Shipping Digital & Asset Capability Specialist at BP · London

Shipping Digital & Asset Capability Specialist Location: United Kingdom - London Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Shipping Group Job Description: Role Synopsis The Shipping Digital & Asset Capability Specialist supports the Shipping Technology Manager and wider Shipping Technology team in identifying, evaluating and enabling technology and process improvements that deliver business value and support bp Shipping’s wider strategy. The role works across both asset technology and digital technology, helping the business understand operational needs, identify high-value opportunities, and shape solutions. Operating similarly to a Product Owner, the advisor collaborates closely with business stakeholders to clarify requirements, define desired outcomes, and ensure proposed changes are aligned with real user needs and operational constraints. Through structured analysis, market scanning and stakeholder engagement, the advisor helps shape improvements to systems, processes and technologies that enhance operational efficiency, data quality, business performance and decarbonisation goals, including the application of artificial intelligence where beneficial. Key Accountabilities 1. Asset Technology Management (Across the OTC Fleet): a. Identify and evaluate opportunities across the operated and time-chartered (OTC) fleet to improve asset efficiency, performance and value through emerging or validated asset technologies, including those supporting energy-efficiency and decarbonisation objectives. b. Provide structured research, analysis and insight to support the development of asset-technology strategy, including contributing to technology position papers, portfolio prioritisation and preparation of clear business-case inputs for proposed opportunities. 2. Digital Technology Management: a. Work with stakeholders across Shipping to identify opportunities to modernise business processes and ways of working through improved systems and digital tools, including the application of artificial intelligence where beneficial. b. Assess digital workflows, tools and data structures to settle where targeted enhancements can improve efficiency, clarity of information and business value. c. Define and articulate clear digital requirements, desired outcomes and priorities using a Product-Owner-style approach, ensuring strong alignment between business needs and central technology delivery teams. d. Prepare concise business-case inputs for digital and process-improvement opportunities, outlining expected benefits, operational fit and alignment with business needs. Assist with execution and delivery of business process and digital real-estate modernisation. Essential Education • Degree in engineering (marine, mechanical, electrical, naval architecture), computer science or relevant field • OR Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience related to business change, product management/ownership and project delivery. Essential Experience / Job Requirements • Tried experience in leading or supporting change and project delivery initiatives, preferably within the shipping or related industries. • Experience supporting technology, operational or process modernisation initiatives. • Strong digital skills and familiarity with emerging technologies including AI. • Expertise in agile methodologies and implementing agile practices. • Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to engage and influence at all levels. • Strong analytical and research skills and a collaborative mentality. • Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences • Ability to understand business processes and define clear requirements. • Ability to handle multiple tasks independently and work across teams. Desirable Criteria • Knowledge of trading & shipping and maritime operations. • Knowledge of finance and reporting processes. • Exposure to emissions and net zero activities. • Certifications in project management or agile (PRINCE2, PMP, PMI-ACP, AgilePM). • Experience in Product Owner, Business Analyst or similar roles. • Familiarity with system optimisation, workflow mapping, data analysis and organisational change. • Understanding of regulatory requirements, decarbonisation drivers and engineering technologies. Why join us? At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. 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, excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirement Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role This role is not eligible for relocation This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Ancillary cost management, Bunker buyer, Chartering, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Listening, Marine assurance, Marine Operations, Marine systems and processes, Marine technical, Market Knowledge, Mentoring, Negotiating value, Operational Excellence, Partner relationship management, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Trading and scheduling operations {+ 4 more} Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.