Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on 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 an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

We are hiring Wells Regeneration & Alliancing Manager!

The successful incumbent will report to the VP Wells AGT and lead the implementation of wells alliance contracting and execution strategy in support of safely accelerating production and reducing development costs for AGT wells. The activity spans across drilling, completions and interventions on seven ACG rig lines, with future opportunity to expand to Shah Deniz and future developments.

Areas of Impact

You will be responsible for establishing well delivery and contracting strategies to unlock delivering accelerated production by increasing well penetrations from 17 to a minimum of 25 to maximize production from the 340mboed ACG field. The role is also responsible for delivering structural capex and opex reductions targeting up to 50% savings per well across drilling, completions and interventions activity with a current total ACG budget in excess of ~$800m per annum.

Please note that the role is open for Azerbaijani citizens only.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Lead the AGT wells alliancing strategy to establish a long-term alliancing model between bp, wells services supplier(s) and rig contractor.

Accountable for set-up and management of the alliance, driving innovation through shared risks, common goals (including OKRs / KPIs), aligned incentives, common ways of working and culture to support accelerated production and D-cost reduction.

Lead the alliance management team (inclusive of bp, rig contractor and services supplier representation) to influence and drive change through the administration, coordination and management of the alliance activities, driving decisions made by the alliance steering committee and supporting the business with execution of the operating model.

Build strong relationship and collaborates with wells, subsurface and production senior leadership teams to lead alignment of strategic projects and contracting towards lower-cost, faster paced well construction targets.

Lead wells support to procurement on alliancing pre-tender qualifications, bid preparation, analysis and award

Accountable for defining long-term regional wells strategy for alliancing, contracting and efficiencies through alignment with partners, suppliers and other bp disciplines; including performance management of delivery

Manage supplier performance and drives decisions that deliver long-term wells and contracting strategies to deliver against strategic objectives

Provide direction and prioritization support to Wells VP and LT resourcing in support of building capability for regional alliancing and well execution efficiency projects.

Manage relationships with NOC and JV partners relating to alliancing, contracting and well execution efficiency priorities.

Ensure alliancing and well construction efficiencies incorporated into QPF long term business plans for region.

Responsible for recommending and execution of simplification and efficiency opportunities including but not limited to engineering design processes and tools, technical specification, execution efficiencies, technology deployment and labor and overheads

Drives the nationalization agenda with thorough talent management, succession planning and capability development of the wider AGT wells organization.

In this role, we have the following requirements:

Job Functional Knowledge

• 15+ years of well engineering and operations with Major International Oil Company in offshore well planning/design, wells project management and well site supervision
• Extensive knowledge of the international oil industry and a consistent record of delivery
• Experience of managing partner, host government and third-party contractor relationships

Business Expertise

• Business acumen, encompassing an understanding of budgetary and contract management, and financial decision making
• Experience of managing large multi-million contracts and sourcing of materials and services
• Deep understanding of wells and business performance management, commercial models and managing service providers, contractors and partnerships

Leadership

• Proven track record of strong leadership experience in leading multicultural teams with ability to lead, inspire, manage and delegate effectively
• Proven capability of strategic thinking and ability to influence senior level leaders and drive business change.
• Ability to integrate on many fronts, including building and maintaining relationships with JV partners, rig contractor and service provider senior leadership.
• Proven ability coaching, mentoring and developing junior staff
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to work in multi-discipline environment and communicate at all levels

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree level or equivalent

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be 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:
Casing and wellhead recovery, Casing and wellhead recovery, Casing Design, Cementing, Common process for wells activities, Cost-conscious decision-making, Cost Management, Crisis and emergency response management, Drilling data acquisition and well monitoring, Drilling Fluids, Drilling Operations, Drillstring component selection, Equipment integrity assurance, Managed Pressure Drilling, Management of change, Multi-lateral wells (Inactive), OMS and bp requirements, PPFG and geohazard principles for wells, Process Safety Management, Rig and vessel intake and start-up, Rig and vessel operations, Rig workovers, Risk Management, Side-track operations, Snubbing and hydraulic workover {+ 14 more}

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.