Program Manager (PMO) - Well Construction Technology

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field from an accredited university.
• Proven experience in project or program management, ideally within product, software, or technology-driven environments.
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with project planning tools such as MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare plans and retirement programs.
• Competitive total rewards package, including base pay and performance-based incentives.
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal