Principal Delivery Manager (Head of Technology Delivery – Tax)

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

About the role

We are seeking a technology leader to shape and deliver bp’s Tax technology strategy and portfolio.

In this role, you will lead the delivery, improvement and long-term evolution of platforms that support tax compliance, reporting, calculation and risk management. You will work closely with Tax, Finance, Technology and external partners to deliver secure, scalable and reliable solutions that support business goals and regulatory requirements.

This position combines critical thinking with delivery leadership, ensuring technology investments create measurable value, improve efficiency and support strong governance.

What you will do

Technology Strategy & Delivery

Delivery and operation of Tax technology products, platforms and services.

Develop and maintain a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Guide technology transformation initiatives, including platform implementations, upgrades and modernisation programmes.

Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, scalable and sustainable.

Support the retirement of legacy applications and the adoption of new technologies.

Partner with Tax specialists to translate business needs into effective technology solutions.

Be responsible for integration between Tax platforms, SAP S/4HANA and other enterprise systems.

Lead technology investments, delivery plans and prioritisation decisions.

Automation, Data & Innovation

See opportunities to simplify processes and improve efficiency, accuracy and user experience. the use of automation, sophisticated analytics and AI-enabled capabilities across Tax operations.

Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to strengthen operational performance and controls.

Use data and performance insights to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Help build future-ready technology capabilities for the Tax function.

Governance, Risk & Security

Embed cybersecurity, data governance and compliance requirements into technology solutions.

Ensure systems meet relevant legal, financial and regulatory obligations.

Identify and handle technology risks, implementing mitigation plans where vital.

Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity and security.

Stakeholder & Partner Leadership

Build strong partnerships across Tax, Finance and Technology teams.

Lead relationships with software providers, implementation partners and service suppliers.

Manage vendor performance, contracts and licensing arrangements.

Foster alignment across interested parties and help balance challenging priorities to achieve successful outcomes.

What you will bring

Experience

Degree qualification or equivalent experience in Technology, Finance, Information Systems or a related field.

Experience leading technology delivery, product management or enterprise transformation initiatives.

Experience leading technology portfolios, multi-functional teams and external delivery partners.

Knowledge of Tax technology solutions, including:

Tax compliance platforms

Tax reporting and calculation systems

Thomson Reuters Common Tax Engine or equivalent solutions

SAP S/4HANA integration

Experience delivering ERP, finance or enterprise platform transformations.

Understanding of cybersecurity, data governance and regulatory compliance requirements.

Experience applying automation, analytics and AI-enabled solutions to improve business outcomes.

Knowledge of vendor, commercial and contract management practices.

Skills & Capabilities

Technology strategy and roadmap development

Enterprise platform integration

Programme and portfolio delivery

Tax technology and compliance systems

Automation, AI and advanced analytics

Vendor and partner management

Governance and risk management

Continuous improvement and process optimisation

Relationship building and partner engagement

Strong written and verbal communication

Why join bp?

We support our people with flexible working, significant development opportunities and a driven rewards package.

Benefits include:

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Private medical cover and life insurance

Flexible and hybrid working options

Learning and development programmes

Career growth opportunities

Enhanced parental and family support

Wellbeing programmes and employee assistance services

Employee networks, communities and volunteering opportunities

Modern, collaborative workspaces

Company-provided technology and equipment

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Relocation

This role is not eligible for relocation support.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

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, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Building a Community of Practice, Business Acumen, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Creating a high performing team, Creating and measuring impact, Creative Direction, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer Journey Mapping, Customer Value Proposition, Delivers an effortless customer experience, Design Direction - Delivery, Design Direction - Design, Design Direction - Experience, Design Direction - Strategic, Designing with AI, Design Thinking, Digital Ecosystems, Digital Fluency, Facilitation {+ 25 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

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.

Legal Disclaimer:

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. job description

Disclaimer

This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.