Staff Project Manager

Overview

The Technology India Operations Lead helps bp's India Technology Hub grow, perform and deliver lasting business value by connecting business priorities with practical plans, governance and measurable outcomes.

What you'll do

• Turn India Technology priorities into clear plans, achievements and measurable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional programmes that support hub growth, capability development and business priorities.
• Track progress, identify risks and dependencies, and help leaders make timely decisions.
• Coordinate delivery across teams and enabling functions to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Lead workforce planning, interpersonal growth, hiring governance and workforce analytics.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support recruitment, onboarding and capability development.
• Coordinate graduate, apprentice and other strategic talent programmes.
• Provide workforce insights to support planning, resource allocation and leadership decisions.
• Create and maintain governance frameworks, operational controls, reporting and compliance processes.
• Identify operational risks, track actions and support timely resolution.
• Improve processes by simplifying ways of working, standardizing practices and reducing unnecessary complexity.
• Support the adoption of enterprise standards and strengthen operational consistency across the hub.
• Lead initiatives that improve productivity, engagement, onboarding, wellbeing and collaboration.
• Use employee feedback and operational data to find opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen team effectiveness and align local practices with global Technology priorities.
• Coordinate leadership communications, learning programmes, culture initiatives and major hub events.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and provide practical advice to support business decisions.
• Prepare executive updates, dashboards, FMs and recommendations using relevant insights.
• Work with Technology, People & Culture, Procurement, Finance, Workplace and external partners to deliver shared outcomes.
• Connect bp Technology India with global hubs to encourage teamwork, share effective practices and improve alignment.

What you'll need

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in technology, engineering, business management or a related field, or equivalent shown experience.
• Experience in technology operations, business operations, programme management or interpersonal transformation.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in a sophisticated, cross-functional organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn data into clear insights and practical recommendations.
• Effective communication, partnership and leadership skills.
• The ability to handle challenging priorities, coordinate multiple initiatives and deliver results.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting a large technology organization, global capability center or technology delivery hub.
• Experience in workforce planning, talent operations, governance or organizational effectiveness.
• Familiarity with change management, continuous improvement and operational risk management.
• Knowledge of Agile practices and programme delivery methods.
• Experience working across geographical locations and collaborating with global teams.

Details

• Location: Pune, India.
• Work mode: hybrid of office and remote working.
• No travel is expected with this role.
• Eligible for relocation within country.