:The GeoZone Product Line Manager is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the product line within the designated GeoZone. This role is instrumental in strategizing and implementing localized plans aligned with global strategies, ensuring product line successes in market penetration, customer engagement, operational efficiency, and revenue targets. The GeoZone Product Line Manager acts as a bridge, ensuring seamless alignment between GeoZone priorities and global product line objectives.Roles & ResponsibilitiesSAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
• Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
• Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises

QUALITY

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System
• Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement
• Ensure that all engineering solutions and applications adhere to the company's quality standards and industry regulations.
• Drive initiatives focused on continuous improvement in technical solution quality.

OPERATIONS

• Strategic Leadership:

\xe2\x88\x92 Develop and implement a strategic business plan for the product line within the GeoZone, aligned with global strategies and objectives.
\xe2\x88\x92 Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities and threats.

• Operational Excellence:

\xe2\x88\x92 Oversee the operational aspects of the product line in the GeoZone, ensuring delivery efficiency, quality, and compliance.
\xe2\x88\x92 Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and other relevant departments to ensure product availability and prompt service delivery.

• Continuous Improvement:

\xe2\x88\x92 Initiate and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the product line, aiming for operational efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced customer experiences.

• Compliance & Ethics:

\xe2\x88\x92 Ensure all activities within the product line comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

• Technical Leadership:

\xe2\x88\x92 Provide strategic direction for the Application Engineering Team, ensuring that engineering solutions align with the GeoZone market requirements and global product line strategies.
\xe2\x88\x92 Stay updated with the latest technical advancements in the industry to ensure the team's work remains at the forefront.

• Project Oversight:

\xe2\x88\x92 Oversee key engineering projects, ensuring they are executed in line with technical, time, and budgetary constraints.
\xe2\x88\x92 Collaborate with sales and operations to prioritize application engineering projects based on market demands.

• Customer Technical Support:

\xe2\x88\x92 Ensure that the Application Engineering Team provides robust technical support to customers, addressing complex queries and challenges.
\xe2\x88\x92 Engage in high-level technical discussions with key customers, offering solutions and enhancing product applicability.

• Collaboration with Global Product Engineering:

\xe2\x88\x92 Work closely with the global product engineering team to ensure GeoZone-specific requirements are addressed in the product designs and modifications.
\xe2\x88\x92 Share insights from the GeoZone market to aid in the global product development process.

• Resource Allocation:

\xe2\x88\x92 Ensure optimal allocation of engineering resources across various projects based on priority, complexity, and deadlines.
\xe2\x88\x92 Collaborate with HR for recruitment or contractual hiring for specific technical skill sets as needed.

• Documentation & Knowledge Management:

\xe2\x88\x92 Ensure that the team maintains comprehensive documentation for all engineering solutions, applications, and client-specific configurations.
\xe2\x88\x92 Drive the creation and upkeep of a knowledge base, aiding in swift issue resolution and fostering innovation.COMMUNICATION

• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
• Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports
• Customer Engagement:

\xe2\x88\x92 Develop and nurture strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs, and ensuring product line offerings are aligned.
\xe2\x88\x92 Collaborate with the sales and marketing team for targeted campaigns, promotions, and feedback collection.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

\xe2\x88\x92 Act as a liaison between the GeoZone and the global product line team, ensuring alignment in strategies, priorities, and initiatives.
\xe2\x88\x92 Share insights, challenges, and opportunities from the GeoZone with the global team, ensuring global strategies cater to localized needs.

• Feedback Mechanism:

\xe2\x88\x92 Establish a structured feedback mechanism where the Application Engineering Team can share insights, challenges, and suggestions from their projects, aiding in product refinement.
\xe2\x88\x92 Utilize this feedback to enhance the team's efficiency and the product line's overall effectiveness.FINANCIAL

• All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
• Collaborate with the finance team for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential
• Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities
• Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

VISION & LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times
• Mentor and guide the product line team within the GeoZone, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity.
• Oversee the training and development of the team, ensuring skill enhancement and career progression.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesREQUIRED

• Knowledge:

\xe2\x88\x92 Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the Oil & Gas industry, its key challenges, technologies, processes, and regulatory standards.
\xe2\x88\x92 Technical Proficiency: Acquaintance with the technicalities of product lines and their applications, especially those relevant to the specific GeoZone.
\xe2\x88\x92 Market Dynamics: Awareness of the market demands, customer preferences, and competitor landscape within the GeoZone.

• Skills:

\xe2\x88\x92 Leadership: Ability to guide, motivate, and manage diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
\xe2\x88\x92 Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop and implement long-term strategies aligned with both global and GeoZone-specific objectives.
\xe2\x88\x92 Communication: Proficiency in articulating ideas, technical concepts, and strategies to varied audiences, from technical teams to executive stakeholders.
\xe2\x88\x92 Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges efficiently, considering both technical and business implications.
\xe2\x88\x92 Project Management: Expertise in overseeing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.JD Specific

• Abilities:

\xe2\x88\x92 Decision Making: Ability to make informed decisions even under pressure, taking into account various factors like technical feasibility, business viability, and market dynamics.
\xe2\x88\x92 Analytical Thinking: Capability to analyze complex data, market trends, and technical reports to derive actionable insights.
\xe2\x88\x92 Team Leadership: Capacity to lead, motivate, and mentor a diverse team, fostering a collaborative environment.PREFERRED

• Knowledge:

\xe2\x88\x92 Emerging Technologies: Awareness of upcoming technologies, digital transformation trends, and innovations within the Oil & Gas industry.
\xe2\x88\x92 Global Market Insight: Understanding of global Oil & Gas trends, even if the primary responsibility is GeoZone-focused.

• Skills:

\xe2\x88\x92 Negotiation: Expertise in managing contracts, vendor relations, and client engagements to the advantage of the company.
\xe2\x88\x92 Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks in projects, operations, and market shifts and devise strategies to mitigate them.
\xe2\x88\x92 Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of financial metrics, P&L management, and budgeting to ensure the product line's profitability.

• Abilities:

\xe2\x88\x92 Adaptability: Capability to adjust strategies and priorities in a dynamic market environment.
\xe2\x88\x92 Problem Solving: Proficiency in identifying challenges and devising innovative solutions.
\xe2\x88\x92 Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work seamlessly across departments, ensuring alignment in objectives and strategies.

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