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Water Conformance Product Manager

Baker Hughes
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
United States

Do you want to be part of a team driving product innovation and business growth?Β 

Are you passionate about shaping product strategy, leading cross-functional collaboration, and delivering customer-focused solutions?Β 

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Partner with the bestΒ 

As aΒ Product Manager, you willΒ be responsible forΒ the overallΒ functional, business, and financial performance of assigned products throughout their lifecycle. You will serve as the product champion, developing product strategies,Β identifyingΒ market opportunities, and collaborating across engineering, supply chain, operations, and commercial teams to drive product success. This role requires a strong balance of technical knowledge, business acumen, and market awareness to maximize product value and customer satisfaction.Β 

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As a Product Manager, you willΒ be responsible for:Β 

  • Owning the functional, business, and financial performance of assigned product lines.Β 

  • Serving as the primary advocate for the product internally and externally with customers, stakeholders, and partners.Β 

  • Conducting product demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions to communicate product value propositions and benefits.Β 

  • Developing and executing product strategies and long-term visions based on market research, customer feedback, and businessΒ objectives.Β 

  • Conducting market research and competitive analysis toΒ identifyΒ industry trends, customer requirements, market opportunities, and threats.Β 

  • Developing andΒ maintainingΒ product roadmaps, prioritizing features, enhancements, and investments based on business value and customer needs.Β 

  • Partnering with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Chain teams toΒ validateΒ forecasts andΒ identifyΒ products requiring specialized supply chain strategies.Β 

  • Collaborating with Supply Chain organizations toΒ identifyΒ opportunities for cost reduction, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.Β 

  • Leading product management activities within the Product Development Management (PDM) process and ensuring adherence to product governance requirements.Β 

  • Collaborating with Engineering & Technology, Supply Chain, Service Delivery, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams to drive successful product development and commercialization.Β 

  • Participating in stage-gate reviews and providing required documentation to support product development milestones.Β 

  • Staying informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.Β 

  • Leveraging supplier capabilities and strategic partnerships to influence product line strategy and market competitiveness.Β 

  • Planning and executing new product launches, including pricing strategies, product positioning, market introduction plans, and customer communication strategies.Β 

  • EnsuringΒ new technologiesΒ and product advancements areΒ validatedΒ with customers and regulatory agencies asΒ .Β 

  • Managing the complete product lifecycle, including monitoringΒ NewΒ Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Revenue (NPR) performance.Β 

  • Leading initiatives that combine product development, operational improvements, and process optimization.Β 

  • Providing technical support and product expertise to Service Delivery teams forΒ escalatedΒ customer and operational issues.Β 

  • Supporting sustainability initiatives and leading efforts to reduce product and operational carbon footprints.Β 

  • Ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with company Health, Safety, Environmental, Legal, and Ethical standards.Β 

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Water Conformance ExpertiseΒ 

  • Direct experience with Water Conformance technologies, products, and services in upstream oil and gas applications.Β 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of water shutoff and conformance control technologies, including chemical and mechanicalΒ (desirable)Β solutions used to mitigate excess water production.Β 

  • Experience withΒ twoΒ or more of the following technologies: Relative Permeability Modifiers (RPMs), Polymer gels and cross-linked gel systems, Profile modification treatments, Chemical diversionΒ technologies,Β ChemicalΒ water shutoff.Β 

  • Experience evaluating candidate wells, designing treatment strategies, and assessing treatment performance to improve reservoir conformance and production efficiency.Β 

  • Understanding ofΒ reservoir engineering principles related to water production, sweep efficiency, water breakthrough, and conformance control.Β 

  • Knowledge of produced water management, reservoir surveillance, production optimization, and water mitigation strategies.Β 

  • Experience working with operators, reservoir engineers, production engineers, and intervention teams toΒ identifyΒ and implement conformance improvement opportunities.Β 

  • Ability to develop value propositions and commercialization strategies supported by field performance data, economic analysis, and customer outcomes.Β 

  • Β Experience supporting the development, deployment, and commercialization of innovative water management and conformance technologies.Β 

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Fuel your passionΒ 

To be successful in this role you will:Β 

  • Have aΒ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college.Β 

  • HaveΒ 5+ years of experience in product management, sales, operations, technology, engineering, or technical support roles.Β 

  • HaveΒ experience developing product strategies and managing products throughout the product lifecycle.Β 

  • Demonstrate strong business acumen and an understanding of market dynamics.Β 

  • HaveΒ experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement activities.Β 

  • Be able to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.Β 

  • Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Β 

  • Possess strong project management and organizational capabilities.Β 

  • Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.Β 

  • Be willing and able to travel asΒ Β (25%+ travel).Β 

Preferred QualificationsΒ 

  • Prior product management experience within industrial, energy, manufacturing, technology, or engineered product environments.Β 

  • Strong understanding of Product Development Management (PDM) processes and stage-gate methodologies.Β 

  • Experience supporting product launches, commercialization, and go-to-market strategies.Β 

  • Knowledge of supply chain planning, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.Β 

  • Proven technical and commercial business acumen.Β 

  • Experience marketing products and services to industrial or technical customers.Β 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and achieve business results in a fast-paced environment.Β 

Work in a way that works for youΒ 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone.

β€’ This role is in general hours (8AM – 5PM)

Working for youΒ 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

β€’ Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

β€’ Comprehensive private medical care options

β€’ Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

β€’ Tailored financial programs

β€’ Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

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The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Product Management Advisor - Product Manager