Product Owner, Senior

Helmerich & Payne•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Helmerich & Payne is seeking a technically driven Product Owner to lead development of next-generation drilling technologies integrating software, control systems, automation, edge computing, and operational workflows. The role bridges engineering, operations, IT infrastructure, and business stakeholders, translating industry challenges into scalable technology solutions. The Product Owner works with software and controls engineers, architects, and drilling subject matter experts to deliver products that improve safety, performance, consistency, and automation across H&P’s global fleet. The position is on-site in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Denver, Colorado; or Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in Product Ownership, Product Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Experience working in highly collaborative, cross-functional technical environments.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil and gas, drilling, industrial automation, robotics, or energy technology.
Experience with PLCs, industrial control systems, operational technology (OT), cloud platforms, edge computing, or enterprise software.
Experience with API integrations, systems architecture, and software development lifecycles.
CSPO, PSPO, or equivalent Agile certification.

Responsibilities

Own and prioritize product backlogs, user stories, and feature roadmaps.
Lead Agile Scrum teams through planning, refinement, and delivery activities.
Collaborate with software engineering, control systems engineering, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Define requirements for products spanning industrial automation, rig control systems, cloud platforms, edge computing, and data-driven applications.
Balance customer needs, business priorities, technical constraints, and operational requirements.
Drive alignment across diverse stakeholders and influence decisions without direct authority.
Support delivery of drilling technologies, automation capabilities, AI-driven solutions, and connected operations platforms.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
401k match
Paid Leave Plans
Parental and Adoption Benefits
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance
Learning and Development Opportunities
Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to support work-life integration