Engine Oil Product Development, Senior Manager

Engine Oil Product Development, Senior Manager page is loaded Engine Oil Product Development, Senior Managerremote type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote workinglocations: United Kingdom - Readingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 13, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: RQ102283 Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Research & Technology Group Job Description: The role of Engine Oil Product Development (EOPD) Senior Manager leads a team of technologists & experts, plus matrixed technologists, to deliver best in class product development projects for Castrol's engine oil product ranges. Accountable for working with business partners to deliver offer development and innovation (OD&I) projects for global engine oil products focussed on cars, but could also be across marine, commercial vehicles and bikes market spaces!Projects will include new formulation developments demanded by the Marketing, Sales and brand strategy for Castrol, as well as cost competitive projects led by the PPD team within GSC. This role will have a focus on cars OEMs and the research and development work demanded within strategic relationship agreements.They will work with Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing as well as Project Managers within the PPD team to influence & deliver future product range specifications and cost benefits. Also working closely with other Technology teams, including longer term research both for a deeper understanding of lubricant componentry and engine test development work, especially with OEM partners. The team will develop specific Castrol formulations, plus work to deploy market general formulations depending on the applications and strategy. The role will also take a leading position on intellectual asset management across the portfolio. Responsibilities: Extensive interaction with a wide range of internal and external partners, OEMs and customers and to represent bp externally in Industry Body meetings and conferences. Lead the delivery of a technology project portfolio to underpin the Castrol growth (through OD&I process), leading the team to design and develop new products and test methods, managing the associated intellectual property. Partner with Marketing, Global OEM Accounts, Procurement, Product & Portfolio Delivery (PPD) and other functions to influence the portfolio of projects for the future (1-5 years) and shape the future products. Balance the desire for differentiated products vs. cost of goods and formulation & raw material proliferation including influencing a diverse cross functional group in sophisticated and ambiguous situations. Influence future technology strategy through providing input to specification evolutions, product roadmaps, marketing innovation programmes and research activities. Collaborate with Castrol colleagues including Global Supply Chain, Global Procurement, to define sustainable formulation platforms balancing raw material cost and customer valued technical differentiation. Represent Castrol as engine oil formulations authority externally, including collaboration with OEM customers, component suppliers, industry forums and conferences. Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, and leverage relationships to ensure access to their latest technologies, developments, specifications, to the benefit of Castrol. Demonstrate keen understanding of Industry guidelines and their application to enable execution of qualification programs that deliver componentry and new products meeting superior quality standards. Develop and share expertise to facilitate continuous improvement within product development, advising future capabilities, techniques and equipment to maintain the expertise level required. Team leadership, ensuring the appropriate expectations, principles, structures, tools and responsibilities are in place to deliver the plan and deliver excellence. Manages external test spend. Have regular honest and constructive, coaching conversations with team members to support performance and career development. Ensure personal and team compliance with BP's Code of Conduct and models BP's Values & Behaviours. Manage safety and operational risks and accountable budget according to BP's processes and performance metrics. Essential Skills & Experience Scientific or Engineering; Masters or equivalent, PhD, or Honours Significant experience working in engine oil product development and testing with a track record of the successful delivery and deployment of new formulations and products. Evidence of building and maintaining external technical relationships in the industry for future specification insights. Performing and leading in an environment of uncertainty and ambiguity to deliver results. Skilled at taking the lead and setting the direction of projects to cut through the ambiguity to reach solutions is strongly desired. Expert in Industry Guidelines and Codes of Practice, BP and ISO procedures with demonstrable track record. Experience and demonstration of creating, leading, motivating and developing high performing teams. Strong project management experience in an international arena, with outstanding track record on delivery. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Highly skilled in communicating complex technical subjects to non-technical audiences to provide confidence and clarity. Knowledge of brands, products and formulation architecture would be useful. Experience in intellectual asset management and ability to raise intellectual property risks to the business for further legal evaluation. Experience in developing digital and data management strategies Why join bp: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 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 significant, 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 others benefits.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. Apply now Travel Requirement Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is eligible for relocation within country Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Bioprocess Design, Chemical kinetic modelling, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Experimental Design, Industry technology knowledge, Intellectual Asset Management, Life cycle and circularity, Multi-physics modelling, New process technology scale-up, Novel process development, Pilot and demonstration plant operation, Presenting, Problem Solving, Process Safety Engineering, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Talent Matching, Technoeconomic evaluation of processes, Thermophysical modelling, Thought Leadership 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,