Planning and Performance Manager

Planning & Performance Manager

bpx energy, a major oil and gas producer in the United States, leverages its expertise in unconventional gas, including shale, to deliver hydrocarbon production and technical knowledge worldwide. With operations in Texas and Louisiana, our US onshore business has become both a premier oil and gas producer and a leader in reducing methane emissions.

As part of BP, a global industry leader, we foster a high-energy, high-intensity environment built on accountability, collegiality, innovation, and empowerment. At bpx, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where collaboration, continuous improvement, and inclusion are valued.

Discover your place with us and help our business meet the challenges of reimagining and reinventing the future of energy.

Position Summary

The Planning & Performance Manager plays a critical role within the Corporate Development team, responsible for integrating long-range planning, financial performance management, and strategic decision support across the enterprise. This role ensures alignment between corporate strategy, asset-level execution, and financial outcomes by delivering disciplined planning processes, robust performance insights, and data-driven recommendations.

Operating at the intersection of Development, Finance, and Business Units, the position enables leadership to make informed capital allocation, portfolio, and operational decisions in a dynamic, capital-intensive environment.

This role supports enterprise planning (e.g., LTP) and performance systems that standardize decision-making, improve capital efficiency, and drive continuous improvement across assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Long-Range Planning
• Lead the development and coordination of long-range planning (LTP) processes, integrating subsurface, wells, production, and financial inputs into a cohesive enterprise plan
• Maintain and enhance planning frameworks, assumptions, and scenario models to support strategic decision-making
• Support evaluation of different development pathways (e.g., scale vs. efficiency tradeoffs) and future-state optionality
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across Corporate Development, Finance, and Business Units.

• Performance Management & Insights
• Develop and own performance management frameworks, including KPIs aligned to production, capital efficiency, cost, and value delivery
• Deliver regular performance reviews (monthly, quarterly, annual) highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
• Translate complex operational and financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Embed performance tracking into planning cycles to enable closed-loop learning and continuous improvement

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across development activities
• Develop and maintain financial models to support capital planning, asset economics, and portfolio optimization
• Partner with Finance to ensure alignment between operational plans and financial targets
• Support preparation of executive-level reports, board materials, and investment recommendations

• Corporate Development & Decision Support
• Provide analytical support for M&A, divestitures, and new venture evaluations
• Build valuation models and conduct scenario analysis for strategic opportunities
• Support due diligence processes and integration planning
• Deliver insights on market trends, portfolio performance, and capital deployment strategies

• Systems, Data & Process Optimization
• Develop and standardize planning and performance processes, tools, and data models across the enterprise
• Enable digital workflows, dashboards, and automation to improve planning efficiency and visibility
• Ensure data integrity, governance, and consistency across planning and reporting systems
• Continuously improve planning cadence, decision rhythms, and performance tracking capabilities

• Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on performance, risks, and opportunities
• Partner closely with Development, Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams
• Lead cross-functional planning forums, performance reviews, and governance processes
• Influence without authority through data, credibility, and structured insights

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field
• Master's degree required
• 7–12+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate development, strategy, or planning within oil & gas or a capital-intensive industry
• Strong understanding of upstream onshore operations, development economics, and capital allocation
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Proven experience in planning, forecasting, and performance management

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and enterprise-level perspective
• Analytical rigor and financial acumen
• Data-driven decision making
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Executive communication and storytelling
• Continuous improvement mindset

Success Measures

• Quality and credibility of long-range plan outputs
• Accuracy of forecasts and clarity of variance drivers
• Improvement in capital efficiency and cost performance
• Adoption and effectiveness of planning and performance systems
• Strength of decision support provided to leadership

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: How much do we pay (Base)? $232,000 - $300,000 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.

We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Long-term incentive program
• 401(k) matching program

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer
• Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance management, Communication, Data visualization and interpretation, Integrated Planning, Investment appraisal, Performance management, Strategic Planning, Translating strategy into plans

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.