Senior Principal Delivery Manager (Head of Technology Delivery - Tax & Treasury)

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

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.

Technology is at the heart of this transformation, modernizing platforms, enabling digital innovation, and driving efficiency across our operations. Joining bp means being part of a global network tackling complex challenges with purpose and impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and shape the future of energy in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Join our Team and advance your career as Head of Technology Delivery - Tax & Treasury (Senior Principal Delivery Manager)!

This role is a key driver in turning strategic objectives into tangible outcomes. As a hands-on leader, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of critical products, platforms, and services that enable bp’s Tax and Treasury functions. The position demands proactive decision-making, balancing stakeholder priorities, shaping feature development, and ensuring solutions meet quality, budget, and timeline commitments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, bridging business needs with technology capabilities, to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that support compliance, efficiency, and financial resilience. In addition, this role ensures robust technology governance by embedding cybersecurity, data integrity, and regulatory compliance controls into every delivery, mitigating operational and financial risk.

Technology Leadership

• Own end-to-end management of Treasury and Tax systems, including Treasury Management System, FX platforms, and tax compliance tools.

• Align technology with business needs, managing vendor contracts, licensing, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead modernization and major implementations (e.g., WallStreet FX, WallStreet Suite, Thomson Reuters Common Tax Engine), ensuring scalability and resilience.

• Integrate, support, and rationalize platforms, phasing out legacy tools and introducing innovative solutions that reduce risk and improve efficiency.

• Collaborate with SMEs to align strategies across interconnected systems.

• Ensure ERP integration, as well as integration with other key systems where required, aligning with bp’s Quantum programme and SAP S/4HANA strategy.

• Lead and collaborate with external partners and outsourced service providers to deliver technology solutions, manage third-party dependencies, and ensure compliance with bp standards.

Innovation, Automation and scaling

• Develop and scale solutions that streamline treasury workflows (cash, liquidity, FX) and tax compliance activities, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.

• Track emerging trends in treasury technology and tax automation, adopting tools that future-proof bp’s financial operations.

• Leverage AI and advanced analytics to enable predictive insights for cash forecasting, risk management, and tax planning.

• Drive continuous improvement by finding opportunities to optimize processes and enhance system performance.

• Partner with global teams to ensure platforms deliver measurable value, support regulatory obligations, and enable digital transformation.

What You will need to be successful:

• Relevant higher education in technology, finance, or related field.

• 15+ years of experience in technology delivery leadership, including managing software vendors, outsourced service providers, and cross-functional teams.

• Proven expertise in Treasury and Tax technology platforms, including:

  • Treasury Management Systems (TMS)

  • FX and cash management tools

  • Tax compliance platforms (e.g., Thomson Reuters Common Tax Engine)

  • ERP integration (SAP S/4HANA)

• Experience in large-scale transformation programmes, including ERP and financial system modernization.

• Strong capability in automation and emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, RPA, and advanced analytics.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in the context of financial technology.

• Track record of dri