Innovation Implementation Senior Manager

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Supply, Trading & Shipping
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Supply & Trading Group
Job Description:
The business-led innovation team (Vista) within bp Supply Trading & Shipping (ST&S) is set up with the mission to help future-proof the organisation. The team focuses on addressing three core questions:
How can technologies today solve yesterdays problems faced by ST&S?

How can technologies of tomorrow provide a commercial competitive edge today?

What do we need to do, think, and change in behaviour in a rapidly evolving business landscape?

Vista is a global, agile, impact-driven, and solution-agnostic team focused on identifying and leveraging innovative technologies, business models, and ecosystem partnerships to address commercial opportunities.
Vista is seeking an experienced Innovation Implementation Senior Manager to join its global implementation team. This is a senior leadership role with line management responsibility for three individuals.
This role sits at the centre of Vistas innovation delivery model, translating prioritised opportunities into validated, scalable products. It requires a balance of product judgement, focused execution, and the ability to test, learn, and refine solutions in close collaboration with end users.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Innovation Project Delivery
Own end-to-end delivery of innovation initiatives from approved concept through PoC, pilot, and transition into the bp ecosystem

Translate business problems into clear problem statements, testable hypotheses, delivery plans, and success metrics

Apply principled validation to prioritise higher-value opportunities and reduce low-impact delivery

Make evidence-based decisions to continue, pivot, or stop initiatives based on user feedback and commercial signals

Deliver to agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and budgets, balancing trade-offs between speed, cost, learning, and value

Lead solutioning across internal build, external partners, and hybrid delivery models

Secure functional and technical resources, balancing ambition with cost and capacity constraints

Act as single point of accountability for third-party delivery, ensuring milestones, costs, and outcomes are met

Maintain clear, trackable delivery plans and reporting across all initiatives

Product Leadership and Agile Delivery Excellence
Set and uphold product management standards, including vision, prioritisation, customer discovery, and outcome-led roadmaps

Lead rapid, iterative product development using prototypes, MVPs, and controlled pilots

Work directly with end users to test, refine, and validate solutions

Ensure squads operate with agile practices and predictable delivery cadence

Act as escalation point for product managers, unblocking delivery and strengthening decision-making

Challenge assumptions and guide teams toward evidence-based outcomes

Champion lightweight experimentation frameworks to accelerate learning cycles

Maintain alignment with ST&S Technology delivery teams and strategic priorities

Transition, Scale and Integration Readiness
Own transition and scale planning following PoC, ensuring solutions move effectively into Technology ownership

Define clear handover artefacts to support scaling and avoid value loss

Set realistic delivery timelines and hold internal and external partners accountable

Ensure smooth, well-governed handover into Technology-led support teams

Define clear exit criteria for initiatives that do not progress, collecting learning and avoiding sunk cost

Portfolio, Governance and Financial Stewardship
Lead the implementation portfolio, tracking progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes

Introduce and maintain clear indicators and delivery metrics to support a principled innovation model

Oversee budgets, spend, and value realisation, intervening early where outcomes are at risk

Maintain project delivery data, reporting metrics, and dashboards

Operate as a senior member of the Vista governance board, providing challenge and delivery insight

Senior Leadership within Vista
Shape and improve Vistas delivery processes, standards, and ways of working

Coach and develop team members, strengthening product delivery and techno-commercial judgement

Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, rapid learning, and commercial impact

Challenge stakeholders and influence decision-making to improve outcomes

Stay current with innovation, AI, and product delivery advancements

Directly lead three globally dispersed Product Managers, setting clear performance expectations

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Experience in innovation delivery, product management, or product-led transformation, taking concepts through to validated products

Strong product and project management capability, with experience in agile delivery environments

Proven ability to develop use cases, including commercial benefit analysis and value articulation

Experience working with technology partners, ideally including startups or emerging technology providers

Experience leading prototyping, validation, and early-stage product scaling

Strong stakeholder management across global, matrixed organisations

Ability to challenge, influence, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments

Strategic mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes

Experience working directly with end users to test and refine solutions

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Experience in corporate, startup, or corporate venturing / accelerator environments

Commercial experience with a focus on value creation and business impact

Exposure to AI, data-driven products, or emerging technologies

Understanding of energy trading

WHY JOIN US?
Were committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. Youll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. Youll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters.
We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that.

Travel Requirement
Negligible 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:

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