Project Manager
Blueprint Power
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You will work as a member of a high-energy, top-performing team of engineers, working alongside technology leaders to shape the vision and drive the execution of ground-breaking compute and data platforms that make a real impact.
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A Project Manager at bp drives the successful delivery of products, platforms, and services by applying structured development and execution methods, including Agile. This role ensures alignment with bp’s strategic objectives through comprehensive planning, execution, and delivery oversight. Project Managers skillfully balance constraints, manage team members and interdependencies, mitigate risks, and resolve conflicting priorities to deliver successful outcomes.
What you will deliver
- Project and programme management: Develop and implement detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and delivery roadmaps. Use appropriate methodologies to deliver projects on time, within budget, and at the desired quality. Coordinate across teams to ensure project alignment with bp’s strategic objectives.
- Delivery oversight in Agile environments: Work within Agile frameworks to align project milestones with iterative delivery cycles. Coordinate across multiple teams to track progress, resolve dependencies, and ensure continuous delivery of value. Support Agile practices at the organizational level by fostering collaboration and adaptability.
- Risk and change management: Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to project success. Proactively address issues and adapt plans to manage changes effectively while ensuring project objectives remain achievable.
- Stakeholder alignment and engagement: Build strong relationships with business, technical, and external partners to maintain alignment on goals, requirements, and delivery priorities. Act as a communication link between partners to ensure clarity and focus throughout the project lifecycle.
- Continuous improvement and process optimization: Lead efforts to refine project management practices, focusing on repeatable and measurable processes. Drive initiatives to improve delivery efficiency, reduce risks, and enhance project outcomes while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.
What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)
- Strong communication with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- Strong problem-solving with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong relationship skills, able to motivate cross-functional teams.
At this level, the Project Manager has basic proficiency in independently handling a range of basic tasks. They complete tasks with general supervision, balancing priorities, monitoring progress, and resolving straightforward issues. Stakeholder management and systems development skills are strengthening, as they begin to coordinate with broader teams and refine delivery techniques. While gaining experience in Agile practices, they focus on supporting team alignment with sprint goals.
Preferred experience:
- Experience in project management or related field.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft ADO).
- Basic understanding of Agile frameworks.
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!
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