Sr. Project Advisor

bp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation (120–240 hours)

401(k) matching

Pension for eligible employees

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Project Advisor in Chicago, Illinois, to manage transformation initiatives for the Mobility & Convenience business. The role includes developing project plans, engaging stakeholders, and leading cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree and over 5 years of project management experience, preferably with PMP certification. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or business analysis.
• PMP or relevant project management certification preferred.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans that align with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proactively identify potential project risks and issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Track project performance against established metrics.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Change management

Process improvement

Project financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)

Power BI

Job description

Job Profile Summary: The Sr. Project Advisor will contribute to high priority, high visibility transformation initiatives for the Mobility & Convenience (M&C) Americas business, reporting to the Head of Change & Project Management.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement project plans that align with organizational goals. Collaborate with interested parties to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate project progress, risks, and changes effectively to ensure alignment and buy‑in.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely project delivery while minimizing disruptions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams to drive project success. Ensure all dependencies, achievements, and deliverables are met in accordance with the project timeline and scope.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project performance against established metrics, providing regular updates and reports to senior management. Analyze key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Resource Coordination: Manage internal and external resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization for project execution. Oversee project budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement: Conduct thorough analysis of workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements. Facilitate sessions to engage customers in process redesign and operational enhancement.
• Business Readiness: Coordinate change management initiatives, including updates to processes and training sessions to ensure team readiness for new implementations.
• Leadership Development: Mentor and guide project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Set clear goals, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or business analysis, preferably in a complex organizational environment.
• PMP certification or other relevant project management certification, a plus.
• Change management (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) certification or other relevant change management certification, a plus.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and relationship building, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience managing operational, program, and/or project financial budgets.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project. Power BI a plus.
• Knowledge of fuels marketing, sales operations, and/or retail convenience, a plus.

Compensation: Base salary range is $67,000 – $120,000. Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation (120–240 hours for full‑time, 60–240 hours for part‑time), 9 paid holidays, personal choice holidays, parental leave up to 8 weeks, discretionary annual bonus, long‑term incentive, 401(k) matching, pension for eligible employees, health, vision, dental, life and short‑term/long‑term disability coverage.

Why Join Us

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We offer benefits and flexible working options to enable your work to fit with your life.

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.