Weatherford

Global Product Software Intergration Director

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Global Product Software Intergration Director will actively manage and drive the business strategy & product development(s) for all Functional Software across the industrial value chain, aligning new products with Global Product Line strategy to customer requirements and market needs, and ensuring integration into and maintenance and rationalization of the existing product portfolio.

Roles & Responsibilities

QUALITY

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Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System

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Maintains Service Quality as an immediate priority when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

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Active participation in the investigation and closure of all PC-1 & PC-2 issues related to your product line assuring that these are closed out in a timely manner and that they are reported to line management through the Weatherford process and policy

VISION & LEADERSHIP

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Participates in global product strategy, research and development requirements, development and integration requirements, development priority, analysis of market research, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products

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Maintains effective global product line organizational structure and skill base to meet the needs of the product line grouping in the short and longer-term

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Evaluates and plan for future market conditions and align the strategy to take advantage of any changes or opportunities

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Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, operations, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities

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Rationalizes what needs to be built in-house vs 3P integration into the technology platform, oversees build out and integration efforts

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Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior, and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

OPERATIONS

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Oversees product line group operations to ensure service safety, quality, and efficiency, and cost-effective management of resources as per objectives

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Provides technical and operational support to our teams that are located in the operating countries on an as-needed basis utilizing the WISE platform as the conduit for this support

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Manages global technical product development, estimates of potential profits, and commercialization of new products and services

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Conducts market research to develop and maintain the Product Line marketing strategy in order to maximize our market share/ new penetration in this market to improve operating income

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Works with peers in the global team to coordinate the introduction of new technologies, taking ownership of the implementation of procedures, competency and training that are relevant

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Forges excellent working relationships with area/country operations teams. Ensures that lessons learned are shared across the geozones

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Supports all Commercial and Technical Tender and BSA preparations

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Initiates and supports the development of strategic partners, suppliers, and technology that support the product line strategy

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Demonstrates functional understanding of Software on the Cloud

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Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the global Software ecosystem in Oil and Gas.

COMMUNICATION

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Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external

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Clearly communicates expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports

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Engage external customers to position products and technologies for application into their assets

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Understand and improve where necessary the perception of this product line, identify potential new products required by the market and establish relationships for future success

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Actively provides Weatherford product line-related presentations at industry events/forums/conferences

FINANCIAL

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Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of operational and budgetary objectives

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Provides financial and technical justification for product selection/justification and definition

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Reviews with line management capital & inventory requests

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All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses

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Costs incurred should be within the approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

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Actively engage with employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, actively contributes to the development & delivery of key technical product line training courses programs to support personnel competency & business growth

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Ensures that operational personnel meet product line competency standards and are in the correct positions for their skill sets

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Responsible for effective staff leadership, and performance management by setting objectives and driving appraisals and communication

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Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary functions, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience

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Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential

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Actively engages their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities

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Collaborates with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personnel & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

Experience & Education

Required

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Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10+ years of oilfield experience or equivalent

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5+ years of experience in product management and/or business management of Industrial Software with a demonstrated history in managing complex projects and teams, with acute attention to quality

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Experience in Technology across the Upstream Oil and Gas value chain

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Strong experience in successfully leading diverse teams in different locations, remotely

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Proven track record in the development and/or application of new technology

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Extensive experience in a technical, product line, design, applications, or operations role

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Proven track record in managing international operations of the product line

Preferred

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Master's Degree (MBA)

Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Must possess a comprehensive working knowledge of the product line and products and an excellent understanding of the product line applications/operations and the associated ecosystem of solutions in oil and gas

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Broad and strong technical aptitude regarding oilfield products and services with an emphasis on the particular product line

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Must possess excellent analytical skills to enable product/process evaluation, with a proven ability to facilitate and deliver product/process improvement

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Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Ability to prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

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Proven technical problem-solving ability

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General understanding of the global oil industry & awareness of the key operators/technology users.

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Must be self-motivated & an effective team manager

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Must have good communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal & written

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Must have good presentation skills to convey product line information, both internally & externally

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Must have good organizational skills & an ability to work to tight & sometimes challenging deadlines

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Must be able to make decisions and be able to identify & implement appropriate improvements

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Possess an enthusiasm for challenging established practices

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Good computer literacy & working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

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Willing to travel internationally as required

Preferred

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Product management experience in an industrial company

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Commercial experience as a provider of and/or as a customer for oilfield products & services.

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International experience

Travel Requirement

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This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 25-50%

ABOUT US

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Global Product Software Intergration Director

About This Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roles & Responsibilities

QUALITY

VISION & LEADERSHIP

OPERATIONS

COMMUNICATION

FINANCIAL

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

Experience & Education

Required

Preferred

•Master's Degree (MBA)

Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred

Travel Requirement

ABOUT US

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