Innovation Programme Manager

Lightsource bp

Innovation Programme Manager delivering industrial-scale trials for Lightsource bp's renewable energy technologies. Overseeing project coordination and supporting technical leads for international projects.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • ⛩ Anywhere in AsiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management of complex physical delivery initiatives, ensuring compliance with financial, regulatory, and contractual standards while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

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Project ManagementProject PlanningStakeholder EngagementRegulatory ComplianceReport Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementMonitoringReportingData CollectionSystem ModellingModule DesignAutomated Deployment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectSmartsheet

Industry Keywords

HSE PracticesFinancial ComplianceContractual ComplianceEPCBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the secondary point of contact after the Senior Innovation Engineer for programme-level internal and external stakeholders
Support the delivery and coordination of internal and external meeting cadence and engagement strategy
Oversee and ensure quality and scope fulfilment of technical workstream outputs
Ensure HSE practices are prioritised in all activities
Track and report on progress, budget, risk, and resource allocation in collaboration with the Senior Innovation Engineer
Develop, coordinate, and present reporting materials for internal and external stakeholders
Facilitate data collection, document and report development, and stakeholder workshops
Assist in partnering strategy development and early-stage business development activities
Provide backstopping to technical leads in areas including system modelling, module design, structure and foundation, and automated deployment
Maintain collaboration with Innovation, Strategy, Procurement, Construction, BD, and Engineering teams across global business units
Ensure financial, regulatory, and contractual compliance with the support of relevant internal stakeholders
Interact and constructively engage with the full range of third-party organisations necessary to deliver field trials including EPC’s, Engineering groups, suppliers, consultants, funding bodies, HSE and similar
Present program findings to relevant stakeholders including industry and funding partners where relevant.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience (5+ years) in project management of complex physical delivery (ie not Software), cross-functional initiatives
Strong capabilities in project planning, monitoring, and reporting
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)
Familiarity with financial, regulatory, and contractual compliance
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Adept in facilitating stakeholder meetings and producing high-quality reports and presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus
retention bank
health insurance
pension and other local benefits