Senior Project Manager, Deepwater EPC & Portfolio Lead

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead engineered-to-order, deepwater oil and gas programs in a high‑impact PMO. You will drive end-to-end execution, mentor PMO staff, and act as a strategic client advocate from tender through commissioning.

You will manage large-scale projects across Tender, Concept, Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, adherence to API/DNV/ISO standards, and continuous improvement across cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience in engineered-to-order projects within the deepwater oil and gas industry
• 10+ years of experience working in PMOs and with project staff
• Project management experience in the manufacturing industry
• High level of expertise in Primavera P6, Microsoft Office products, and MS Project
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and ERP systems
• Excellent knowledge of subsea equipment engineering, installation, and operating procedures
• Knowledge of energy industry standards including API, ABS, DNV, ISO, and NORSOK
• Deep aptitude in financial and cost areas related to project cost controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment with minimal supervision
• 15+ years of Project Management experience in engineered-to-order projects in the deepwater oil and gas industry
• 15+ years of experience working in PMOs and project staff
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or AACE certification

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage complete project lifecycle including Tender, Concept, Design, Implementation, Manufacturing, Testing, Shipping & Delivery, Installation, and Commissioning for large-scale deepwater projects
• Portfolio Management: Monitor and control portfolio implementation to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining scope integrity and compliance with industry standards
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary project representative with clients, contractors, and vendors; present project status to senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Financial Oversight: Track project financial performance, maintain cost control and analysis, and support decision-making to optimize budget utilization
• Risk Mitigation: Implement strategic techniques to identify and mitigate potential project risks while promoting maximum productivity
• Quality Assurance: Ensure QMS compliance in accordance with API requirements and independent third-party witness protocols
• Team Development: Mentor PMO team members on project management knowledge areas and best practices
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement continual improvement goals for effective delivery

Skills

Project management

PMO experience

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Quality assurance

Team mentoring

Risk management

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

PMP certification

AACE certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Weatherford seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead engineered-to-order, deepwater oil and gas programs in a high‑impact PMO. You will drive end-to-end execution, mentor PMO staff, and act as a strategic client advocate from tender through commissioning.

You will manage large-scale projects across Tender, Concept, Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, adherence to API/DNV/ISO standards, and continuous improvement across cross-functional