Knowledge Management Lead

Job Profile Summary Location: Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull or Pangbourne Technology Centre, Reading. bp is now operating a new hybrid working solution for office based employees, with a split between remote and office working.
Closing Date: 6 th October 2021
Relocation Available: UK domestic relocation support could be considered

Our ambition is to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero carbon. Our Applied Sciences team will be key to making this a reality through the development of low carbon technologies and solutions. We have a vacancy for a Knowledge Management Lead working as a member of the Global Operational Excellence Team.
Job Advert Job Purpose:
This role leads the knowledge management (KM) agenda for the whole of Applied Sciences (AS), formulating and leading our overall strategy in this space. The postholder is responsible for the KM agenda across AS, ensuring standardisation of systems and implementation of best practices.
Key Accountabilities

• Single point of accountability for the development and implementation of KM policies, procedures, systems and behaviours
• Management of document archival systems
• Ensure maintenance of KM systems essential for the Applied Sciences team
• Provision of user training to staff on KM policies, procedures and tools
• Liaising with users and digital teams to ensure KM systems are updated and fit for purpose
• Development of a deep understanding of the state of the art in KM systems and the identification of best practices and systems for use within Applied Sciences
• Manage KM system upgrade and capability improvement projects in conjunction with appropriate digital teams
• Auditing of compliance with KM policies and expectations

Essential Criteria & Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry or other scientific discipline

Technical

• Experience of working in a technology development organisation
• Proven experience working in a Knowledge Management role
• Experience of working with digital teams
• Experience of working with remote support organisations
• Experience of agile project management methodology

Interpersonal

• Ability to take a strategic view and link to tactical activities
• Experience and proven ability of working with multiple disciplines at multiple organisational levels
• Able to offer constructive challenge and advice
• A proven record of being able to work successfully in a multi-discipline team environment
• Uses impact and influencing skills effectively to gain support for ideas from others
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the a bility to interpret and convey complex topics to diverse audiences
• Suitable candidates will be self-starters with the ability to work in an agile and independent manner whilst also being a strong team player.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, 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.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

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Entity Innovation & Engineering
Job Family Group Research & Technology Group
Relocation available Yes - Domestic (In country) only
Travel required No
Country United Kingdom
About BP INNOVATION & ENGINEERING

Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net zero ‎world. All without compromising our operational risk management.

Working with us, you can do this by:

• deploying our integrated capability and standards in service of our net zero and ‎safety ambitions
• driving our digital transformation and pioneering new business models
• collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions
• originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and creating ground-breaking new ‎businesses from them
• protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risks

Because together we are:

• Originators, builders, guardians and disruptors
• Engineers, technologists, scientists and entrepreneurs‎
• Empathetic, curious, creative and inclusive