Elevate Your Career as a Project Development Leader at Baker Hughes

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for driving strategic growth and integrating complex solutions within the energy sector? Baker Hughes, a global leader in oilfield services, is seeking an exceptional Project Development Leader to spearhead advancements in our Mature Asset Solutions space. This is a pivotal role for an individual ready to shape the future of energy development through innovation, collaboration, and strategic leadership.

About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes stands as one of the world's preeminent oilfield services companies, operating across more than 90 countries. We provide a comprehensive suite of products and services crucial to the oil and gas industry, spanning drilling, formation evaluation, completion, production, and reservoir consulting. With a rich history of pioneering breakthroughs and a forward-looking vision, Baker Hughes is at the forefront of revolutionizing energy technology. Join a company that has not only defined the industry for over a century but continues to push boundaries, rewarding those who embrace change and drive progress.

The Opportunity: Project Development Leader

As a Project Development Leader, you will be the architect of strategic coordination, seamlessly integrating multiple product lines and cross-functional teams to solidify Baker Hughes' leadership in Mature Asset Solutions. This role demands a visionary who can establish and execute a field management plan that delivers unparalleled value to both operators and service providers. You will serve as the central nexus, aligning subsurface and surface field development principles with Integrated Solutions across our Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) segments. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting winning strategies for mature asset development projects, ensuring operational excellence, flawless collaboration, and successful project acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, your responsibilities will include:

Strategic Value Generation: Driving a field development approach that creates mutual value for operators and service providers within defined contractual frameworks.
Integrated Solutions Leadership: Expertly integrating engineering disciplines – from subsurface to surface – with diverse product lines, key functional teams (sales, commercial, operations, finance), and third-party partners to deliver truly unified client solutions.
Project Acquisition & Growth: Developing and executing strategies to secure high-value field management and integrated solutions projects that align with Baker Hughes' long-term strategic objectives.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Building and nurturing robust relationships with clients, external partners, internal teams, and executive leadership to ensure collaborative success and project achievement.
Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous innovation, and ongoing improvement.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identifying risks associated with integration and project delivery, developing robust mitigation plans to ensure all project objectives are met.
Process Enhancement: Establishing and refining processes that streamline integration efforts, significantly enhance efficiency, and support scalable growth across operations.
Performance Monitoring: Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implementing effective reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, measure success, and drive continuous improvement across all integrated functions, while staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Who We're Looking For

To thrive in this challenging yet rewarding position, you will possess:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Geosciences, Engineering, or a closely related field (a Master’s Degree is preferred).
A minimum of 15 years of experience in development support and over 10 years in asset management specifically with oil and gas E&P operators.
Demonstrated strong project management experience, evidenced by a proven track record of successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams and securing complex projects.
Extensive experience integrating multiple product lines or business functions within a large, complex organization.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
Proficiency in widely recognized project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).

Work in a Way That Works For You

At Baker Hughes, we celebrate diversity and recognize that everyone contributes their best in different ways. This role is a full-time position during general business hours (8 AM – 5 PM) and includes travel, offering a balanced approach to delivering impactful results.

Working For You

Our commitment to pushing boundaries extends to how we value our people. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change and contribute to our ongoing success with a comprehensive package designed to reflect your invaluable input. Join us, and you can expect: