AI/ML Engineering and Architecture Manager

Job category


IT&S




Experience level


Senior




Relocation available


Relocation may be negotiable for this role






Job type


Professionals




Travel required


Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role




Job code


RQ112199

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

Role Synopsis

bpx energy is building an enterprise AI capability that can scale safely and deliver real operational value. We are seeking a AI/ML Engineering and Architecture Manager to own how AI is engineered, deployed, operated, and governed across the company. This is a deeply technical AI engineering leadership role, not a traditional software or application engineering position. Success requires hands‑on experience operating production AI/ML systems at scale, including ModelOps/MLOps, platform engineering, and runtime reliability.

For 2026, the role will lead centralized AI/ML engineering with federated intake and enablement, establishing the standards, platforms, and “paved roads” required to move fast without creating risk. As these foundations mature, the role will define and enable a clear pathway to federated AI/ML engineering for domain teams (targeted for 2027, based on readiness).

This role shapes AI capabilities that support enterprise‑critical operations, system‑level decisioning, and scalable automation across bpx energy, where engineering rigor and operational reliability have material business impact. “Federated” refers to the architectural and operating model design, enabling future distributed delivery once enterprise standards and governance are in place; engineering execution remains centralized in 2026.

What You’ll Do

Define and own bpx's enterprise AI/ML engineering architecture, standards, and operating model

Operate and evolve modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., Databricks or equivalent) for production‑grade use

Own ModelOps/MLOps, including deployment automation, monitoring, drift detection, evaluation, and lifecycle management

Create the paved road for AI delivery: reusable patterns, approved integrations, tiered access controls, and observable operations

Embed security, governance, and audit-ability directly into engineering workflows

Enable domain teams through federated intake and enablement, while preventing uncontrolled “wild west” development

Partner closely with data, BI, security, and architecture leaders to enforce clear platform roles and interoperability standards

Build and lead a small, high‑impact platform and enablement team

Own enterprise AI/ML platform engineering and technical enablement, including Databricks as the primary AI/ML engineering platform, and technical oversight of Palantir’s integration with AI/ML services to ensure fit‑for‑purpose execution, platform discipline, and adherence to enterprise standards.

Palantir value delivery, workflow ownership, and ontology ownership remain outside this role; this role owns the technical patterns, AI integration standards, and guardrails that determine how and when Palantir consumes AI outputs.

What This Role Is Not

Not a traditional software engineering or application platform leadership role

Not focused on building individual AI use cases or owning business value delivery

Not a “hands‑off” architecture governance position

Required Qualifications

5 years of demonstrated experience operating production AI/ML systems in large or sophisticated environments

Prior, multi-year ownership of ModelOps/MLOps, including deployment, monitoring, evaluation, retraining, and retirement

5 years hands‑on experience with modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir or equivalent), beyond experimentation

Proven track record to design and operate AI engineering systems that differ materially from traditional application or data platforms

Strong fundamentals in security, controls, and operational reliability (IAM/RBAC, audit logging, incident management)

Candidates whose experience is limited to traditional software engineering, application platforms, or data engineering—without direct responsibility for AI/ML operations at scale—will not be considered.

Why This Role Matters

This role establishes the engineering system that makes enterprise AI possible — enabling speed with guardrails, reducing duplication and risk, and ensuring bpx energy can scale AI responsibly over time.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $190,000- $240,000

Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Commercial Acumen, Communication, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data domain knowledge, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Sourcing, Data strategy and governance, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Data visualization and interpretation, Digital Security, Extract, transform and load, Group Problem Solving

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.

Disclaimer

This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.