Principal Data Manager

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

About the role

At bp, we're using data, analytics, and AI to improve how we work, make decisions, and create value for our customers and business.

As a Principal Data Manager, you'll help shape how data is managed and used across Mobility & Convenience. Working with business leaders, engineers, architects, analysts, and data scientists, you'll help build trusted, scalable, and accessible data foundations that support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

You'll play a key role in connecting business needs with data solutions, improving data quality, enabling automation, and helping teams get more value from data.

What you'll do

• Partner with business and technology teams to understand priorities and deliver data solutions that support business outcomes.
• Improve data quality, governance, and accessibility across multiple business areas.
• Help design and maintain scalable data models, products, and data management practices.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and automate manual activities.
• Provide guidance to teams working across data, analytics, and engineering.
• Support the development of data capabilities, standards, and ways of working.
• Contribute to the adoption of data and AI across the organisation.
• Develop and support data professionals, encouraging collaboration, learning, and growth.

What we're looking for

You bring extensive experience in data management, governance, analytics, engineering, or data platform leadership within large and complex organisations.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience leading enterprise-scale data management or governance initiatives.
• Experience building and developing data-focused teams.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, data quality, and modern data platforms.
• Experience working with Azure, AWS, or similar cloud technologies.
• Hands-on experience with data modelling, transformation, automation, and SQL.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.
• A practical approach to solving problems and delivering value through data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 18+ years of professional experience in data management, analytics, engineering, or governance.
• Experience leading large teams and working across global environments.

Why join us?

We're building the data foundations that will help shape the future of Mobility & Convenience. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, influence how data is used across the business, and help accelerate the adoption of analytics and AI.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, developing people, and turning data into business value, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We welcome applications from people with different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to provide the support you need throughout your application journey.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

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.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data domain knowledge, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Sourcing, Data strategy and governance, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Security, Extract, transform and load, Group Problem Solving

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