Full-Time

Competitiveness Delivery Lead

Posted on 8/10/2025

BP

BP

10,001+ employees

Global energy company transitioning to renewables

No salary listed

Pune, Maharashtra, India

In Person

Relocation within country eligible.

Category
Business & Strategy (3)
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Required Skills
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • outstanding communication skills – both verbal and written
  • ability to engage, build relationships with and influence senior leadership and key business stakeholders
  • be able to work with Microsoft Excel tools ( PowerPoint, Excell) and understand BP/Castrol specific project structure & reporting tools
  • be flexible to support the team where needed and to flag any issues in due time
  • be able to energize people and create a one-team mood
Responsibilities
  • lead the process implementation to meet timeline, cost, and quality objectives
  • ensure a robust project planning
  • provide assurance and tracking of the specific project deliveries
  • communicate project progress through steerco and governance meetings with the key stakeholders
  • inspire and motivate the project team members to deliver on time and in full
  • unblock issues that come along the way during the project, where needed by escalation to the relevant people
  • work collaboratively with various cross functional teams, to execute and lead multiple projects from the strategic projects portfolio
Desired Qualifications
  • Acquisitions and divestments
  • Acquisitions and divestments
  • Agreements and negotiations
  • Analytics
  • Commercial Acumen
  • Commercial Business Development
  • Communication
  • Contractual risk management
  • Data visualization and interpretation
  • Deal structuring
  • Decision Making
  • Developing and implementing strategy
  • Economic evaluation methodology
  • Economic modelling
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Modelling
  • Influencing
  • Investment appraisal
  • Joint Venture Structuring
  • Long Term Planning
  • Managing change
  • Market Analysis
  • Project and programme management
  • Risk Management
  • Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding
  • {+ 2 more}

BP operates as a global energy company that supplies oil, gas, and electricity while also investing in renewable energy projects such as solar and offshore wind. It manages exploration, production, and distribution of energy resources and aims to help the world move toward a net-zero future by growing its renewable energy capacity and reducing carbon emissions. Unlike firms that focus only on fossil fuels or renewables, BP combines traditional energy with a broad, ongoing shift toward sustainable solutions, funded by strategic investments in climate-friendly projects. Its goal is to provide reliable energy to governments, businesses, and consumers while delivering value to shareholders and supporting societal sustainability goals.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1909

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Iran conflict volatility and higher crude prices support debt reduction toward $14-18B target.
  • Buy ratings doubled to 13 with 13% analyst upside as shares rally 24-51% YTD.
  • Downstream refining margins and trading gains offset flat upstream production through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • EU windfall tax on excess profits erodes 20-30% of trading gains within 6 months.
  • Strait of Hormuz closure reduces Middle East upstream production 10-15% through 2026.
  • Debt climbs to $25.3B forcing buyback suspension, alienating investors amid share rally.

What makes BP unique

  • Superior oil trading desk generates $3-4.75B quarterly advantage over US rivals during volatility.
  • Strategic Bayer partnership scales camelina biofuels from 14B to 40B gallons by 2040.
  • Vertically integrated operations span exploration, refining, distribution, power generation across 78 countries.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

CNBC
Apr 14th, 2026
BP's new CEO to simplify company structure into upstream and downstream units

BP will reorganise into two main business units — upstream and downstream — under new CEO Meg O'Neill, who took the helm on 1 April, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. The company currently operates three main divisions covering gas and low carbon, oil production and operations, and customers and products. The move aligns with calls from US hedge fund Elliott, which holds a stake of just over 5% in BP, for a simplified structure. There is no set timeline for the reorganisation. Two weeks ago, BP named Carol Howle as deputy chief executive to oversee portfolio review and strategy development. The restructuring marks a shift from former CEO Bernard Looney's 2020 overhaul, which emphasised renewable energy but drew investor criticism.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 14th, 2026
BP Whiting refinery lockout enters fourth week, shares trade 39.5% below fair value

BP has locked out more than 800 union workers at its Whiting refinery in Northwest Indiana, with the dispute continuing into its fourth week. Replacement workers have been brought in as negotiations over concessions remain unresolved. The lockout raises concerns about refinery safety, operational stability and economic impact on the surrounding community. For investors, the dispute represents a material operational and social risk factor, particularly as the duration extends and regulatory scrutiny increases. BP shares currently trade at £5.74, roughly in line with analyst targets, though Simply Wall St flags them as 39.5% below estimated fair value. The company faces a very high P/E ratio of 2,200.9x, with dividend coverage concerns as profit margins have declined year-on-year.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 14th, 2026
BP oil trading arm set for 'exceptional' Q1 as Iran conflict drives prices higher, net debt to jump to $27B

BP has forecast "exceptional" results from its oil trading division for the first quarter of 2026, driven by surging oil prices following US-Israeli military action against Iran. The Middle East conflict has disrupted energy markets, with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz trapping significant Gulf oil volumes. The company expects net debt to rise to between $25 billion and $27 billion, up from just over $22 billion in the previous quarter, primarily due to working capital increases of $4 billion to $7 billion caused by the price environment. Upstream output is expected to remain broadly flat compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. The update marks the first since Meg O'Neill became CEO on 1 April, replacing Murray Auchincloss.

CNBC
Apr 1st, 2026
BP's third CEO in five years: New chief Meg O'Neill faces mounting challenges at UK oil giant

Meg O'Neill is taking over as BP's chief executive, becoming the company's third CEO in five years. O'Neill joins from Woodside Energy as rising oil prices may provide some relief amid significant challenges facing the UK oil major. The rapid leadership turnover highlights the scale of difficulties confronting BP as it navigates the energy transition and market pressures.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 28th, 2026
BP highlights unprecedented Iran war oil shock amid Strait of Hormuz closure

BP has highlighted unprecedented disruption to global oil flows caused by the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to large-scale interruptions to crude and product shipments. The company's chief economist stated the current shock differs in scale from previous oil supply disruptions, with implications for long-term energy market structure. The closure affects physical supply routes, shipping costs, insurance and crude pricing, impacting how integrated oil majors manage portfolios and risks. BP's comments suggest possible shifts in energy sourcing, transport and hedging, with potential implications for capital allocation between oil, gas and lower-carbon projects. BP currently trades at £5.84, roughly 70.5% below estimated fair value according to Simply Wall St, though profit margins of just 0.03% leave limited room for error.

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