Anadarko Project Portfolio Program Manager

Proserv; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Proserv Operations, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a senior project manager to lead full lifecycle execution from contract handover through engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and offshore delivery for subsea projects.

You will coordinate internal teams and subcontractors to deliver on-time, on-budget results while enforcing robust risk, change, and quality management in line with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Business Management, Construction Management or related field with 5 years in project management in subsea oil & gas.
• Experience delivering subsea projects including engineering design, system qualification, FAT/SIT testing, and commercialization of subsea control technologies.
• Experience managing Subsea and Topside Control System projects across distributed control systems and related modules.
• Experience applying hardware design and reliability standards for subsea control solutions with testing and reliability emphasis.
• Subsea controls engineering experience with knowledge of SCC architectures, SEM components, interfaces, and lifecycle performance.
• 2 years of experience with IEC 61508/61511 SIL 3-compliant subsea electronics modules supporting functional safety.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for client and internal teams across project phases to ensure clear communication and delivery excellence.
• Lead full project lifecycle execution from contract handover through engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, and offshore delivery.
• Develop and implement a Project Execution Plan (PEP) with objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria; ensure risk and change management systems.
• Establish and lead a multi-disciplinary project organization with clear roles, resourcing, and efficient decision-making.
• Lead financial management including cost forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow control to ensure profitability and compliance.
• Oversee risk, change, and quality management systems; ensure project integrity, traceability, and compliance across technical and commercial aspects.
• Conduct regular project reviews and progress reporting using KPIs to monitor schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate internal engineering, procurement, and production teams, subcontractors, and vendors for timely delivery.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes and engineering specifications; support functional safety and validation activities.
• Deliver transparent, timely project reporting to senior management and clients; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Subsea project delivery

Subsea control systems

Hardware reliability

Functional safety

SIL 3 experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

is wanted by Proserv Operations, LLC in Houston, TX. 40 hrs./wk.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and internal teams across all project phases, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and delivery excellence.


• Maintain and build upon long-standing client relationships, promoting trust, transparency, and consistent performance across multiple facilities and disciplines.


• Lead full project lifecycle execution from contract handover through engineering, procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing, and offshore delivery.


• Develop and implement a Project Execution Plan (PEP) that defines objectives, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with client expectations and company standards. Ensure Category 2 and 3 projects implement comprehensive Risk and Change Management Systems.


• Establish and lead a multi-disciplinary project organization, ensuring adequate resourcing, clear roles and responsibilities, and efficient decision-making throughout the delivery cycle.


• Lead financial management of the project, including cost model maintenance, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow control, ensuring profitability and commercial compliance.


• Oversee and implement comprehensive risk, change, and quality management systems, ensuring project integrity, traceability, and risk mitigation across technical and commercial aspects.


• Conduct regular project reviews and progress reporting, utilizing project management tools and KPIs to monitor schedule, budget, and quality performance.


• Manage technical delivery and performance in accordance with engineering specifications, project standards, and applicable codes, including IEC 61508 / 61511 SIL Level 3 and NFPA70/Nec500.


• Provide oversight on functional safety and validation activities, ensuring that testing, analysis, and verification methods meet design intent and compliance standards.


• Coordinate and oversee the work of internal engineering, procurement, and production teams, as well as subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely and integrated project delivery.


• Manage contractual and commercial obligations, including change notifications, variation management, and client approvals in line with contractual requirements.


• Deliver accurate, transparent, and timely project reporting to senior management and clients, highlighting progress, risks, mitigations, and opportunities.


• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, process optimization, and knowledge sharing to enhance delivery excellence across future projects.


• 40% domestic and international travel, as required, to support the project.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Business Management, Construction Management or a closely related field, and 5 years of experience in job offered or in a project management role within the subsea oil & gas industry.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• 5 years of experience delivering subsea projects including engineering design, system qualification, FAT/SIT testing, and commercialization of subsea control technologies.


• 5 years of experience managing Subsea and Topside Control System projects, working across product lines such as distributed control systems, communications modules, and hydraulic/electronic control assemblies.


• 5 years of experience applying hardware design and reliability standards relevant to subsea control solutions, including testing methodologies, reliability engineering, system constraints, availability targets, and detailed technical specifications.


• 5 years of subsea controls engineering experience, including knowledge of Subsea Control System architectures, SEM/CEU components, system interfaces, and lifecycle performance assurance in line with industry subsea controls standards.


• 2 years of experience working with IEC 61508 / 61511 SIL Level 3-compliant subsea electronics modules (SEM), supporting functional safety, verification, and integration within system frameworks.


• 2 years of experience with Augmented Controls Technology (ACT) and advanced diagnostic capabilities aligned with controls optimization and system insight.