Lead Solution Architect

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

About Bp
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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

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, veteran status, or disability status.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

What you can expect from us!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened

sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):

bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network) Pride Working parents PEN (Positively Ethnic Network) bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community) bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)

ROLE SYNOPSIS 

Architecture is a collaborative discipline, and it plays a critical role in the integration of our businesses. Architects connect all the digital disciplines and the consumers and procurers of IT, in order to create an integrated, flexible, effective IT architecture for bp.

 

Key Accountabilities 
 

• Architecture: You rigorously develop solution architectures, seeking practical solutions that optimize and re-use capabilities. You will be responsible for building technical designs of services or applications and will care passionately about the integrity of the Digital capabilities you develop. 
• Technology: You are an excellent technologist and have a passion for understanding and learning. You will contribute to digital transformation initiatives from an architectural perspective, facilitating the delivery of solutions. You will bring good hands-on skills in key technologies, and an ability to rapidly assess new technologies with a commercial mindset. 
• Safety and Compliance: The safety of our people and customers is our highest priority. You will advocate and help ensure our architectures, designs and processes enhance a culture of operational safety and improve our digital security. 
• Team: You will lead several delivery teams directly or by influence. You will play an integral role in building the team’s skillset while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. Your work will be judged not just based on your personal contributions but also on the success of your teams.
• Relationships: You will build strong relationships across the business and Digital teams. You will understand the long-term needs of the solutions you are developing, and enable delivery by building a rapport with team members both inside and outside of bp. 
• Business Area: This role is part of the Technology Digital Core organization shaping and supporting the digital technology which underpins bp’s Financial Performance Planning and Management (PPM), Internal Audit, and Accounting Reporting and Control (ARC) areas. You will design solutions in partnership with financial leaders and delivery teams to facilitate the finance process transformation within bp.
  
  

FORMAL EDUCATION 

A Bachelors (or higher) degree, ideally in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Mathematics, hard science, or equivalent work experience.

Essential Skills / Criteria
Required Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Finance Planning & Performance Management architecture and solution design.
• Deep hands-on expertise with SAP BPC (NetWeaver & Embedded), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) Planning, SAP Profitability & Performance Management (PaPM), SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and exposure to other SAP planning tools.
• Strong understanding of finance processes (budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, profitability analysis, financial reporting).
• Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end planning solutions across large, complex enterprises.
• Strong knowledge of data models, integration design, performance optimization, and cloud/hybrid architectures.
  
  

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of non-SAP planning tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, OneStream) is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud-based planning ecosystems beyond SAP (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle EPM, Workday Adaptive Planning).
• Knowledge of advanced analytics, AI/ML-enabled forecasting, and predictive planning.
• Familiarity with finance transformation programs in large, global organizations.
• Experience in Agile delivery models and working within a product-based IT operating model.
• Professional certifications such as TOGAF, SAP Certified Application Professional (Planning & Consolidation / Analytics Cloud / IBP).
• Strong integration knowledge with ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, and data platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive and senior leadership levels.
• Experience leading architecture governance, best practices, and design reviews.
  
  

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

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.

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