Product Manager

Job Purpose Analyze, plan, organize, and commercialize new products and/or services, based on market needs and in line with the corporate and product line strategy. Consult with customers, Geozone, sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing teams from initial concepts, feasibility, business planning, development, implementation, and commercialization, continuing through the product cycle to optimize profit for assigned new products, inline with financial and corporate growth objectives. Accountable throughout the product development and commercialization process, that product viability and financial targets are maintained by updating business cases through gates. Accountable for regular reviews with PL management on the progress and product performance and developing plans to close any gaps from stated goals and objectives. Accountable for individual product financial KPIs are met or exceeded and that clear value drivers are articulated and delivered to maximize pricing.Roles & ResponsibilitiesSAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE Maintain the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By Place Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk Seek continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations Demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises QUALITY Active participation in the investigation and closure of all service quality issues related to new product commercialization that are assigned and assuring that these are closed out in a timely manner and they are reported to line management through Weatherford’s process and policy and impacts are tracked to improve further product expansion.Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and taking an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System Maintains Service Quality as an immediate priority when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvementOPERATIONS Technical product line expert for the global product line for new technologyActs as the liaison between the customers, Product Line Management, sales, marketing, manufacturing, and engineering during development and product launchAbility to articulate and develop clear value propositions based on the new technology business caseEnsure that commercial proposals and value propositions are delivered with product line director/VP approval based on the business caseEnsures adequate resources are in place to properly field trial and launch the new technologyIdentifies candidate wells and work with customers to ensure the field trial objectives are metProvides technical input/support into all new product/service-related incidents, following up on corrective actions and evaluation the success of these actions for assigned new productsEnsures the operational performance statistics/KPIs of the new product are continuously updated and evaluated, providing feedback to Global Product Line Manager and Geozone Product Line Manager for assigned productsProvides feedback/supporting materials to Training/Development team for Field Engineer and Sales training to commercialize new productsReviews all field trial results with customers and ensure value is delivered and tracked to optimize pricingAssists in supporting the launch of PL strategy, both in the planning and in the execution Supports Global Product Line Manager and Geozone Product Line Manager to develop and execute the business plan for the new product for the GeozoneActively promotes the new technology within the Geozone to ensure all business objectives are met following the commercial launch of the new technologyGathers customer feedback to further improve the product/service and/or optimize features against financial metrics and delivery times. Ensures Lessons Learned as the product moves from product launch into the early commercialization phase are communicated to the Global Product Line ManagerProvide Product Knowledge trainingto customers on the new technology and its applicationsto local Weatherford Sales staff on the new technology, its applications and how to sell and price the new servicesCreates clear and thorough acceptance criteria to ensure that the team understands when work is complete; participates in the retrospectiveProvide direct, high-level support to customers for critical new technology servicesLead cross functional teams, including sales and marketing, Geozone, sales, and customers to develop real results and case histories to promote the new service and articulate the value propositionsAnalyze Repair & Maintenance data and work with RD&E to drive the improvements (including field trial) required for the effective reduction of cost/cCOMMUNICATION Maintain communication and contacts to collect and analyze technical, financial, marketing, schedule, and sales information for product linePromote Weatherford’s new technology within the industry by writing technical papers, attending industry conferences, contributing to the development of technical marketing material, making technical sales presentations to customers, and providing other technical support to sales and operationsMaintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate externalFINANCIAL Define and ensure financial KPIs are measured as per the value propositions and business cases and communicate clear value to the PL and to customers to maintain pricing targetsTrack all costs associated with new product development for assigned products, including RD&E spend, marketing, CAPEX, inventory and other operating expenses to verify profitability targets are met through initial commercialization phasesAll employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expensesCosts incurred should be within the approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedurePEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT Partner with Technical Development and PL service delivery teams and develop training and service delivery plans in line with for assigned new productsProvide operational technical support for all globally active operations to ensure tools are run within specification and following best practices and lessons learnedEmployees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function training to enhance their skills and experienceEmployees must complete all assigned Compliance & Company Standards trainingEmployees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potentialVISION & LEADERSHIP Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior, and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times Experience & EducationREQUIREDBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline or equivalent experience10+ years of oilfield experience PREFERREDMaster's and/or PhD degree Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change managementExperience in sales and marketingKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesREQUIRED Strong organizational and communication skillsFamiliarity with reading, analyzing and interpreting common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documentsFamiliarity with mathematical operations such as frequency distributions, test reliability and validity, variance analysis, correlation techniques, and factor analysis.Skill in examining tenders, market conditions and operational requirementsDemonstrated ability to effectively train and mentor personnel in classroom and field environmentsComplex problem-solving and analytical skillsWork effectively across a diverse multicultural multilingual communityThe physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situationsProficient Microsoft Office and computer skills Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: ​25-50%​#LI-JJ1Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition. Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Join Us: Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Strong organizational and communication skills Familiarity with reading, analyzing and interpreting common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents Familiarity with mathematical operations such as frequency distributions, test reliability and validity, variance analysis, correlation techniques, and factor analysis. Skill in examining tenders, market conditions and operational requirements Demonstrated ability to effectively train and mentor personnel in classroom and field environments Complex problem-solving and analytical skills Work effectively across a diverse multicultural multilingual community The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations Proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills Maintain the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By Place Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk Seek continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations Demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises Full timePosting Date: 2026-03-27