Technical Lead - Source

PXGEO; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PxGeo, based in Dubai, seeks a Technical Lead – Source to drive development of marine seismic source technologies. You will shape the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle, collaborating with technical, operations, marketing and commercial teams to align with customer needs and market demands.

You will conduct market research and engage customers to identify growth opportunities, define requirements, and position offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geophysics or related field.
• 7+ years in product management, preferably in energy or marine tech.
• Strong knowledge of underwater seismic acquisition.
• Experience managing product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking.
• Able to collaborate across teams and communicate clearly.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements.
• Offshore travel certification/eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the product strategy and lifecycle for source technologies.
• Lead market research, customer engagement, and competitive analysis.
• Define requirements and value propositions with stakeholders.
• Manage design, testing, commercialization, and end-of-life planning.
• Prioritize features with technical and commercial teams.
• Collaborate on pricing, GTM plans, and customer materials.
• Translate customer feedback into product improvements.
• Monitor performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Support proposals, tenders, and strategic opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Project management

Offshore travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geophysics, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Business, or related field

Job description

Welcome to PxGeo

PxGeo is a subsea solutions company that combines innovative proprietary technology with decades of operational experience across every major basin to deliver seismic and autonomous subsea solutions efficiently, reliably and on time.

What's the role?

Official job title is Technical Lead – Source and will be based in Dubai, UAE.

The position will be responsible for leading the development and enhancement of the company's source technology and solutions used in marine seismic acquisition. This individual will play a key role in shaping the product portfolio, ensuring that offerings continue to meet the evolving requirements of customers in the energy and marine sectors.

The role requires close collaboration with technical, operations, marketing, and commercial teams to define and execute product strategy, roadmap, positioning, and pricing for source-related technologies. This position will conduct market research, customer engagement activities, and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities, emerging industry trends, and areas for product innovation.

The successful candidate will drive the product lifecycle from concept and development through commercialization and ongoing optimization, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, customer expectations, and market demands. By leveraging customer feedback, market intelligence, and performance data, the role will continuously enhance product value, support business growth, and strengthen the company's leadership position within the marine geophysical industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle plans for source technologies and solutions used in marine seismic acquisition, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead market research, customer engagement, and competitive analysis activities to identify market trends, emerging technologies, product gaps, and new business opportunities.
• Define product requirements, specifications, and value propositions by collaborating closely with technical, operations, and commercial stakeholders.
• Manage the product development lifecycle from concept and business case development through design, testing, commercialization, and end-of-life planning.
• Work with technical and operational teams to prioritize product features, enhancements, and technical improvements, ensuring timely delivery and successful implementation.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and business development teams to develop product positioning, pricing strategies, go-to-market plans, and customer-facing materials.
• Act as the voice of the customer, gathering and translating customer feedback, operational insights, and market intelligence into actionable product improvements and innovation initiatives.
• Monitor product performance, adoption, profitability, and customer satisfaction metrics, using data-driven insights to support continuous improvement and portfolio optimization.
• Support customer and commercial engagements by providing product expertise, technical presentations, and input for proposals, tenders, and strategic opportunities.
• Ensure products meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and operational expectations while maintaining a strong focus on quality, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, technology advancements, and differentiation within the marine geophysical market.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, competitor activities, and customer challenges to ensure the company's source technology portfolio remains competitive and aligned with future market needs

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geophysics, Marine Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the energy or marine technology sectors.
• Strong knowledge of underwater seismic acquisition and related technologies.
• Proven track record of managing the product lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate ideas clearly.
• Results-driven mindset with strong project management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagement and product demonstrations
• Possess certification to travel offshore on Company vessels.
• Ability to travel to vessels worldwide.