Sr. Project Advisor

bp • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Project Advisor will contribute to high priority, high visibility transformation initiatives for the Mobility & Convenience (M&C) Americas business, reporting to the Head of Change & Project Management. In this role, the primary focus will be on facilitating smooth implementation and integration activities within and across the US Convenience & Mobility, US Fleet Mobility, and Retail Business Support verticals. This involves coordinating with various partners, departments, and teams to ensure that projects are driven efficiently and effectively as well as actively contributing to strategic growth and cost management projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, or business analysis, preferably in a complex organizational environment
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and relationship building, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience managing operational, program, and/or project financial budgets
• High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or other relevant project management certification, a plus
• Change management (e.g., Prosci ®, CCMP, etc.) certification or other relevant change management certification, a plus
• Power BI a plus.
• Knowledge of fuels marketing, sales operations, and/or retail convenience, a plus

Responsibilities

• Project Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement project plans that align with organizational goals. Collaborate with interested parties to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate project progress, risks, and changes effectively to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely project delivery while minimizing disruptions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams to drive project success. Ensure all dependencies, achievements, and deliverables are met in accordance with the project timeline and scope.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project performance against established metrics, providing regular updates and reports to senior management. Analyze key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Resource Coordination: Manage internal and external resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization for project execution. Oversee project budgets, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Process Improvement: Conduct thorough analysis of workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements. Facilitate sessions to engage customers in process redesign and operational enhancement.
• Business Readiness: Coordinate change management initiatives, including updates to processes and training sessions to ensure team readiness for new implementations.
• Leadership Development: Mentor and guide project team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Set clear goals, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for Benefits – Core.
• This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees).
• You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays.
• Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
• We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee
• As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees