Sr. Primera Project Manager

Posted 10 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Parkwest, Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Leads complex Primera and Artificial Lift Systems projects from order entry through customer delivery. Coordinates customer-facing execution and cross-functional Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Service Delivery teams. Manages schedules, risks, documentation, engineering changes, configuration, supplier activities, quality requirements, and project deliverables to ensure safe, timely, compliant, and cost-effective completion.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description

Partner with the best

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the execution of complex PRIMERA and Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) projects from order entry through customer delivery. This role serves as the primary point of integration between customers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, procurement, and service delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and quality requirements.

The position provides project leadership across multiple product lines and manufacturing locations, driving alignment, risk mitigation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

As a , you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

  • Lead project execution, planning, scheduling, and delivery activities for strategic customer projects.
  • Serve as the primary customer-facing execution lead, providing project updates, managing expectations, and resolving issues.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Service Delivery.
  • Oversee project documentation, customer deliverables, databooks, inspection plans, and quality requirements.
  • Manage engineering change activities, configuration management, part number releases, and product readiness.
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks related to schedule, quality, technical execution, and supply chain performance.
  • Coordinate supplier and vendor activities impacting project execution.

Authorities

  • Prioritize project execution activities to meet customer commitments.
  • Escalate business, technical, quality, and schedule risks to leadership.
  • Represent the project team in customer-facing discussions and execution reviews.
  • Recommend mitigation plans and corrective actions to maintain project performance.

Accountabilities

  • On-time delivery of customer projects.
  • Achievement of project milestones and customer commitments.
  • Effective management of project risk, scope, and execution performance.
  • Compliance with quality, safety, and contractual requirements.

Fuel your passion

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, engineering, manufacturing, operations, or service delivery.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects in a matrix organization.
  • Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience managing schedules, risks, action plans, and project deliverables.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience in Artificial Lift Systems, AccessESP, Completions, or Manufacturing.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management training.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance customer, operational, and financial objectives.
  • Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Highly collaborative and capable of driving alignment across diverse teams and functions.
  • Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Excellent presentation and executive communication skills.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence and customer success.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

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:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Work Authorization Requirement
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.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.



The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Project Management Senior Specialist - Project Planning

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, engineering, manufacturing, operations, or service delivery
  • Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects in a matrix organization
  • Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience managing schedules, risks, action plans, and project deliverables
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
  • Experience in Artificial Lift Systems, AccessESP, Completions, or Manufacturing
  • Project Management Professional certification or equivalent project management training
  • Strong business acumen balancing customer, operational, and financial objectives
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Excellent presentation and executive communication skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset and customer-success orientation

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.

  • Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.

Baker Hughes Insights

Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
60,620 Employees

What We Do

Get new oilfield tools and chemicals delivered directly to your door from Baker Hughes. Frac plugs, packers, setting tools, drill bits and much more.

Similar Jobs

In-Office
San Antonio, TX, USA
5547 Employees

Tapestry - Coach and Kate Spade Logo Tapestry - Coach and Kate Spade

Temporary Sales Support Associate

eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Sales • Wearables • Design
Hybrid
Laredo, TX, USA
16000 Employees
15-19 Hourly

Graphcore Logo Graphcore

Machine Learning and Data Science Engineering Intern

Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
903 Employees

Rapid7 Logo Rapid7

Manager, Product Management

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
United States
2400 Employees
145K-196K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

UL Solutions Thumbnail
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Chicago, IL
15000 Employees
Runwise Thumbnail
Greentech • Hardware • Real Estate • Software • Energy • PropTech
New York, NY
199 Employees
Energy CX Thumbnail
Greentech • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Energy • Financial Services • Utilities
Chicago, IL
150 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account