Business Development & Transformation Manager - Castrol

bp; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Learning opportunities

Hybrid work model

Career development support

Job summary

Castrol is seeking a Transformation & Business Development Manager to lead and coordinate ASPAC transformation initiatives, focusing on growth enablement and strategic partnerships. You will drive project delivery through cross-functional teams, manage change, and align operating models with Castrol’s strategic priorities across multiple markets.

Your role requires hands-on project management, business analysis, and strong stakeholder engagement to enable revenue expansion through new offerings

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant professional qualification. MBA is an advantage.
• Project Management certification (i.e. Scrum master, Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), PPM) is preferrable.
• Strong foundational business and commercial competence; cross-functional project experience.
• Exposure to lubricants, energy, automotive, or industrial sectors advantageous.
• Experience in data analysis, business case development, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support across transformation and growth initiatives, including planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Support change management activities such as communications, stakeholder engagement, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Prepare updates, dashboards, and materials for leadership reviews and governance forums.
• Coordinate across commercial, supply chain, finance, marketing, technology and external partners to ensure initiatives deliver value.
• Act as a connector between strategy, execution teams, and local market stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Agile exposure

Education

University degree

MBA is an advantage

PM certification (Scrum Master, ACP, PPM) is preferable

Job description

Job Description

This is a Castrol requisition, and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence ahead of the Castrol divestment later in 2026. Upon completion of the divestment, you will be employed by Castrol and will no longer be a bp employee.

Business Growth Enablement

The role works closely with the PU Business Development & Transformation Lead and ASPAC leadership to support new product/service propositions, strategic partnerships, and customer acquisition initiatives.

• Support the execution of Castrol ASPAC Strategy (CIP) through well-defined transformation and growth initiatives.
• Translate high-level strategic priorities into workplans, achievements, and deliverables.
• Track progress across transformation initiatives, highlighting risks, interdependencies, and mitigation actions.
• Support simplification of business processes, operating models, and governance where applicable.
• Work with cross-functional teams across commercial, supply chain, finance, marketing, technology, and external partners.
• Act as a connector between strategy, execution teams, and local market stakeholders.

Job Family Group

Business Support Group

Transformation & Business Development Manager

This role supports the delivery of Castrol ASPAC transformation agenda, with a strong emphasis on business growth enablement. The role works closely with the PU Business Development & Transformation Lead and ASPAC leadership to implement transformation initiatives, support operating model evolution, and enable revenue expansion through new product/service propositions, strategic partnerships, and customer acquisition initiatives.

The Transformation & Business Development Manager provides hands‑on project management, business analysis, and cross-functional coordination to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with Castrol’s strategic priorities.

Strategy & Transformation Execution

• Support the execution of Castrol ASPAC Strategy (CIP) through well-defined transformation and growth initiatives.
• Translate high-level strategic priorities into workplans, achievements, and deliverables.
• Track progress across transformation initiatives, highlighting risks, interdependencies, and mitigation actions.
• Support simplification of business processes, operating models, and governance where applicable.
• Work with cross-functional teams across commercial, supply chain, finance, marketing, technology, and external partners.
• Act as a connector between strategy, execution teams, and local market stakeholders.

Business Development & Growth Enablement

• Support revenue expansion initiatives through:
• Extension of product and service offerings
• Commercial pilots, value propositions, and go‑to‑market support
• Contribute to strategic alliance development by supporting:
• Partner assessments and case development
• Internal coordination across markets & cross functional teams
• Support customer acquisition and strategic account initiatives by:
• Preparing analyses, proposals, and commercial materials
• Coordinating internal inputs for priority opportunities

Project & Change Management

• Provide project management support across transformation and growth initiatives, including planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Support change management activities such as communications, stakeholder engagement, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Prepare updates, dashboards, and materials for leadership reviews and governance forums.

Education

• University degree or relevant professional qualification. MBA is an advantage.
• Project Management certification (i.e. Scrum master, Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), PPM) is preferrable.

Experiences

• Strong foundational business and commercial competence.
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects in strategy, transformation, or business development.
• Exposure to lubricants, energy, automotive, or industrial sectors is advantageous.
• Experience in data analysis, business case development, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous and evolving environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Structured problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Good understanding of project management practices (Agile exposure is a plus).
• Clear written and verbal communication across multiple levels.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to translate strategic intent to on-ground execution.

Benefits

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the demeanor 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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.

Additional Skills

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Integration, Managing strategic partnerships, Research and insights, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability awareness and action.

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.