Entity

Technology

Job Family Group

IT&S Group

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Functional Architect Procurement Technology to design and implement innovative procurement technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance within BP's global operations.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design and implementation of procurement technology solutions, aligning with business requirements and enterprise architectural standards.
Collaborate extensively with business stakeholders to gather requirements, understand their needs, and translate them into technical specifications.
Drive the adoption of Agility core practices within the development lifecycle, promoting iterative development and continuous improvement.
Oversee Configuration management and release processes, ensuring smooth and controlled deployments and continuous deployment and release pipelines.
Facilitate workshops and discussions with cross-functional teams, fostering strong Collaboration and effective Communication throughout projects.
Contribute to Creating a high performing team environment, mentoring junior architects and developers.
Apply expertise in Database Design and Relational Data Modelling to create robust and scalable data structures.
Manage Digital Project Management activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Implement and maintain robust Information Security measures within procurement systems.
Utilize Scripting skills to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and support system integrations.
Ensure Service operations and resilience of procurement technology platforms, contributing to high availability and performance.
Oversee Source control and code management strategies, ensuring best practices are followed.
Contribute to overall System Design, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and future-proofing of solutions.

Job Qualifications

Proven experience as a Functional Architect, specifically within procurement technology domains.
Strong understanding and practical application of Agility core practices.
Excellent Collaboration and Communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven experience with Configuration management and release processes, including Continuous deployment and release.
Experience in Creating a high performing team environment.
Proficiency in Database Design and Relational Data Modelling.
Proven understanding of Digital Project Management methodologies.
Knowledge of Information Security standard methodologies relevant to enterprise systems.
Competence in Scripting for automation and system integration.
Experience with Service operations and resilience for critical business applications.
Familiarity with Source control and code management tools and practices.
Strong capabilities in System Design, with an emphasis on scalability and maintainability.

What We Offer

It's crucial to us that the differences we see in the world around us are reflected in our workplace. Who you are is what counts, not where you're from or how you live your life. At bp, 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 encouraging 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 include:

Generous salary package including an annual bonus program and individual performance-based incentives.
Additional EPF contributions totaling 15%.
Excellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements!
Collaborative environment that celebrates achievements, diversity, and culture
Ongoing career development and progression opportunities in a global organization
16 weeks paid parental leave (4 weeks partner leave)

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, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Database Design, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modeling, Risk Management, SAP CCS, SAP Implementations, SAP SRM, Scripting + 10 more

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.

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Functional Architect - Procurement Technology