Strategic Project Delivery Manager - Aviation Business Excellence

Job Family Group: Strategic Planning & Business Development Group Job Description: Aviation's vision is to be the fuel and services partner of choice for their customer. We are on a journey to transform our business to become the highest performing & customer centric aviation fuel company of choice. The key to unlocking this is the key role we play in bp's net zero ambition; with a key focus on rapid balanced aviation fuel growth, as well as the electrification of our fleet. Aviation is a global business operating in 55 countries within 4 global regions, safely providing fuel to over 200 operated sites and over 200 NOJVs. Our frontline operations can vary from a team of ~60 at a major airport through to a team of 2 at a general aviation site, and can be located in major cities through to very remote locations globally. This role exists to ensure the consistent delivery of strategic business projects across Downstream Aviation Marketing, Strategy & Sustainability, with a particular focus on Business Excellence. The Strategic Project Delivery Manager partners closely with global business leaders, cross-functional teams and vendor partners to define the right delivery approach, maintain disciplined governance and ensure projects translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes. The role requires a strong understanding of the bp and Aviation business, with the ability to structure and deliver practical business excellence solutions such as standardised ways of working, templates, process improvements, automation opportunities and fit-for-purpose technology enablement. The role applies appropriate project delivery, continuous improvement and change adoption practices to embed sustainable benefits for MS&S and the wider global Aviation business. Key Accountabilities- Leading Strategic Project Delivery for Business Excellence Lead and mentor diverse set of project and process leads, ensuring alignment and readiness with strategic priorities and effective execution of transformation initiatives and setup of robust processes with day 1 dashboards Leading Strategic Programs and Projects Lead the development of a shared, scalable contract management capability across C&P, standardising processes, tools and governance to improve visibility, compliance, renewal management, deliverable tracking and value realisation. Lead the implementation and ongoing management of contract lifecycle policies, procedures and templates, ensuring effective rollout, adoption and support for Contract Analysts Translate Aviation strategic priorities into well-scoped projects with clear business outcomes, delivery milestones, accountabilities, risks and benefits tracking. Provide strategic input into transformation roadmaps in collaboration with business stakeholders, Transformation Directors, and Global Process Owners (GPOs) as the case maybe Drive consistent approaches to blueprinting, solution design, process optimisation and transition to BAU by using standardised project tools, methodologies and best practices. Oversee delivery of key strategic projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with Aviation Business Excellence priorities and the wider MS&S agenda. Maintain strong financial discipline by managing budgets effectively and ensuring tight control over project costs, resource allocation and value delivery. Build and sustain strong stakeholder partnerships across regions, functions and partners to enable proactive delivery, informed decision-making and effective adoption. Conduct internal reviews to assess project risks, delivery quality and compliance with agreed project management standards, ensuring timely resolution of gaps. Lead and mentor diverse set of project and process leads, ensuring alignment and readiness with strategic priorities and effective execution of the initiatives and setup of robust processes with day 1 dashboards Key Challenges- Ability and readiness to quickly understand varied Aviation business domains and translate needs into executable project plans. Build and maintain strong connectivity with regional business collaborators to ensure alignment, collaboration and adoption of Business Excellence solutions. Ensure clear alignment between strategic objectives, project execution and continuous improvement initiatives. Secure appropriate business sponsorship, funding and resource commitment to enable successful delivery. Clearly define and communicate value drivers for each project, extending beyond cost savings to broader business, customer, control and efficiency benefits. Effectively handle competing priorities and project demands within and across the global Aviation business. Scope of the role – This role is centred on global Aviation MS&S business operations, with a strong emphasis on Business Excellence, integrated working and delivery across globally dispersed teams. Projects may intersect with ongoing programmes, presenting complexities related to funding, governance, prioritisation and