Staff Project Manager

Work location: Cleveland, OH or Chicago, IL 

You will work with  

Teams within M&CA Digital Delivery for Truck Service (development squads both on-shore and off-shore and with 3rd parties), Truck Service business partners, and cross-functionally with the global bp Technology team and other functional teams (ex. Finance) to deliver multiple projects within the Truck Service digital portfolio.  

Let me tell you about the role 

A Project Manager at bp drives the successful delivery of products, platforms, and services by applying structured development and execution methods, including Agile and Waterfall methods. 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. This includes managing projects for the legacy systems (ex. Shop Core, Reach), the new system in Microsoft Dynamics 365, iHub integrations, data management, and other technologies. 

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) 

• Great communication with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively. 

• Excellent problem-solving with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions. 

• Strong leadership and relationship skills, able to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.