Product Line Leader

About Us

HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.

HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

Summary

The Product Line Leader is responsible for developing and executing a strategic vision to drive growth in the pressure control line. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for total cradle-to-grave lifecycle management of the Pressure Control Digital product line, which machine control pressure control equipment (e.g. EBOP, MPD, BOP), digital analytics software for pressure control and user interfaces for pressure control. The responsibility spans from sponsoring new programs to the support and discontinuation of existing products.

The key metrics for success in this role are product line return (margin) and market share (customer acceptance).

Essential Responsibilities Growth

- Contribute to growth of the product line and the company in general

- Identify and focus on high impact opportunities

Strategy & Portfolio Management

- Provide leadership to grow & manage the product portfolio across the product lifecycle, ensuring product competitiveness and quality

- Evaluate and spend investment funds to maximize product line and company growth

- Ensure competitive position and product vitality

- Understand industry trends, customer needs and segments

- Use data to establish product line strategy, vision and roadmap

- Define and own programs, resources, schedules and budgets to support the product line strategy for existing and new products as well as services

- Partner with functional leaders to determine resource allocations

- Partner with the Commercial team to create and maintain good customer relationships - work closely with them to solve their problems

- Develop business cases to support investment in new programs (NPI/R&D) that support the platform product, regional and customer initiatives

Supply Chain Planning & Execution

- Partner with Supply Chain to develop and optimize strategy supporting the product line

- Drive cycle and cost out initiatives for products in the portfolio

Business Accountability

- Ownership & accountability for product portfolio profitability and growth targets

- Own cost and pricing targets

- Utilize Win/Loss analysis to drive decisions

- Ensure operational excellence in the areas of integrity, EHS, controllership and compliance

Promote the Platform/Brand

- Work with Marketing to develop and execute promotion plans that increase HMH brand awareness, including industry trade shows, promotional literature, and trade magazine advertising

- Participate in industry events through presentations as appropriate

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably Business or Engineering

- 7 years professional experience

- Strong, data driven analytical skills

- Understanding of business financial drivers and metrics

- Knowledgeable of oil & gas drilling equipment and operations

- Strong presentation skills to enable clear and concise delivery of information to customers and internal stakeholders

- Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities

- Strategic thinker and change agent with demonstrated influencing skills in a global environment

- Ability to respond to unexpected circumstances and/or work in ambiguous situations

Additional Information

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.

- No relocation assistance.

Location

Houston, TX