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ResponsibilitiesThe Geozone Product Line Manager for ALS (Artificial Lift Systems) will actively manage and drive the product strategy and product development(s) for the respective product line, aligning new products with Global Product Line strategy to customer requirements and market needs, and ensuring integration into and maintenance and rationalization of the existing product portfolio.
SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
Demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises.Maintains 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.Places 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.Seeks 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.Supervisors and Managers should 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 PC-1 and PC-2 issues related to your product line assuring that these are closed out in a timely manner and that they are reported to line management through the Weatherford process and policy.Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System.Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement.OPERATIONS
Oversees product line group operations to ensure service safety, quality, and efficiency, and cost-effective management of resources as per objectives.Provides technical and operational support to our teams that are located in the operating countries on an as-needed basis utilizing the WISE platform as the conduit for this support.Manages global technical product development, estimates of potential profits, and commercialization of new products and services.Conducts market research to develop and maintain the PL marketing strategy in order to maximize our market share/new penetration in this market to improve operating income.Works with peers in the global team to coordinate the introduction of new technologies, taking ownership of the implementation of procedures, competency and training that are relevant.Forges excellent working relationships with area/country operations teams. Ensures that lessons learned are shared across the geozones.Supports all Commercial and Technical Tender and BSA preparations.Initiates and supports the development of strategic partners, suppliers, and technology that support the product line strategy.COMMUNICATION
Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external.Clearly communicates expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports.Engage external customers to position products and technologies for application into their assets.Understand and improve where necessary the perception of this product line, identify potential new products required by the market and establish relationships for future success.Actively provides Weatherford product line-related presentations at industry events/forums/conferences.FINANCIAL
Responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of operational and budgetary objectives.Provides financial and technical justification for product selection/justification and definition.Reviews with line management capital and inventory requests.All employees have an accountability to the organisation to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses.Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames and following the relevant financial policy and procedure.PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT
Actively engage with employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, actively contributes to the development & delivery of key technical product line training courses programs to support personnel competency and business growth.Ensures that operational personnel meet product line competency standards and are in the correct positions for their skill sets.Responsible for effective staff leadership, and performance management by setting objectives and driving appraisals and communication.Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance and business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.Employees 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 potential.Employees 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 potential.Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford’s performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning and regular coaching opportunities.Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources and Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment and retention of key personell and to foster an environment that supports the attraction and retention of a high performing talented workforce.VISION & LEADERSHIP
Participates in global product strategy, research and development requirements, development requirements, development priority, analysis of market research, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products.Maintains effective global product line organizational structure and skill base to meet the needs of the product line grouping in the short and longer-term.Evaluates and plans for future market conditions and align the strategy to take advantage of any changes or opportunities.Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, operations, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times. QualificationsREQUIRED:
Must possess a comprehensive working knowledge of the product line and products and an excellent understanding of the product line applications/operations.Broad and strong technical aptitude regarding oilfield products and services with an emphasis on the particular product line.Must possess excellent analytical skills to enable product/process evaluation, with a proven ability to facilitate and deliver product/process improvement.Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Ability to prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.Proven technical problem-solving ability.General understanding of the global oil industry and awareness of the key operators/technology users.Must be self-motivated and an effective team manager.Must have good communication/interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.Must have good presentation skills to convey product line information, both internally and externally.Must have good organizational skills and an ability to work to tight and sometimes challenging deadlines.Must be able to make decisions and be able to identify and implement appropriate improvements.Possess an enthusiasm for challenging established practices.Good computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.Willing to travel internationally as required.PREFERRED:
Product management experience in an oilfield service company.Commercial experience as a provider of and/or as a customer for oilfield products and services.International experience.