Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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.

bp is committed to delivering innovation, reliability, and resilience across our operations. We are seeking a seasoned professional to shape and lead on OT cybersecurity globally.

Role Overview

Reporting to the SVP of Digital Security, the Vice President of OT(Operational Technology) Cybersecurity will be responsible for improving and executing a comprehensive cybersecurity vision that protects our operational technology environments, industrial control systems (ICS), and critical infrastructure. This role will require a deep understanding of both OT and IT, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of building and managing world-class cybersecurity programs. This role will lead pragmatic conversations with both technologists and engineers about the wide range of assets and risks our business has.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global OT cybersecurity strategy, aligned with enterprise risk management and business objectives.

• Lead design, deployment, operation and continuous improvement of security controls for OT environments, including ICS, SCADA, and IIoT systems.

• Partner with engineering, operations, and Technology teams to embed security across the full OT lifecycle.

• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and compliance programs (NIST, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, etc.) for OT cybersecurity.

• Lead a high-performing OT cybersecurity team, developing our people as well as technology.

• Oversee OT-focused vulnerability management, solutions development, conformance support, and incident response.

• Engage with regulators, customers, and industry partners to maintain bp’s position as a leader in OT security.

• Advise senior leadership and the Board on OT cybersecurity risk posture, investment priorities, and emerging threats.

• Drive awareness and culture change across the organization to strengthen security in operational environments.

Skills & Experience

• Depth of cybersecurity or OT engineering experience, with significant time in leadership roles.

• Consistent track record leading OT/ICS cybersecurity programs in industries such as energy, utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, or transportation.

• Deep knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks (IEC 62443, NERC CIP, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS).

• Strong grasp of industrial control systems design and OT/IT convergence challenges.

• Exceptional executive communication skills, with ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working with regulators, auditors, and external partners on cybersecurity risk and compliance.

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GICSP, CCISO) a plus.

Why join bp:

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.

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.

Apply now!!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Consulting, incident investigation and response, Incident Management, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information security behaviour change, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier security management

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.