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 constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable 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 skilled, experienced and innovative Lead Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of robust and scalable technology solutions across the Gas and Power Trading Americas business. In this role, you will be instrumental in translating business needs into architectures, ensuring alignment with strategy and fostering continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

* Lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements, all architectural standards, and security policies.
* Translate complex business problems into actionable technical designs, utilizing strong business modeling and data analysis skills.

* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them through complex implementation challenges.

* Collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and external partners, to ensure successful solution integration and delivery.

* Develop and maintain comprehensive solution architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and design patterns.
* Monitor emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact and value for BP, driving innovation and competitive advantage.
* Contribute to the evolution of BP's IT strategy and planning, ensuring architectural alignment and long-term vision.
* Work to optimize service operations and resilience of implemented solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.

Job Qualifications

* Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar leadership role, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered solutions and stakeholder management.

* Exceptional Solution Architecture design skills, with the ability to define and communicate complex architectural designs to a diverse set of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Extensive experience with a variety of Integration patterns and technologies.

* Demonstrated expertise in at least one significant Technical specialism (e.g., cloud platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity).
* In-depth knowledge of digital security principles and practices.
* A strong track record of Creativity and Innovation in solving complex technical challenges.

* Advanced skills in Data Analysis and Data design principles.

* Demonstrated proficiency in Business modelling
* Solid understanding of IT Management and IT strategy and planning methodologies.
* Familiarity with Service operations and resilience best practices.
* Familiarity with User Experience Analysis and its application in solution design.

* Awareness of Emerging technology monitoring and evaluation.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

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, Business modelling, Creativity and Innovation, Data Analysis, Data design, Digital Analytics, Emerging technology monitoring, Information Assurance, Integration, IT Management, IT strategy and planning, Network Design, Requirements definition and management, Risk Management, Service operations and resiliency, Solution Architecture, Systems Development Management, Technical specialism, User Experience Analysis

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.