DBS Project Manager

Description

About the Role

As a Project Manager within NOV Digital Services you will be responsible for delivering customer projects involving Downhole Broadband Solutions and Wired Drill Pipe technology. Acting as the single point of contact for assigned customers you will manage projects throughout their lifecycle coordinating offshore operations internal stakeholders and customer expectations to ensure successful delivery.

You will work closely with field engineers project coordinators operations HSE service quality engineering and commercial teams to deliver safe reliable and commercially successful projects. The role combines technical understanding of drilling operations with strong project management customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.

About NOV Digital Services

NOV Digital Services is part of NOVs Energy Products & Services segment and delivers advanced digital technologies that improve drilling performance through real-time downhole data. Using Wired Drill Pipe (WDP) and Along-String Measurement (ASM) technologies NOV enables customers to access high-speed downhole information that supports safer more efficient and better-informed drilling operations.

As demand for these technologies continues to grow we are expanding our project management team to support an increasing number of customer projects worldwide.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a key role in ensuring customers receive high-quality project delivery while strengthening long-term customer relationships. Success in this role directly contributes to operational excellence customer satisfaction and continued business growth.

What We Offer

At NOV youll join an international team developing technology that is transforming offshore drilling operations. We offer:

• The opportunity to work with industry-leading digital drilling technology.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.
• A collaborative and supportive international environment.
• High levels of autonomy and ownership.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Career development opportunities across Project Management Operations Sales and Digital Solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender age ethnicity nationality disability sexual orientation gender identity religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers throughout project execution.
• Lead the technical operational and commercial delivery of Downhole Broadband Solutions and Wired Drill Pipe projects.
• Coordinate offshore operations including personnel equipment and logistics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers drilling contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with field engineers and provide guidance to ensure high-quality project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Operations Engineering HSE Service Quality Sales and other NOV business units.
• Monitor project progress and ensure contractual deliverables are achieved safely on time and within scope.
• Identify operational challenges analyse root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Support commercial activities by providing technical input for customer meetings presentations and proposals.
• Promote a strong culture of safety quality and continuous improvement across all assigned projects.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Petroleum Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in drilling well construction or offshore operations.
• Proven project management experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Norwegian and/or UK offshore industry.
• Knowledge of completion operations.
• Experience with digital drilling technologies Wired Drill Pipe (WDP) or similar drilling systems.
• Norwegian language skills.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1