Manager Drilling Automation - Military Veterans

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers' full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig

Department Manager - Drilling Automation

We are looking for a new manager for our Drilling Automation department, with employees in both Houston and Stavanger. This team is a part of NOV Rig Technologies' Digital Products & Automation (DP&A) organization.

We are looking for a manager who can

• Take part in- and drive the direction for this field
• See and develop employees
• Engage with customers
• Listen and see opportunities

Drilling Automations' main responsibilities are to develop new value through products and solutions focused on drilling and downhole processes, and to execute projects and deliveries towards our customers

We are on a mission of digital transformation in the energy industry and drilling automation is a vital piece in the solution we are driving towards. As manager, you will join a team of motivated software engineers and other managers within the Digital Products & Automation team in NOV where you will be challenged and have the possibility to grow both as an individual and as a leader.

Responsibilities will include

• Leading, growing and mentoring your team
• Managing the direction and vision of the team
• Managing the department budgets
• Managing HR responsibilities
• Executing the goals and objectives of the department
• Prioritizing team resources to achieve organizational goals
• Other tasks given

Qualities we look for include

• Passion about people
• Communication skills (English and Norwegian)
• Technical savviness
• Holistic approach
• Knowledge about software programming

This position can be in either Houston or in Stavanger, and given that employees are located in both cities, travel to these locations will be required. Does this sound like the next challenge for you? If so, please send us your application and we will be looking forward to talking with you.