Senior Research Manager

About the role

This role leads a highly technical team responsible for validating and operationalizing new imaging technologies developed by global R&D organization. The team bridges the gap between prototype research tools and production-scale deployment, ensuring new methods are rigorously tested, benchmarked, and production-ready before being handed off to global processing teams.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate new technologies developed by R&D teams globally, applying prototype tools to real, production-scale datasets
• Design and document robust workflows for newest technologies prior to production rollout
• Partner closely with R&D researchers and developers, providing rapid, structured feedback loops to accelerate technology maturation
• Generate technical marketing material and support high-technology sales bids and client-facing technical presentations
• Own the QC and benchmarking framework used to assess new technology readiness for production

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geophysics, Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Experience managing a team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
• Experience managing production-scale projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong QC methodology and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience partnering closely with R&D teams
• Strong technical presentation and communication skills, including client- or sales-facing experience
• Proven record of technical publications in geophysics or a related field

Benefits

TGS | 4C is committed to diversity, inclusion, and a global mindset. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.