Technical Product Manager Control Systems & HMI Development

What You'll Do

• Drive the vision and execution of next-gen HMI applications that power our rigs.
• Manage a technically complex, high-visibility project with direct impact on field operations.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless integration of control and data acquisition systems.
• Take on additional project opportunities within the Controls & Automation team as we continue to expand our digital capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• You thrive in fast-paced, highly technical environments.
• You set the bar high—for yourself and your team—and you bring structure, organization, and clear communication to every project.
• You’re equally at home diving into the technical details and presenting big-picture strategies.
• You’re an expert in control and data acquisition systems.
• You have a proven track record of managing complex technical projects.
• You communicate professionally and clearly—whether writing, presenting, or collaborating.
• You think analytically and find innovative, data-driven solutions.
• You stay curious, constantly learning and adapting to new challenges and technologies.

Lead the drilling controls HMI development project

• Through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and deployment of the product.
• Develop supporting technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, commissioning procedures, training materials, and technical presentations.
• Determine the required resources, coordinate with internal departments and third party companies to assemble the project team.
• Define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities required for specific tasks or initiatives; allocate tasks and resources among team members.
• Create project timelines with regularly established milestones, provide updates to stakeholders.
• Cook up regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects.
• Identify potential risks; be proactive in mitigating risk; develop and execute contingency plans when necessary.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for drilling control HMI design, including system architecture, device communication, user experience, and data logging functionalities.
• Develop and manage a quality assurance program; develop test plans to ensure applications undergo adequate manual and simulated testing in a laboratory environment prior to being deployed to the field.
• Absorb beta (field) test programs, including rig selection, program alignment with internal and external stakeholders, software/hardware installation and commissioning.
• Define beta test acceptance criteria; partner closely with developers and operations teams to ensure proper measurement and variable control.
• Develop recommendations for further testing or application development as part of the product development cycle; manage product backlog; prioritize and schedule development cycles.
• Understand industry trends and emerging opportunities in controls technology, analyze viability of new products, recommend areas to invest in R&D.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and working on multiple projects simultaneously to meet challenging deadlines.
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to promptly give, and follow directions when working with others.
• Ability to safely navigate the yard and shop work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather).
• Ability to safely navigate drilling rig work sites including regular walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during various weather conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather).
• Ability to proficiently use MS Office Suite or other project management software to develop presentations, correspondence, reports, and schedules (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Physical ability to:
  • Lift and carry 50 pounds independently while walking on uneven surfaces.
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crawl occasionally during visits to the field and operational work areas.
  • Listen for unusual noises that signify equipment and or machinery problems.
  • Stay alert and focused including during occasional extended work periods.
  • Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around the work environment with many moving objects including overhead machinery.
  • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all designated times.
• Ability to regularly travel as needed to visit worksites and support business units; may require extended travel to remote locations and/or overnight stay(s) outside normal office area.
• Ability to work on weekends and be on call after hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent level of industry-related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management focused on the development of control system software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development of drilling control system HMI programs.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management.
• Experienced in the use of Agile or Scrum software development techniques.
• PMP Certification.