Project Manager- MPD Technology

Reporting directly to the Senior MPD Manager, the Project Manager oversees the development, implementation, evaluation, and commercialization of complex PL-related projects, focusing on new technology implementation, sustaining MPD control systems and automation, and global technical support.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Preferred Qualification:

- Project Management Professional certification is preferred

- 5 years of experience in chosen field

- 2-3 years of experience in project management

- HSE and quality management experience preferred

Essential Skills/Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

- Overall knowledge of the TRS & MPD product lines

- Strong computer skills including MS Office suite, desktop publishing, and basic graphic design

- Work conditions may include travel to and from other Nabors facilities

- Possible after hour assignments

- Must be self-driven and self-motivated

- Experience leading cross functional design team

- Must possess leadership skills

- Must possess ability to manage stakeholders demands and issues on Global scale

- Must possess ability to manage projects and deadlines

- Working knowledge of MPD control systems, data acquisition, PLC/HMI programming, and automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, or similar)

- Experience in supporting or managing lifecycle of control systems including software revision control, cybersecurity patches, and interface testing

- Familiarity with system integration between rig equipment, MPD controls, and third-party systems

- Ability to collaborate with automation, electrical, and field operations teams to troubleshoot and improve MPD control performance

- Understanding of control system standards and functional safety

- Front-end project definition, design/built/qualify, verification, validation, and commercialization the PL technology implementation (Technology Roadmap)

- Oversee sustaining engineering for MPD controls and automation systems, including software/hardware lifecycle management, firmware updates, field issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and user experience.

- Responsible for all sustaining engineering and R&D projects for the PL globally, including support and enhancements for MPD control systems and automation platforms. Responsible for the technical support for all MPD matters globally

- Leading implementation of task for different teams within the organization

- Providing project and technical support for all issues related to the delivery of the tasks through the life cycle production development for the PL technologies

- Developing cost improvement estimates and tracking of actuals

- Meeting project deadlines and ensuring project deliverables are delivered

- Maintaining an informed perspective on our business opportunities and challenges

- Understanding our internal customers’ needs (immediate and long term) and focusing on delivering innovative solutions to meet these needs

- Delivering the project scope safely while serving as a role model for processes and personal safety throughout duration of project

- Defines and negotiates project team resources and gains commitments from all groups involved

- Conducts project review meetings, and presents monthly project progress presentations to stakeholders

- Identifies, analyzes and mitigates risk through RPN risk prioritization worksheets and action plans

- Any other tasks as determined by manager

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Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

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