Program Manager (PMO) - Well Construction Technology

Baker Hughes•The Woodlands, TX

12h

About The Position

This role is for a Program Manager within the PMO team in Well Construction Technology. The Program Manager will be responsible for driving development projects and programs from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and business objectives for the Drill Bits and Drilling & Completion Fluids Productlines. This role involves close collaboration with Project Leaders and Product Managers to ensure effective execution and cross-functional alignment across global teams.

Requirements

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).
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses