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Product Manager - Digital Well Construction Platform

Weatherford · United States · Posted 2 hours ago

Company Weatherford Location Houston, United States Employment type Full-time Posted 2 hours ago Listed via Weatherford
Job Purpose: Lead the definition, development, and execution of the Well Construction Platform digital vision, establishing a unified digital ecosystem that connects engineering, planning, operational execution, and performance insights across the well construction lifecycle. This role is responsible for driving a platform-led transformation that improves Service Efficiency, reduces Non-Productive Time (NPT), lowers operational risk, and enables repeatable performance across global drilling campaigns. Transform the organization from product-line-centric software development to a platform-led operating model by creating a shared digital foundation that serves Drilling Services (DS), Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD), Wireline (WL), TRS, Drilling Fluids (DF), and future well construction technologies. The platform will create a continuous digital thread linking planning, engineering, execution, analytics, and optimization while establishing the foundational capabilities required for remote operations and future autonomous well construction. Responsibilities: Platform Strategy & Vision Define and maintain the long-term Well Construction Platform digital roadmap. Establish a common platform architecture that addresses 70-80% of shared business requirements across product lines. Drive alignment between business objectives, technology investments, and operational outcomes. Develop business cases demonstrating value through service efficiency, risk reduction, operational consistency, and increased automation. Product Portfolio Transformation Evaluate existing DS, MPD, WL, and related digital products for strategic fit, overlap, and platform alignment. Lead portfolio rationalization efforts to reduce duplication and maximize reuse of common capabilities. Champion workflow-centric development approaches over standalone application development. Establish governance processes for platform adoption and product-line extensions. Digital Foundation Development Lead the development of core platform capabilities including: Unified real-time and historical data ingestion Common well construction data model Master data management for wells, assets, customers, and users Analytics and reporting services AI/ML enablement framework Event management and alarm systems Integration and API services Security, compliance, and data governance frameworks Offset well analysis Risk identification and mitigation Hydraulics modelling Mechanical engineering workflows BHA design and optimization Well trajectory planning Engineering collaboration and review processes Engineering Digitization Drive digitization and standardization of engineering workflows such as: Stakeholder Leadership Act as the executive liaison between Product Lines, Engineering, Operations, Digital Technology, and Commercial organizations. Influence senior leadership on investment priorities and strategic direction. Build alignment across diverse stakeholders with competing priorities. Communicate platform value, adoption plans, and business outcomes. Technology Expectations Percentage of common capabilities reused across product lines Data quality and accessibility improvements System integration coverage AI/analytics utilization rates Platform reliability and scalability metrics Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Geoscience, or related technical field; MBA or relevant business certification preferred. 5+ years of experience in product management within oilfield services or industrial environments, with demonstrated ownership of products that integrate hardware, field operations, and digital capabilities. Direct experience with multiple OFS product lines Demonstrated ability to translate technical capabilities into commercial value. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with wireline telemetry, real-time data systems (e.g., Warrior, Wellsite), or log interpretation platforms is a plus Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong leadership and communication skills to work across teams and with customers. Demonstrated experience translating operational challenges into structured, scalable workflows or digital frameworks within complex service environments. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States Skills: Working knowledge of energy data standards (e.g., WITSML) and system integration principles, with the ability to evaluate practical implementation impact on field operations. Practical understanding of applying analytics or automation within operational workflows where data quality, context integrity, and decision defensibility are critical. Familiarity with platforms like Techlog, Spotfire, Petrel, or cloud-based analytics portals . Field experience with Wireline or Slickline operations is a strong advantage. Experience with Agile development methodologies. Proficiency in product management tools (e.g., Jira, Aha!, Trello). Understanding of fin
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