Engine Oils Product Development & Claims Manager, India & ASPAC

Role Overview: You will be responsible for leading a team of technologists in India and Asia Pacific to deliver product and claims development for engine oil products across cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with business customers, developing new formulations, demonstrating performance claims, and driving cost reduction initiatives. Additionally, you will focus on the Motorcycles market space, working closely with marketing units to shape future product specifications and benefits. Key Responsibilities: - Build and mentor a technology team to deliver product and claims development pipeline for Castrol business - Collaborate with performance units and global marketing to influence future project portfolios - Lead technology projects within a changing external environment, using data-based decision making and creative solutions - Drive excellence in product development projects through matrixed teams and AGILE methodologies - Develop data to support technically-led claims and marketing performance claims - Ensure technically-led claims meet advertising standards and local legislation - Seek innovation for differentiation in the Castrol portfolio by building relationships with global and local marketing teams - Integrate digital ecosystem processes and balance product differentiation with cost considerations - Influence cross-functional stakeholders in complex situations to support technology delivery for global motorcycles growth - Build relationships with additive and base oil suppliers, representing BP's engine oil product technology to OEMs - Handle safety and operational risks according to BP's processes and performance metrics - Lead, develop, and mentor team members while ensuring compliance with BP's code of conduct - Ensure all projects meet lubricants technology quality and compliance standards - Handle budget and resource planning as per BP tools and processes Qualifications Required: - PhD or equivalent in chemistry, engineering, or related technical field - Minimum of 15 years experience in engine oils product development within the industry - Deep technical expertise in engine oil development and testing - Experience in building external technical relationships and industry insights - Strong project management experience with a track record of successful delivery - Excellent networking skills across functions and hierarchies - Collaborative approach to work with strong interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to lead meetings effectively in English,