Product Manager Reward Core and Wellbeing

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

HR Group

• Accountable for the functionality and operational integrity of part of the core Reward portfolio and for Wellbeing solutions/products
• Identify and implement internal and external best methodologies for core reward and wellbeing space
• Analyze problems and develop robust solutions
• Integrate solutions with other global solutions, particularly Workday
• Identify innovations and efficiencies, in particular automation opportunities
• Identify technology requirements and embed solutions
• Ensure documentation and training is in place
• Partner with P&C, technology and vendor teams for seamless handoffs
• Lead a portfolio of change projects.

Product strategy and ownership

• Lead the product multi-year roadmap and prioritised backlog for assigned Core Reward and Wellbeing products.
• Define and monitor product success measures covering adoption, customer experience, availability, data quality, process completion, control effectiveness, operational efficiency, cost, risk reduction and realised business value.
• Translate P&C strategy, policy and customer needs into clear product outcomes, requirements and investment priorities, and provide leadership with insight on performance, dependencies, risks and opportunities.

Programme delivery and operational resilience

• Lead complex, cross-functional reward and wellbeing technology programmes from discovery through implementation, adoption and transition into business-as-usual support.
• Coordinate business analysis, solution design, data readiness, integrations, user acceptance testing, regression testing, production readiness, release approval and post-launch stabilisation.
• Ensure operational readiness and resilience for critical annual reward and talent cycles, including access, data, integrations, environments, communications, support arrangements, defect management and contingency planning.
• Oversee product availability, incident and problem management, release management, vulnerability remediation and technical debt.

AI, automation, data and assurance

• Identify and deliver opportunities for AI, automation, analytics and embedded decision support that improve customer experience, decision quality, control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Ensure AI-enabled capabilities include appropriate explainability, human oversight, data-quality controls, monitoring and responsible-AI governance.

• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Extensive similar work experience
• Experience working in both consulting/corporate environments is a differentiator
• Experience in building digital strategies and roadmaps
• Good knowledge of technology trends
• Experience being responsible for a business-critical enterprise product or product portfolio across its full lifecycle.
• Strong product-management experience, including product vision, roadmap management, prioritisation, investment cases, delivery governance and benefits realisation.
• Experience delivering complex global HR, reward, compensation, payroll, talent, wellbeing or employee-data solutions is desirable.
• Experience supporting time-critical annual business processes, with strong operational-readiness and service-management field.
• Experience handling SaaS and customized technology suppliers, commercials, budgets, contracts and total-cost-of-ownership decisions.
• Experience working with data privacy, information security, role-based access, audit and technology-assurance requirements.
• Strong communication (Verbal and written communication) and execution skills
• Actively working to develop capability in line with the people and culture capability framework, with an equal blend of EQ, IQ and drive
• Professional proficiency in English, MS Office, digital collaboration tools / platforms
• Partner management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project/time management skills
• Legal and regulatory environment and compliance
• Creativity and innovation
• Customer service delivery excellence
• Customer centric thinking

Technical:

• Automation, AI Exposure
• Skilled at using data and analytics to identify outcomes and improve decision-making
• Expertise in development/delivery of SAAS/Cloud-based products including integrations

Behavioural:

• Leadership with vision and ambition
• Collaborative working style
• Lead your success
• Think big
• Be curious
• Effortless customer experiences
• Digital first

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analysis and modelling, Base pay and cash allowances, Benefits plan management, Customer centric thinking, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, International Mobility, Interpreting and applying tax law, Kanban, Legal and regulatory environment and compliance (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Market Analysis, Offer Management, Resource and budget planning, Scrum, Stakeholder Management, Total Reward Management, Variable Pay, Waterfall Model, Writing skills

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Future Location Notice: This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

At bp, our people are our most valuable asset. The Technology DS&C – People & Culture (P&C) function develops a diverse, inclusive culture where everybody can thrive. As we transition from an oil company to an integrated energy company, we are embarking on a major transformation to be more competitive, responsive, and customer-focused.

We’re investing in key locations such as India, Hungary, Malaysia, and Brazil, offering an exciting but challenging opportunity to shape a fast-moving P&C function, establishing teams and structures and driving continuous improvement.

We’re looking for driven, high-reaching enthusiasts who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about people. If you're ready to build something transformative, this is the place for you.

The Senior Product Manager – Reward core and Wellbeing is responsible for handling products, architecture, vendor relationships, and compliance.

The purpose of this role is to lead the technical work for part of the core reward portfolio and for wellbeing; innovate and drive continuous improvement and efficiency; resolve complex technical application issues; coach other application support specialists and develop insights to improve the digital experience. The role is not just to handle technical solutions, it is to lead the experience layer for our customers and administrative teams and strive for continuous improvement and efficiency.

The role is accountable for the multi-year roadmap, delivery and operational integrity of assigned Core Reward and Wellbeing products, including business-critical Reward Manager capabilities and their integration with Workday and the wider P&C technology landscape.

The role is responsible for the end-to-end product lifecycle, from discovery and prioritization through design, build, testing, deployment, adoption, business-as-usual support and continuous improvement. It will also shape the future of the portfolio through AI, automation, analytics and informed build-versus-buy decisions, with appropriate governance, explainability and human oversight.

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

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