Technology Adoption Lead

bp; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technology Adoption Lead to shape its technology strategy and manage the 10-year Technology Plan. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology acquisition and foster a culture of innovation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in technology strategy with a Bachelor's degree or MBA in a relevant field. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave policy

Excellent retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technology strategy, innovation, or transformation roles.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their application in energy or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide technology adoption initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the 10-year Technology Plan aligned with corporate strategy.
• Identify future technology trends and translate strategic objectives into actionable adoption roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional squads to deliver adoption goals; monitor progress and resolve blockers.

Skills

Agreements and negotiations

Analytics

Commercial Acumen

Customer and competitor understanding

Data visualization and interpretation

Deal structuring

Developing and implementing strategy

Economic evaluation methodology

Empowering Others

Financial Modelling

Generating customer insights

Inclusive Leadership

Influencing

Internal approval process

Investment appraisal

Joint Venture Structuring

Managing strategic partnerships

Market analysis

Market development

Project and programme management

Prospecting and pipeline management

Sector

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree and / or MBA in technology, IT, engineering

Job description

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

As Technology Adoption Lead, you will shape bp's technology strategy and long‑term roadmap in close collaboration with our strategy team. You'll develop and manage the 10-year Technology Plan, lead execution through cross‑functional squads, and drive the acquisition and deployment of innovative technologies. This role also partners with bp Ventures to ensure strategic and operational alignment across technology investments.

What you will deliver

• Develop and refine bp's 10-year Technology Plan aligned with corporate strategy.
• Identify future technology trends and translate strategic objectives into actionable adoption roadmaps.
• Lead cross‑functional squads to deliver adoption goals; monitor progress and resolve blockers.
• Manage end‑to‑end technology acquisition, onboarding, and integration; maintain a pipeline of emerging technologies.
• Design and implement adoption frameworks, including change management, training, and partner engagement.
• Track adoption metrics and feedback to improve strategies; champion innovation across bp.
• Partner with bp Ventures for strategic alignment on technology investments.
• Engage senior partners, secure sponsorship, and provide governance updates.
• Inspire teams to embrace new technologies; foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support team members involved in adoption initiatives.

What you will need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree and / or MBA in technology, IT, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in technology strategy, innovation, or transformation roles.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their application in energy or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise‑wide technology adoption initiatives, including change enablement and performance tracking.
• Broad knowledge of digital and physical technology landscapes
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to lead by influence and bring diverse partners together
• Experience with budget management, strategic planning, and commercial delivery
• Knowledge of modern delivery and collaboration methodologies
• Understanding of technology readiness levels
• Proven ability to drive innovation and deliver projects successfully
• Expert decision‑making and analytical skills
• Startup, ventures, or business development experience

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

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office / remote working.

Skills

• Agreements and negotiations
• Analytics
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer and competitor understanding
• Data visualization and interpretation
• Deal structuring
• Developing and implementing strategy
• Economic evaluation methodology
• Empowering Others
• Financial Modelling
• Generating customer insights
• Inclusive Leadership
• Influencing
• Internal approval process
• Investment appraisal
• Joint Venture Structuring
• Managing strategic partnerships
• Market analysis
• Market development
• Project and programme management
• Prospecting and pipeline management
• Sector
• Stakeholder Management

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.