Technology Portfolio Management Lead

Entity:

Customers & Products

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

The Technology Portfolio Management (TPM) Lead will be responsible for establishing the TPM function within bp pulse. Your key objective is to establish a consistent approach to delivery across the bp pulse Technology function, aligning delivery to the CTOs ambitions and the Technology objectives and key results. You will work with the Technology Leadership Team to drive delivery across cross-cutting technology programmes and initiatives of work.

You will be responsible for:

• Establish a standardised governance framework across the Technology function.
• Establish a standardised approach for programme delivery for Technology and ensure that the process is followed for all new programmes of work.
• Ensure that programme delivery is aligned to Technology objectives and key results (OKRs) and agreed budgets.
• Ensure that new Technology programmes are triaged, scoped and staffed based on their business / organisational priority.
• Work with the Tech LT to bring a robust approach to the prioritisation of work across the Technology portfolio.
• Provide oversight and assurance to cross-cutting technology programmes of work.
• Identify areas for improvement across the Technology organisation and embed recommended improvements into ways of working.

As the first member of the TPM function you will also be responsible for growing the TPM function, ensuring that the team has the right skills to meet the bp pulse CTOs agenda.

You will collaborate with various departments and global teams to ensure that programmes of work are delivered effectively. This will include:

• Data & Analytics
• Systems
• Digital security
• Architecture
• Mission PMO(Product)
• Operations
• Engineering and quality
• Product teams
• Third-party vendors

Technology Programme Management, Oversight & Assurance:

• Provide direct programme management for high priority, cross-cutting technology programmes of work (including programme mobilisation, programme governance, reporting, benefits tracking).
• Provide oversight and assurance to wider technology programme delivery

Governance:

• Establish a governance framework to manage delivery across the Technology portfolio.

OKR & Budgeting alignment:

• Lead the definition of objectives and key results for the Technology portfolio. Ensure that all delivery is aligned to agreed OKRs.

Continuous improvement:

• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency enhancements across the Technology portfolio.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree supplemented by relevant professional qualifications (such as Scrum Master, Product Ownership, IT / Technology Programme and Project Management).
• Experience in the successful delivery of cross-cutting technology programmes of work across EV, infrastructure or other relevant sectors.

Substantial experience in:

• IT, Technology & Digital Portfolio, Programme and Project Management inc. budget management
• Product Management and Product Delivery
• Business Analysis and Requirements Management
• Vendor Management
• Various delivery methods (agile, waterfall)

An understanding of technical architecture principles and cloud platforms.

Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to build, guide and inspire a high performing team.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external teams, stakeholders and vendors.

Given the ambitious growth plans that bp pulse have, the job holder must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple priorities at any one time.

Why join our team?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

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 crafting 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, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Apply now!

Travel Requirement

Negligible 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}

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.

Location: Milton Keynes, GB

Posted Date: 12/28/2024