GRC Engineering Lead

BP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous parental leave policy

Excellent retirement benefits

Job summary

bp is seeking a GRC engineering lead to shape bp's GRC technology capabilities, AI and data strategies, and to drive delivery across global teams. You will oversee engineering and compliance management and ensure the organization has the platforms, data, and controls to meet GRC obligations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, design a global compliance framework, and promote continuous improvement in governance and cyber security practices across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Significant technology, platform development and operational delivery capability in a large multinational organization.
• Deep knowledge of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) including cyber security, data and AI.
• Understanding or experience of cyber security laws, regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the GRC technology strategy and roadmap across bp’s GRC teams.
• Oversee operational services underpinning GRC and compliance management.
• Develop AI-driven GRC strategy to improve efficiency and business value.
• Design and maintain global compliance frameworks for regulations and certifications.
• Lead governance, stakeholders groups, and risk reporting for cyber security compliance.
• Coach and develop a high-performing, diverse team with a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

GRC leadership

AI strategy

Data engineering

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary education or equivalent experience

Tools

GRC platforms

Data platforms

AI tooling

Job description

Entity: Technology

Job Family Group: IT&S Group

Job Description

Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.

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!

You will work with As part of the bp's Global GRC team and Digital Compliance leadership team you will have responsibility for leading bp's global GRC engineering teams and compliance management services portfolio. You will own the Global GRC technology, AI and data strategies, lead operational teams and oversee delivery squads to drive bp's GRC capabilities.

The Digital Governance Risk and Compliance organization fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust by promoting good governance, effective risk management, and regulatory compliance. These capabilities help bp balance security with usability, optimize technology investments, and enable bp's business to meet its compliance obligations in all jurisdictions in which it operates globally.

Let me tell you about the role

As the GRC engineering lead you will be expected to work across teams to develop GRC technology capabilities, drive AI and data strategies and improve the value from GRC and compliance services. You will lead the Global GRC engineering and compliance management team, ensuring bp has the framework, platforms, tools, data and capabilities to meets its GRC obligations.

What you will deliver

• Lead the delivery of the GRC technology strategy and roadmap, working across GRC teams and partnering with technology and business teams.
• Lead the delivery of operational services that underpin GRC and compliance management in bp.
• Continuous control health monitoring capabilities, including the delivery of platforms, tools, data hubs, interfaces and reporting dashboards.
• Lead the development and delivery of a AI-driven GRC strategy. Working across GRC teams to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and business value.
• Lead the design of the compliance framework for global regulations and industry certifications, including maintenance of applicable risk and control frameworks.
• Lead applicable governance, stakeholder working groups, progress tracking and risk reporting for cyber security compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the compliance program and applicable policies and controls.
• Manage relationship with in-region stakeholders, business, technology and audit teams.
• Lead, coach, develop and build a resilient and high-performing team fostering a culture of continuous improvement and career progression.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

You'll have a tertiary level education and/or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience

• Significant technology, platform development and operational delivery capability in similar organization or role.
• Significant experience in a similar cyber security, data, engineering, technology or governance, risk and compliance role for a large multi-national organization
• In depth knowledge of GRC platforms, data engineering and AI
• Understanding or experience of cyber security laws, regulations and industry standards as well as the broader legal & regulatory landscape
• Proven track record in leadership of teams and in establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative partnerships

Leadership and EQ

• Foster positive team morale and empower team members
• Create an environment where people listen and can speak openly
• Demonstrate strong leadership, uphold bp's code of conduct and values
• Promote a culture of change, agility, and open communication
• Self-aware and able to recognize and manage your impact on others.
• Cultural fluency - you operate across cultural boundaries with sensitivity.

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.

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