Head of Strategy – Mobility & Convenience

• Set the strategic agenda for bp's Mobility & Convenience Americas business
• Own development of the strategy, portfolio logic, capital-allocation logic, and supporting analytical rigor
• Translate enterprise and Customers-level strategy into actionable roadmaps with milestones, KPIs, and success measures
• Own a portfolio of high-impact initiatives, managing interdependencies and risk and delivering outcomes and value on time
• Direct advanced financial modeling, value assessment, benchmarking, market analysis, and scenario analysis
• Turn complex data into decisions for senior leaders
• Author and present strategic narratives for governance forums, performance reviews, and board-level updates
• Chair governance forums where responsible for the agenda
• Act as trusted thought partner to M&CA senior leadership on growth, portfolio choices, capital allocation, and competitive positioning
• Direct analysis of market dynamics, customer needs, regulatory and policy trends, and competitive developments
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing strategy team
• Partner across Operations, Finance, Digital, and M&CA leadership
• Develop and refine the M&CA strategy in alignment with bp's Customers strategy, long-term value creation, and low-carbon ambitions
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans and stay close to execution as conditions change

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of post-university experience
• Experience leading teams
• Strong foundation in top-tier management consulting, such as McKinsey, BCG, or Bain
• Subsequent oil & gas experience strongly preferred, ideally downstream fuels, retail fuels, convenience, or mobility
• Hands‑on retail and/or convenience experience is nice to have
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualification
• MBA beneficial but not required
• Strategic judgment and hypothesis‑driven problem structuring
• Ability to influence at the most senior levels
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Financial modeling, market assessment, scenario analysis, and synthesis
• Ability to lead teams and complex plans, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver outcomes at pace
• Strong written, verbal, and visual executive communication skills
• Ability to influence and align diverse teams and functions
• Understanding of customer dynamics, market trends, competitive landscapes, and relevant policy, ideally in energy, mobility, or retail
• Ability to regularly work from a core office location in Chicago, Louisville, or Cleveland, or another U.S. location subject to business needs
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic agenda setting, financial modeling, and market analysis within the Mobility & Convenience sector. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and influence senior leadership through effective communication and strategic insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Agenda Setting
• Financial Modeling
• Market Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Executive Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Market Assessment
• Scenario Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Capital Allocation
• Benchmarking
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning

Soft Skills

• Influencing Skills
• Problem Structuring
• Team Coordination
• Mentoring
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA (Beneficial)

Industry Keywords

• Mobility
• Convenience
• Retail Fuels
• Downstream Fuels
• Market Trends
• Customer Dynamics
• Competitive Positioning
• Energy Sector
• Policy Trends
• Management Consulting