Project Manager, Automation Performance

NOV
Houston, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers' full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at

Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for designated project(s) to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as the single point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and customer suppliers. Act as the communications coordinator for assigned major projects, ensuring effective coordination across all internal departments.
  • Ensure preparation and delivery of customer documentation and project drawings in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Represent the Company at customer and subcontractor coordination and status meetings.
  • Monitor project activities to ensure cost targets and gross margin objectives are achieved.
  • Track and control major components of project costs.
  • Assume responsibility for maintaining and executing the overall project schedule.
  • Follow required administrative procedures to ensure successful project execution.
  • Negotiate the settlement of claims associated with assigned projects.
  • Monitor project progress against established plans and implement corrective actions as necessary to meet objectives.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV company policies and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

FACILITY/GROUP-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and communicate customers' technical needs related to rig/drilling equipment and automation/robotics technologies.
  • Provide customers with updates on program technologies and new NOV products or technical solutions (e.g., Cadence, NOVOS, MCDT, RigSentry, CM, etc.).
  • Review and validate information received from customer operations and liaise with appropriate internal NOV groups.
  • Assign responsibility for detailed analysis of customer drilling performance and equipment performance issues by product line and/or customer operation. Report trends and anomalies, and collaborate internally and externally to identify and implement effective solutions.
  • Track the closure of program-related action items and provide updates on the status of NOV equipment on program rigs.
  • Utilize company-provided laptop computer and LCD monitors.
  • Utilize company-provided mobile and landline phones.
  • Execute PIBs as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical troubleshooting and repair of offshore oilfield equipment and/or drilling operations.
  • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be flexible with working hours to meet customer needs.
  • Work outside of normal office hours is common.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook, as well as PDF software.

NOV is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is subject to change without notice. This description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks, and skills required of people in this position.

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Posted 2026-08-16

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