity to prioritise within a fast-paced environment. A strong dedication to compliance and security standards, are required. Technical Skills and Competencies Essential: 7+ years of leading Digital Delivery teams. Strong demonstrable collaborator leadership skills. Extensive knowledge in Maritime Chartering and Commercial Operations applications. Experience in management of Maritime Optimisation solutions for Voyage and Vessel. Experienced in business transformation implementing business driven change programmes. Demonstrate the ability to drive innovation through to deliver business outcomes. Proven track record to diagnose sophisticated system issues and implement sustainable solutions. Experience in business intelligence Data visualisation tools. Solid understanding of Azure DevOps, Power BI, and Grafana. Desirable: Familiarity with additional SaaS platforms including Sedna Stream, ZeroNorth Optimise, and Danelec. Experience of low-code platforms such as Power Platform and Copilot studio. Experience in implementing AI solutions especially for data insights and workflow efficiencies. Experience of leading streaming data from systems on vessels. Stakeholder and Vendor Management 5+ years in coordination with vendors, contract negotiation, and encouraging cross-team collaboration. Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with vendors on contract reviews, tiering assessments, and influence their roadmap and solution improvements. Conduct impact assessments for application changes and handle collaborator communications relating to technology rollouts. Agility and Innovation Drive innovative solutions for the Shipping business with a focus on Safety, Optimisation and Profitability. Embrace agile practices and facilitate sprint audits, driving continuous improvement and rapid delivery. Participate in product reviews and multi-functional meetings to ensure technology deliverables align with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Management of the Technology Delivery Team to meet the business requirements. Including robust Service Management of the existing systems and delivery of new systems. Ensure Digital Security and legislation compliance. Oversee Opex and Investment budget for team costs and licences, including the submission of proposals for investments. Vendor management, collaborate to ensuring robust delivery of their services ensuring contractual commitments are met including availability, integrity and security. Drive innovation and transformation for the area of responsibility to maximise the business benefits. Provide technical leadership by supporting the integration architect, mentoring peers, and influencing design decisions. Support risk-based user access reviews and uphold privileged access controls for critical assets. Develop the team’s skills to ensure that they become technical SME’s and Domain specialised. At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you: A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued Possibility to join our social communities and networks Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path Life and health insurance, medical care package And many other benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Travel Requirement No travel is 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, 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 Modelling, 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.