About this role
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.
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.
• 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.