Project Manager

The Project Manager II will play a pivotal role in the Rig Technologies business unit, ensuring the smooth execution of projects and programs. This position demands a strategic and organized approach, with a focus on delivering results and managing complex operations.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide customer / subcontractors and customer suppliers with a single point-of-contact and assume the role of communications coordinator for assigned major projects, which includes coordinating within the various departments. 
• Assure preparation of customer documents and project drawings are completed as required by the contract. 
• Represent Company at customer / subcontractor coordination status meetings. 
• Monitor all activities to assure costs and gross margins are met. 
• Track and control the major components of project cost. 
• Take responsibility for the overall project schedule. 
• Follow administrative procedures as necessary to assure the success of the project. 
• Monitor all project activities, report progress against plans and take corrective action as required to meet plans. 
• Perform other work related tasks as assigned. 
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. 

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project management and customer focal point for all NOV associated project work scopes: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) programs, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) programs, recertifications, upgrades, reactivations, capital equipment exchanges, OEM repairs, rig/ship yard based inspections and other internal projects.
• 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 documentation gathering. 
• Create and document required work scopes of the project such as quotations, proposals, purchase orders and change orders as required through the duration of the project. 
• Issue and track purchase orders for parts and services for internal and 3rd party requirements. 
• Responsible for project execution including scope execution and issuance of project certifications.
• Collaborate with both regional and local Aftermarket representatives (Service, Spares, Repair, Engineering, Sales, Accounting/Finance, etc) to maximize support, planning, project execution and customer experience.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customer, suppliers and vendors. 
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling projects which includes risk management, change management and progress management, reporting and project close out. 
• Maximize financial results by monitoring / reporting all activities to ensure accurate costing and forecasting of gross margins. 
• Maintain awareness of critical path activities affecting customer sensitive project deadlines; build contingency plans and implement recovery plans.
• When required, deploy to job site and lead project from site.
• Responsible for project close out including invoicing, handovers and after action reviews.
• Perform other work as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with NOV or OEM drilling equipment is a huge plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Experience handling customers and internal stakeholders professionally throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Willingness to travel as needed for project execution.