At H&P, our people are our strength.
Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.
At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together.
Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne.
Location: Tulsa, OK | Houston, TX | Aberdeen, UK | Bad Bentheim, Germany
Work Type: Onsite
At a Glance:
The Director, Global Product Management leads the development and execution of a unified product strategy across Global Drilling Solutions (GDS), operating as an independent pillar that supports and integrates FlexRig Engineering, Digital Drilling Solutions, and BENTEC. This role defines what we build, why we build it, and where we prioritise investment across the full GDS capability set.
This role translates customer needs, regional market insights, and enterprise priorities into a cohesive, scalable product vision and roadmap that spans multiple geographies, business units, and technology domains.
The Director ensures that GDS operates as an integrated system—aligning engineering, digital, and equipment capabilities—while driving disciplined portfolio management, global alignment, and world-class product execution to support H&P’s long-term strategic growth and enterprise value creation.
Global Product Strategy & Vision
Define and communicate a unified global product vision and long-term strategy across GDS, ensuring alignment with H&P’s enterprise objectives and BENTEC’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities
Translate customer needs, regional market dynamics, and competitive intelligence into differentiated, scalable product strategies
Ensure product direction supports enterprise-level priorities across FlexRig Engineering, Digital Drilling Solutions, and BENTEC’s equipment and technology offerings
Drive alignment of product strategy across mechanical, electrical, controls, and digital domains to enable integrated system-level solutions
Portfolio Management & Global Execution
Lead the development, prioritisation, and governance of global product and portfolio roadmaps across GDS
Guide investment decisions to maximise customer value, enterprise value, operational efficiency, and commercial impact across diverse global markets
Collaborate with commercial leadership to align product strategy, pricing and packaging, and go-to-market execution with revenue growth and customer outcomes
Establish and enforce product management processes, stage-gate governance, and decision frameworks to drive disciplined execution, transparency, and alignment across regions and functions
Ensure global product launches meet readiness standards and are delivered on schedule through strong cross-functional and cross-regional coordination
Cross‑Functional & Cross‑Regional Leadership
Operate as the central integration point across FlexRig Engineering, Digital Drilling Solutions, and BENTEC to ensure alignment of development priorities and delivery
Partner closely with engineering, operations, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and customer success teams globally to deliver high-impact, integrated solutions
Build alignment across complex stakeholder groups, including international teams, to enable clear decision-making and successful product adoption
Communicate product vision, strategy, and priorities effectively to technical and non-technical audiences across multiple geographies
Performance, Insights & Continuous Improvement
Define global product performance metrics and use data-driven insights to evaluate success, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement
Apply strong judgement and global drilling insights to determine when to scale, pivot, or sunset products based on performance, customer value, and global market conditions
Promote a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and customer focus across the global product organization
Leadership & Culture
Establish Product Management as a core pillar within GDS, driving enterprise-level alignment and governance across H&P and BENTEC
Demonstrate and champion H&P’s core values: Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, Teamwork, and Do the Right Thing
Strengthen and advance H&P’s global brand reputation through product excellence, innovation, and customer-centric decision-making
Provide strong, high-accountability leadership to Product Managers and Product Owners, fostering a high-performance, globally aligned organization
What you will bring to the team:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex product concepts across cultures, regions, and technical domains
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional and cross-regional teams, including senior stakeholders, within a global operating model
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate enterprise priorities into product decisions
Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle—from discovery through launch and global lifecycle management
Ability to balance competing customer, technical, and business priorities across a complex global portfolio
Strong customer and market orientation, with experience navigating diverse international markets
High business acumen, including understanding of commercial drivers, enterprise value creation, and capital allocation
Ability to objectively evaluate product performance and make informed decisions on investment, scaling, or discontinuation
What you will need:
15+ years of progressive product management experience, with significant knowledge of drilling industry advancements, engineering systems, and digital technologies
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline preferred
Experience operating within global organisations and working across multiple regions and business units
Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry, drilling technology, industrial equipment manufacturing, or adjacent sectors preferred
Demonstrated experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, or Portfolio Leadership within complex, cross-functional environments
What We offer:
At H&P, our commitment to our employees is at the forefront and that includes benefits that provide employees with a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring for our people is a priority.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible spending or health savings accounts
401(k) match
Paid leave plans
Parental and adoption benefits
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Learning and development opportunities
** Total rewards may vary by country **
The job level and associated compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Final compensation for this role may vary depending on individual factors.
H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
