Product Line Program Manager Tulsa

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Advanced understanding of project and program management processes including scope schedule cost resources risk quality communication stakeholder management and change management.

Strong working knowledge of PLM NPD/NPI stage-gate governance product release and lifecycle decision processes.

Working knowledge of engineering manufacturing operations supply chain procurement quality systems regulatory requirements service readiness and production readiness.

Knowledge of requirements management Engineering Change Management change control configuration management document control and product data governance.

Ability to manage multiple complex programs priorities stakeholders dependencies and deliverables with limited supervision.

Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams without direct authority resolve conflict negotiate commitments and facilitate difficult conversations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare executive-level summaries gate-review packages presentations dashboards and program reports.

Ability to identify program risks schedule constraints resource gaps cost concerns quality issues and technical dependencies; develop mitigation plans and escalate appropriately.

Strong business and financial acumen including the ability to understand budgets cost targets forecasts business cases and value-based portfolio tradeoffs.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with PLM ERP project management scheduling document-control requirements or reporting systems preferred.

Ability to interpret technical documents drawings specifications requirements bills of material release documentation quality records and customer requirements.

May require travel to customer sites supplier locations field locations manufacturing facilities industry events or other NOV locations.

Must maintain confidentiality and comply with all NOV safety quality business conduct and HSE requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead planning coordination execution and closeout of complex cross-functional product development and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through commercial release and deployment.

Drive programs through all PLM and stage-gate milestones; establish gate plans ensure required deliverables are complete and secure timely reviews and approvals.

Coordinate Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Operations Product Management Finance and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

Develop and manage integrated schedules milestones critical paths dependencies action registers risk registers issue logs and decision records.

Define and control program scope requirements budgets cost targets resources quality objectives and production-readiness criteria in alignment with business priorities.

Proactively identify execution constraints and roadblocks; lead mitigation recovery and corrective-action plans and escalate decisions when needed.

Facilitate program reviews executive stage-gate reviews decision meetings and product release approvals; clearly communicate status risks opportunities and required actions.

Drive accountability and alignment across functional organizations without relying on direct authority; resolve conflicts negotiate commitments and hold action owners accountable.

Coordinate requirements management Engineering Change Management change control configuration management technical documentation and product release records.

Coordinate supply-chain sourcing procurement manufacturing quality regulatory service and operational-readiness activities to support successful production launch.

Coordinate new product trials customer or field deployments feedback lessons learned and improvement actions in collaboration with product line and technical teams.

Develop and maintain program dashboards KPIs portfolio reports and executive summaries covering schedule cost quality risk decisions and time-to-market.

Manage and prioritize a portfolio of concurrent programs; identify resource conflicts and recommend sequencing tradeoffs or escalation based on business value and execution risk.

Continuously improve PLM governance stage-gate criteria program-management tools reporting practices workflows and cross-functional communication.

Provide guidance mentoring and knowledge transfer to developing project or program management resources and cross-functional team members.

Perform other work-related tasks as assigned and comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Artificial Lift product development and lifecycle activities including ESP systems and related technologies from opportunity definition through product release and field deployment.

Apply ESP artificial lift oil and gas or similar industrial-product knowledge to support program decisions technical and commercial alignment and product line priorities.

Coordinate local and global teams to support design maturity documentation readiness supplier readiness manufacturing validation quality approval and field introduction.

Partner with Product Management and product line leadership to align the development portfolio with customer needs technology roadmaps resource capacity and strategic growth priorities.

Support preparation of executive presentations gate-review materials product updates technical documentation case studies and customer-facing materials as required.

Promote consistent PLM practices onboarding coaching lessons learned and knowledge transfer across teams supporting the Artificial Lift product portfolio.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor degree in Engineering Business Project Management Operations Supply Chain or a related field required; technical degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus.

Typically 5 or more years of relevant experience leading complex cross-functional projects or programs in product development NPD/NPI engineering manufacturing operations or related roles.

Demonstrated experience leading products through structured PLM or stage-gate processes from concept through production and commercial release.

Strong experience within manufacturing industrial equipment oil and gas energy services artificial lift ESP or a similar technical product environment preferred.

Experience managing portfolios of concurrent product development programs while balancing schedule quality cost resource and business priorities.

ESP systems experience and/or artificial lift product knowledge strongly preferred.

PMP or comparable project/program management certification is a plus; demonstrated product development leadership is more important than certification.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Strategic Mindset

Business Insight

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Manages Complexity

Decision Quality

Balances Stakeholders

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Influences

Courage

Builds Effective Teams

Instills Trust

Situational Adaptability

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

PLM Program Management

New Product Development / NPI

Stage-Gate Governance and Executive Reviews

Portfolio Prioritization and Resource Planning

Integrated Scheduling and Milestone Management

Risk Issue Decision and Change Management

Requirements Management and Traceability

Engineering Change Management and Change Control

Configuration Management and Product Release

Manufacturing and Production Readiness

Supply Chain Sourcing and Procurement Coordination

Quality Systems and Regulatory Readiness

Cost Management Forecasting and Business Case Support

Executive Communication and Decision Facilitation

ESP / Artificial Lift Product Knowledge

Continuous Improvement and Time-to-Market Reduction