Program Development Manager

About NOV and Rig Technologies

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers' full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

• Project management for NOV associated project work scopes.
• Follow standardized processes, policies and operational procedures from a global operations perspective.
• Responsible for all project planning activities including scope identification, creation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Business Case.
• Issue and track purchase orders for parts and services for internal and 3rd party requirements.
• Maintain awareness of critical path activities affecting customer sensitive project deadlines; build contingency plans and implement recovery plans.
• Responsible for project close out including invoicing, handovers and after action reviews.
• Provide project management support to the Sales organization, including sales representatives, engineering, or other potential customers, create partnership relationships with all involved in a proposal or bid.
• Follow consistent the current process as well as bring ideas to the team for continuous improvement to create a strong platform across the business units.
• Manage all aspects of the pre-sale process to assure all project deliverables are met within the established time.
• Document all information thoroughly through the pre-sale process, as our projects develop over several years and this information is sourced by various members of our team.
• Effectively apply our methodology through the course of a project to assure compliance with the established company project plan.
• It is critical to hear the needs of our customer and translate them into the appropriate fit and function for our customers.
• Ensure total compliance with established quality assurance procedures.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines. Workload demands do vary, and require that the Sales Project Manager to manage the needs of our customers.
• Must be attentive to the potential risk aspect on all projects.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and project management experience.
• 5+ years within a project management role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar preferred.
• Experience handling customers and internal stakeholders professionally throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Requirements

• Strong understanding of PMI principals and methodology.
• Understanding of technical documentation packages/drawings.
• Fluent in MS Office products, specifically Project, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio.
• Problem-solving, primary responsibility to come up with solutions to an organization's problems.
• A high level of mechanical aptitude and excellent math skills, strong conceptual skills, and the ability to comprehend and communicate mechanical concepts.
• Meticulous attention to detail, able to organize and track pertinent sales/project data; able to multi-task well; able to prioritize to complete projects on time.
• Proven "customer-focused" attitude; demonstrated ability to follow up and keep promises and be reliable.
• Able to consistently maintain processes and protocols.
• Must have demonstrated salesmanship, able to give presentations and accommodate personal style to the type of customer to be addressed.
• Must have the ability to develop long term relationships with internal resources, outside partners, engineers, owners and contractors.
• Must be able to use proper grammar and write professional communications.
• Must be self-initiating, independent, have good problem-solving skills, work well with a team, and have the ability to organize time and diverse responsibilities.