Job Description

Job category
IT&S
Experience level
Senior
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
No travel is expected with this role
Job code
RQ101986



Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has passionate about discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with a coordinated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!
As part of the ERP function, you will design and embed a scalable data governance operating model & influence decisions on data governance tooling to enable governance of SAP data across the enterprise whilst bp transitions from our legacy ERP implementation to SAP RISE as part of a multi year program.
Let me tell you about the role
We are seeking a Lead Data Governance Architect that will work with the Data Offices to define the policies, standards, and processes that govern SAP master data and transactional data that forms the basis of an enduring data governance operating model, ensuring data is:
Authoritative and well controlled at the source (SAP ECC / S/4HANA)
Consistently interpreted and reconciled downstream
Discoverable, trusted, and compliant in analytics platforms
Fit for sophisticated analytics and AI use cases
As bp has embarked on a multi-year ERP transformation program to SAP RISE, it is encouraged that the operating model will need to integrate with the program to pilot the data governance processes.
The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of SAP application architecture, data platforms, data governance tooling, and business operating models, turning data governance from a theoretical concept into operational processes implemented across systems that you will design.
The candidate should also have general experience of business processes in Oil & Gas and how they manifest as data objects across multiple SAP application components from Finance, Procurement, Asset Management, Logistics, Sales & Distribution, Manufacturing, Material Management & IS-OIL.
The candidate should also possess an understanding of analytic platforms across SAP & non-SAP, how they would be used to ingest, transform & visualize data.
Key Accountabilities
Part of a cross-disciplinary team, working closely with functional ERP architects, data managers, data stewards & owners & business process guides.
Define & detail the data governance operating model of how governance is applied and enforced across master data & transaction data across the entire data value chain
Work with the data offices to formalize the data governance operating model and embed them in their organization, processes & ways of working
Design the enterprise data governance architecture across SAP systems of record & downstream consuming applications by resolving integration mechanisms, data quality & profiling capability, master data management, data cataloguing & lineage and enforcement of regulatory and compliance requirements
Define & maintain SAP-centric data policies & standards that is consistent across the entire data value chain be it in the systems of records or systems of insight
Working with the Data Offices to maintain conceptual & logical data architectures that represent the Critical Data Elements (CDEs) of the business based on their requirements and ensuring they enforce to the policies & standards defined
Certifications:
SAP MDG Application Associate, DAMA-CDMP Associate/Professional, Alation Professional Implementer desirable, Collibra Ranger desirable
Essential Experience and Job Requirements:
8+ years of experience SAP MDG, SAP ECC or S/4HANA
4+ years of experience implementing data governance processes on data governance platforms like Alation/Collibra/Purview & SAP MDG
Demonstrable experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance operating models
Strong understanding of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA data concepts
1 full-cycle delivery of SAP S/4HANA implementation as a Data Architect, Data Manager or Data Migration Lead
Strong expertise in SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA & CDS Views
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
BONUS: Hands on experience with integrating SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) with data governance platforms
BONUS: Hands on experience with integrating Palantir Foundry with data governance platforms
At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits:
A company culture where we respect our teams with varied strengths and are proud of our achievements
Possibility to join social communities and networks
A healthy work-life balance
Chill-out and collaboration spaces in a modern office environment
Learning and development opportunities to craft your career path
Life & health insurance, medical care package
And many others benefits
Legal Disclaimer:
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 background, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation
Legal Disclaimer:
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.

Rewards and benefits
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Discretionary bonus



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Retirement, savings & insurance



We offer a range of discretionary retirement, savings and insurance benefits to help provide you and your family with financial security.



Job-based allowances



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Learning & development



bp is a learning organization. Whether you're looking to reskill, upskill or build the skills you already have, we can help you with the support and resources you need, including mentoring, 'Growth Week', getAbstract and LinkedIn Learning.



Business resource groups (BRGs)



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Professional membership & education assistance



To encourage a culture of continuous learning, we offer a range of support for eligible employees to obtain further technical, developmental and professional qualifications.



Hybrid & flexible working



At bp, we understand the importance of balancing work and personal obligations. Where possible, we offer employees a hybrid model of work and consider flexible working arrangements.



Paid leave



Along with annual leave in addition to public holidays, we provide bp employees with comprehensive sick leave and compassionate leave coverage.

We offer a variety of flexible benefits designed to priortize your wellbeing, giving you choices that align with your lifestyle.

Keeping well



At bp, we believe a happy and healthy workforce is in everyone's best interests. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits and health checks, flu vaccinations and access to company-appointed online doctor appointments available 24/7.



Mental health



At bp, we focus on wellbeing and provide 24/7 support tools and resources, such as an employee assistance programme, a global wellbeing portal - 'Thrive' - and free access to mindfulness resources, such as Headspace, to help you navigate the ups and downs of life.



Flexible benefits



We offer a variety of benefits designed to prioritize your wellbeing. Our aim is to provide you with the support and flexibility needed to meet your individual and family needs.

Our family-forward leave options show our commitment to supporting you and your loved ones.

Family-forward leave policy



At bp, we recognize the significance of family. We provide comprehensive paid maternity, parental and adoption leave to support you in cherishing important moments, bonding with loved ones and transitioning smoothly into your new role as a parent.



On-site parent facilities



At bp, we want to help you manage your work and family commitments by providing an onsite parent room in our office.

We encourage collaboration within our offices by creating spaces that enable teamwork and innovation.

Office space



We ensure a comfortable work environment for everyone. Our workspaces are designed with inclusive accessibility in mind, to promote mobility and access for all.



Equipment



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This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers' discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.