Research & Technology Lead Program Manager (MFD)

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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships commercializing hydrocarbons and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.

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This role offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio of technology development programs that support the companys long-term growth strategy and technological leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning coordinating and executing R&T programs from inception through completion ensuring technical financial and schedule objectives are achieved across multiple technical disciplines.

Working within a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment the R&T Program Manager will collaborate with Technology Leaders engineers researchers universities research institutes and business stakeholders to drive innovation and accelerate technology maturation.

This position is ideal for an individual who combines strong program management skills with a passion for emerging technologies strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

As motivated Lead Research & Technology Program Manager you will responsible for:

Program Execution & Governance

• Managing a portfolio of Research & Technology programs ensuring delivery of agreed objectives milestones and outcomes on time within budget and to the required quality standards.

• Executing program management activities in accordance with established R&T processes methodologies and governance frameworks.

• Developing and maintain program plans monitor progress manage risks and opportunities and resolve issues affecting program delivery.

• Coordinating and facilitate technical reviews gate reviews and governance meetings throughout the program lifecycle.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Supporting the continuous improvement of program management processes tools methodologies and best practices.

• Contributing to initiatives that promote innovation technology development ideation and organizational learning.

• Fostering a collaborative environment that encourages experimentation and knowledge sharing.

External Partnerships & Collaboration

• Coordinating activities with universities research institutions start-ups technology providers and other external partners.

• Supporting procurement and contracting activities from initiation through completion.

• Building and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support program objectives.

Portfolio Management & Strategy

• Collaborating with Portfolio Leaders Technology Leaders and Business Development teams to manage program deviations related to scope budget schedule and risk.

• Conducting portfolio analyses to support prioritization resource allocation and decision-making.

• Contributing to the development and maintenance of the Research & Technology Roadmap ensuring alignment with business priorities and technology strategies.

• Supporting technology strategy development and long-term innovation planning.

Financial Planning Reporting & Resource Management

• Managing program budgets cost tracking forecasting and variance analysis.

• Supporting resource planning and allocation to ensure effective utilization of technical expertise and organizational capabilities.

• Maintaining program documentation records and performance data within designated digital management platforms.

• Developing and maintain dashboards KPIs and portfolio reporting to provide visibility into program and portfolio performance.

• Supporting Business Portfolio Reviews and present program status achievements risks and performance metrics to senior leadership.

• Executing operational tasks related to the portfolio and to R&T resource management.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Masters Degree in Engineering Physics Chemistry or a related scientific or technical discipline.

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in technical or engineering environments including at least 5 years of project or program management experience.

• Proven ability to independently drive initiatives and deliver results.

• Strong knowledge of program management methodologies and tools including Microsoft Project Primavera and SharePoint.

• Experience managing budgets schedules risks and cross-functional program activities.

• Excellent communication stakeholder management leadership and influencing skills.

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical and portfolio information effectively to senior leadership.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly PowerPoint Excel and Word.

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid global and culturally diverse environment.

• Passion for innovation emerging technologies and continuous learning.

• Fluent English written and spoken.

Desired skills:

• Technical experience within industrial energy process or turbomachinery sectors particularly in:

  • Gas and steam turbines;

  • Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors;

  • Energy transition and decarbonization technologies including CCUS hydrogen low-carbon fuels process electrification and emissions reduction solutions.

• Experience in technology development advanced engineering product innovation performance improvement or industrial deployment of relevant technologies.

• PhD in a scientific or technical discipline.

• PMP IPMA or equivalent project management certification.

• Experience supporting technology roadmaps innovation portfolios and collaborative research programs involving universities research institutions start-ups and industrial partners.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI Power Apps).

• Familiarity with Aha!.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone this role we can offer the following flexible working patterns

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Italy: The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 51200 To 70400

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay