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IN: Mumbai Office, India
Remote only
Job Family Group:
Research & Technology Group
Job Description:
This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.
We’re seeking versatile experts who share our passion for innovation and excellence. Bring your outstanding perspective, collaborative spirit and challenge our thinking as we continue to lead the way in the lubricants market & build businesses beyond lubricants. This is your chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a dynamic and inclusive global organization.
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Castrol is a global leader in lubricants and currently part of the bp Group, one of the world’s largest energy companies. In India, Castrol is a publicly listed company, leading in the Automotive, Industrial, and Marine lubricant sectors. With iconic brands, relentless innovation, strong customer relationships and a team of highly motivated employees, we have maintained our market leadership in India for over a century. Our robust manufacturing and distribution network in India helps us reach consumers through more than 135,000 outlets.
At Castrol, success knows no bounds. We offer a fast-paced learning environment where you can develop your career in specialized functions. Castrol India has a proud legacy of championing top talent both locally and globally.
We are currently looking for a Senior Technologist – Data Management. We do not necessarily need someone who has coded apps themselves (hands on) but is just familiar with.
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What will you deliver:
• Support the preparation of Castrol Product Technology data so it can be used optimally for AI and advanced data science applications. This includes helping to improve data quality, organising and standardising information, and supporting the expansion of digital systems to incorporate new data sources. You will work with teams across Product Technology and Digital to help turn complex and fragmented data into structured, accessible resources that support innovation and better decision-making.
• Assist in the delivery and adoption of digital projects by working with end users and supporting activities such as testing, feedback gathering, and training. Collaborate with Castrol Digital and Product Technology teams to help embed new tools and way of working into day-to-day activities.
• Contribute to maintaining data standards and support efforts to improve consistency, quality, and data stewardship practices across Technology, aligning with wider Castrol initiatives.
Experience:
Approximately 8–10 years of hands-on R&D laboratory experience, complemented by 3–5 years of practical experience in digital technologies, data science, or laboratory digitisation initiatives.
• Some experience or understanding of product development, technical data, or working in a Product Technology environment.
• Interest in digital tools, data, and how these can be applied to improve business performance.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to digital and data-driven projects.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills, work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
You will work with:
The Data Management & Knowledge Management Team is the central function responsible for defining long term data strategy, governing data quality, managing knowledge assets, and growing digital adoption to enable data‑driven innovation and faster product development across Castrol Product Technology.
• Ability to work through ambiguity with support, helping to define requirements and contribute to solutions.
• Positive and proactive attitude, with enthusiasm to support digital initiatives across.
• Hold a degree in a scientific field or engineering
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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.
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