Head of Operations Data and Analytics

Job Family Group

Marketing 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're bringing together operational data and analytics into a single global team within the Central Data Office, creating the data foundation that supports the future of Downstream.

As Head of Operations Data & Analytics, you'll lead a global team supporting Mobility & Convenience, Aviation, Pulse EV Charging, and Convenience businesses across multiple markets. Together, we'll use data, analytics, automation, and AI to improve decision-making, identify opportunities, and help teams operate more effectively.

This is a unique opportunity to build a new capability, shape how we work, and create meaningful impact across the business.

What you'll deliver

You'll help us build a connected analytics capability that enables better business decisions and measurable business outcomes.

Key outcomes include

• Building a unified global analytics team that delivers trusted insights across regions and business lines.
• Creating a clear process for prioritising analytics demand and focusing resources on the highest-value opportunities.
• Delivering meaningful reporting and insights that help leaders improve performance and make informed decisions.
• Establishing shared tools, standards, and reusable solutions that scale across markets.
• Expanding the use of automation, analytics, and AI to improve efficiency and business performance.
• Strengthening partnerships across business, technology, finance, and data teams.
• Developing team capability and creating an environment where people can learn, contribute, and grow.

• What we're looking for
• We're looking for a leader who enjoys building teams, solving business challenges, and turning data into value.

You'll bring

• Experience leading data, analytics, reporting, or business intelligence teams in large, complex organisations.
• A track record of translating business priorities into practical and measurable outcomes.
• Experience working across multiple markets, functions, and stakeholder groups.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how data supports business performance.
• Experience leading change and establishing new ways of working.
• The ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing teams and creating an inclusive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience leading analytics, reporting, or data teams.
• 18+ years of experience with modern analytics, AI, automation, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders to shape priorities and strategy.

Who you'll work with

You'll partner closely with leaders across Mobility & Convenience, Aviation, Pulse EV, Technology, Finance, and Data organisations. Together, we'll use data and analytics to improve performance, support decision-making, and create value across the Downstream business.

Why join us?

We're creating something new.

This is an opportunity to build and lead a global analytics capability, influence how data supports business decisions, and help accelerate the use of analytics, automation, and AI across Downstream.

If you're excited about building teams, developing capability, and using data to solve meaningful business challenges, we'd love to hear from you!

Inclusion & Accessibility

We welcome applications from people with different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe diverse teams help us make better decisions and create stronger outcomes.

If you require reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to make sure you have the support you need throughout your application journey.

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 25% 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, Analytical Thinking, Brand Management, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, customer and competitor understanding, Customer centric thinking, Customer Journey Mapping, Customer Segmentation, Customer Service Design, Customer Value Proposition, Delivers an effortless customer experience, Developing creative marketing content, Digital Fluency, Generating customer insights, Loyalty Management, market, Marketing strategy, Offer execution and growth, Proposition development, Retail Category Management, Sector {+ 1 more} .


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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.