Director, Product Management

About the role

The Director, Global Product Management will shape and execute a unified product strategy for Helmerich & Payne’s Global Drilling Solutions (GDS). This senior leader will define what we build, why we build it, and where we invest across FlexRig Engineering, Digital Drilling Solutions, and BENTEC.

Key responsibilities

• Define and communicate a global product vision and long‑term strategy aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Translate customer needs, regional market dynamics, and competitive intelligence into scalable product roadmaps.
• Align product direction across mechanical, electrical, controls, and digital domains to deliver integrated system solutions.
• Lead portfolio management, prioritisation, and governance of global product roadmaps.
• Guide investment decisions to maximise customer value, operational efficiency, and commercial impact.
• Collaborate with commercial leadership on pricing, packaging, and go‑to‑market execution.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading global product management initiatives in industrial or drilling environments.
• Ability to synthesize customer feedback, market insights, and enterprise priorities into cohesive product strategies.
• Strong track record of cross‑functional alignment across engineering, digital, and equipment teams.
• Experience driving disciplined portfolio management and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence the future of drilling technology on a global scale.
• Work within a collaborative, values‑driven culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Access to cutting‑edge rig technologies and digital solutions.