Senior Project Manager

BP Americas, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BP Americas, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to steer multi‑stream digital transformation initiatives.

You will drive agile practices, partner with data architects and engineers, and oversee the full lifecycle of complex digital projects to deliver measurable business impact. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change orchestration across a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business; master's preferred.
• Experience with digital transformation and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of multiple digital projects from inception to delivery.
• Implement and champion Agile practices across teams.
• Oversee benefits management and ROI realization for projects.
• Drive configuration management and related processes across projects.
• Collaborate with data architects/engineers on data design and management strategies.
• Apply Design Thinking to solve complex problems and develop user-centric solutions.
• Orchestrate Digital Innovation initiatives and modern technologies.
• Manage Digital Product Management lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Mentor and empower teams to achieve high performance and collaboration.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain clear stakeholder alignment across the portfolio.

Skills

Agility core practices

API design

Benefits Management

Data design

Data Management

Design Thinking

Digital Innovation

Digital Product Management

Facilitation

Influencing

Managing change

Portfolio Management

Software design and development lifecy

System Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

Job description

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description: About us Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of change and possibility we need new talent to pursue opportunities, motivated by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always tackling for more solutions, balanced outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead sophisticated digital innovation and transformation initiatives at BP Corporation N.A., Inc. This role demands a strategic problem solver with a strong grasp of agile methodology proven track record ability to deliver impactful solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and handle the full lifecycle of multiple, concurrent digital projects, from inception to successful delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic objectives.
• Implement and champion Agility core practices across project teams, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and iterative development.
• Supervise Benefits Management, meticulously tracking and reporting on project benefits realization to key team members.
• Drive Configuration management and related processes, ensuring robust control over project assets and results.
• Collaborate closely with data architects and engineers on Data design and Data Management strategies to ensure data integrity and accessibility for digital products.
• Apply Develop Thinking principles to understand user needs, ideate innovative solutions, and ensure user-centric product development.
• Orchestrate Digital Innovation initiatives, identifying and implementing modern technologies and approaches to enhance business operations and customer experience.
• Manage the Digital Product Management lifecycle, from concept to launch and ongoing optimization, ensuring products meet market needs and business goals.
• Empower Others through effective mentorship, coaching, and delegation, encouraging a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
• Facilitate productive meetings, workshops, and communication channels, ensuring clear understanding and alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Utilise strong Influencing skills to gain buy-in from senior leadership and navigate sophisticated organizational dynamics.
• Lead and manage organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new systems and processes.
• Give to Portfolio Management activities, including project prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management across the digital portfolio.
• Supervise Software Design and Development processes, working closely with engineering teams to ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Guide System Design efforts, ensuring robust, integrated, and future-proof architectural solutions.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, with a strong focus on digital transformation and innovation.
• Deep expertise in Agility core practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Confirmed experience in Benefits Management and demonstrating tangible ROI for projects.
• Strong understanding of Configuration management principles and tools.
• Solid background in Data design and Data Management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in applying Design Thinking to solve complex business problems.
• Track record of successful Digital Innovation and bringing new digital products to market.
• Extensive experience in Digital Product Management, including roadmap development and product lifecycle management.
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a focus on Empowering Others.
• Highly proficient in Facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Superior Influencing and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated success in Running change within large organizations.
• Experience with Portfolio Management concepts and practices.
• Strong understanding of Software Design and Development lifecycles and guidelines.
• Proficiency in System Design principles and architectural considerations.

Total Base Pay Range 112,000.00 -160,000.00 Annual

Why join bp

At bp, 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 encouraging 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement Up to 10% 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. 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. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.