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US-TX-THE WOODLANDS-9110 GROGAN'S MILL ROAD, United States of America
Onsite
Do you want to be a part of our PMO team in Well Construction Technology?
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Partner with the best
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for driving development projects and programs from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and business objectives for our Drill Bits and Drilling & Completion Fluids Productlines. You will collaborate closely with Project Leader and Product Managers to ensure effective execution and cross-functional alignment across global teams.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for:
• Driving development projects and programs from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, cost, quality, and business objectives.
• Partnering with Project Leaders and Product Managers to drive execution, coordination, and decision-making across functions.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project plans including timelines, resource allocation, budgets, forecasts, and milestone tracking.
• Monitoring financial performance, including forecasts, actuals, accruals, variances, capitalization activities, and implementing corrective actions.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing risks and issues, including mitigation planning and escalation when required.
• Facilitating governance processes, leading status updates, portfolio reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Driving stakeholder alignment through structured communication and effective collaboration across global and multicultural teams.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of Project Management Office (PMO) processes, standards, and tools.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Have proven experience in project or program management, ideally within product, software, or technology-driven environments.
• Have strong financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and project controls.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Have hands-on experience with project planning tools such as MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work across cultures.
• Demonstrate a structured, detail-oriented, and solution-driven working style with strong ownership and accountability.
Desired Characteristics (Preferred Qualifications)
• Professional certification such as PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with enterprise tools such as SAP, Ariba, Clarity, or similar systems.
• Background in Project Controls or PMO support within large-scale development programs.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments.
• Proven experience managing external partners, vendors, or funded projects.
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.
• This role typically follows general business hours (8 AM – 5 PM)
Our teams drive innovation in technology and development by pushing boundaries and delivering impactful solutions. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect:
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive healthcare and medical coverage
• Life insurance and disability protection programs
• Competitive financial and compensation programs
• Additional voluntary and flexible benefit options
You will be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare plans and retirement programs. Coverage options will be aligned to your individual selections and applicable policies.
This position is eligible for a competitive total rewards package, including base pay and performance-based incentives, subject to company policies.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Principal, Technical Support & Management, Engineering Operations and Transformation