Transformation Partner

Entity: People, Culture & CommunicationsJob Family Group: HR GroupJob 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.As a key enabler of business delivery, our people, culture & communications (PC&C) team discovers, empowers and cares for brilliant people, and so can you. Together, we can build and enable emotionally connected leaders and dynamic teams to progress and communicate bp’s strategy, and create a culture of purpose, winning and care that grows the value of bp. About the team:The transformation team provides enduring transformation capability and expertise that enables bp’s evolving operating model to deliver our strategy and deliver predictable performance. The role will design and lead people-centric transformation initiatives that are aligned to and deliver our strategic ambitions. About the opportunity: We are looking for a Transformation Partner, who will play a critical role in providing transformation expertise for our highest value projects across the different entities and across the different regions with deep expertise in organisational design & effectiveness. In this role, as the successful candidate, you will join the transformation program/project working group to drive and lead certain transformation elements and coordinate different sub-workstreams to ensure transformation strategy, business case, plan, milestones are achieved in these critical business transformations. What you will deliver: In more detail, some of your key job accountabilities will be: Shape and drive transformation programs/projects in line with Business strategy Together with the Business and Transformation Lead shape a high-quality transformation strategy and plan across all operating model, organisation and people elements of the program/project, provide thought leadership, build a decision driven critical path to ensure value is captured at the right time Provide expert advice on transformation capabilities including strategy activation, operating model, org design, share best methodology and external insights Collaborate with key partners, including Business SVPs & PC&C VPs leadership, senior leadership across finance, legal and other relevant teams as required to ensure alignment and successful execution of transformation programs/projects Lead the development and execution of agreed value drivers in respective projects Understand how business strategy is delivered and support business in identifying business problems, shape interventions, develop solutions and set up the delivery Drive overall development and execution of agreed value drivers across all workstreams. Direct tasks, communicate decisions to broader working team, monitor overall progress, coordinate dependencies, risk management and issue resolution Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy activities as required to facilitate the smooth transformation of teams, processes and systems resulting from the respective project/program Partner with the business to shape interventions, develop solutions and set up delivery Undertake rapid efficiency reviews across the operating model – e.g. Lean Efficiency Review, Red team reviews Review operating model effectiveness and develop \’to- be\’ designs, leading on structural, process and cultural improvements to activate strategy Enable maximum integrated value by leading on organisational design, ways of working, governance, performance management and culture What you will need to be successful: Education: You will have Degree level education or masters (MBA), supplemented by professional certifications/ qualification in one or many of the transformation capabilities/ skills with clear focus on OD&E expertise.Skills: Deep business strategy understanding and organisational knowledge, sound commercial acumen, leadership in inspiring change, ability to co-create with and influence key senior partners Strong understanding of Transformation capabilities and scenarios – strategy activation, operating model, org design Experience with efficiency, offshoring, in- and outsourcing, growth transformations Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple partners, competing priorities and challenging deadlines and driving commercial outcomes Problem solving & critical skillsConsulting skills – excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence a broad range of senior partners/leaders both internally and externally. Adaptability, teamwork, EMI and strong relationship management Ability to take ownership and deliver results in challenging, client-facing environments Essential Experience: It would be essential that you possess a global perspective and understanding of overall strategy work, experience in the energy sector, extensive experience, and consultancy background. Technical: Strategy activation – draw strategic insights and shape transformation programmes to set them up for success Operating model Diagnostics and Design – how people, process and technology come together in a structured way of working to deliver the strategy Organisation Design – design of the organisation’s structure, accountabilities, roles and responsibilities, interfaces and sizing; organising for agility and to enable end to end value Behavioural: Teamwork, psychological safety, resilience, continuous learning, coaching, customer centric thinking, knowledge sharing Why join our team? At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.Apply now! Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Business Strategies, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Culture and behaviour change, Customer centric thinking, Driving Transformational Change, Energy Sectors, Global Perspective, Influencing, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Operating Model Design, Organizational Design, Organizational knowledge, Problem Solving, Psychological Safety, Relationship Management, Resilience, Stakeholder Influence {+ 2 more}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.