Senior Optimization & Performance Manager (East)
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. About bp Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to support a changing world. We work at the intersection of global energy systems, applying insight, collaboration and digital innovation to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes. This role desires individuals who are curious, collaborative and motivated to help improve performance while contributing to long-term value. About the Role The movement of hydrocarbons using third-party vessels plays a key role in our operations and comes with environmental, commercial and operational considerations. As part of the Shipping Optimization team, this role focuses on improving performance across bp’s time-chartered fleet in the East region. This role will work closely with ship owners and technical managers to translate vessel performance data into clear commercial outcomes. As a senior member of the team, you will lead performance management across key partner relationships, identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and emissions performance, and support better commercial decision-making. What You Will Do Manage Time Charter Partnerships Act as a primary contact for key time charter relationships after contract award
Partner with ship owners and technical managers to review performance trends
Set clear expectations across safety, assurance, efficiency and commercial outcomes
Encourage adoption of operational and technical improvements supported by data
- Drive Commercial Performance
Translate vessel performance into measurable business outcomes (e.g. fuel efficiency, reliability, emissions performance)
Provide clear performance insights to senior partners
Connect operational performance with financial impact and value delivery
Support resolution of sophisticated underperformance cases
- Support Risk Awareness
Use assurance data and insights to highlight marine risk across the portfolio
Present risks in a clear and practical way to support decision-making
Collaborate with assurance and vetting teams while maintaining a commercial focus
- Build and Improve Performance Frameworks
Develop and enhance performance frameworks across key areas such as:
Commercial performance
Operational effectiveness
Energy efficiency and emissions
Claims and compliance
Establish benchmarks and track performance using dashboards and reporting tools
- Lead Performance Improvement Initiatives
Identify underperformance early and lead improvement plans
Work with partners to implement targeted operational improvements
Ensure ongoing monitoring and follow-up to deliver sustained results
- Contribute Across the Vessel Lifecycle
Provide input into vessel selection, deployment and chartering decisions
Bring performance and lifecycle insights into commercial discussions
Highlight key contractual considerations and risks before agreements are finalised
- Build External Relationships
Develop strong working relationships with ship owners, technical managers and industry peers
Share market insights and standard methodologies within the team
- Enable Data-Driven Decisions
Work with digital teams to improve data visibility and reporting
Use analytics to generate actionable insights
Support consistent and clear performance reporting across partners
What We Are Looking For Experience in maritime operations, particularly with time charter vessels and third-party fleet management
Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and external partners
Strong understanding of how operational performance impacts commercial outcomes
Experience developing or managing performance frameworks
Knowledge of charter party structures and vessel performance drivers (e.g. fuel efficiency, voyage optimisation)
Familiarity with industry frameworks such as SIRE or TMSA
How You Will Work Communicate clearly and make complex topics easy to understand
Take a balanced view of technical detail and commercial impact
Build strong, respectful relationships while being comfortable challenging performance where needed
Focus on outcomes and continuous improvement
Why Join bp We support our people to learn, grow and contribute in a flexible and inclusive environment. We value different perspectives and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. Our benefits support different life needs and may include flexible working, family-friendly policies and competitive retirement plans. 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.