Baker Hughes

Product Manager - Project Specialist

BR-RJ-RIO DE JANEIRO-RETIC-ILHA DO FUNDAO, R.36, 2757 Full time

Do you enjoy working with multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery?

Would you like the opportunity to develop your career within a global energy company?

Be part of a successful team

We are a leader in flexible line construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions increase efficiency, production and maximize reservoir value.

Join our team

  • The Product Manager – Project Specialist will serve as the new product development and qualifications manager, responsible for overseeing all activities from the initial design phase through to final release, ensuring the product meets all requirements for end-user approval. The successful candidate will execute the strategy as envisioned by the Portfolio Leaders.  The responsibilities of this role include supporting product development, control schedule, supply chain and financial delivery, based on investment decisions and contractual milestones.

As Product Manager – Project Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Owns the Project Management process for product development.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Portfolio Managers, Engineering & Technology, Supply Chain, Project Delivery Managers, Project Directors, Service delivery, and others, to achieve successful product development program.  Participates in Gate Reviews with the technology team and provides documentation as required for steering committee and project directors.
  • Project Planning and Timeline Management - Define project scope, create detailed schedules, allocate resources, and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination - Facilitate collaboration between products, application engineering, quality engineering, and manufacturing teams to align goals and ensure smooth execution.
  • Risk Management and Problem Solving - Identify potential risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues that may impact project execution, project timelines or product quality.
  • Stakeholder Communication and Reporting - Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and key decisions.
  • Leads initiatives that combine product development and process improvement activities.
  • Provides technical support to project directors and project delivery teams for specific escalation requests. 
  • Responsible for leading initiatives and associated technologies to drive carbon footprint reduction.
  • Conduct all business activities in accordance with Baker Hughes Health Safety and Environmental policies, Legal Compliance requirements, and Baker Hughes Core Values.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Bachelor's Degree within appropriate Engineering/Science discipline or related areas.
  • Cross-functional Project Leadership experience or equivalent 
  • Experience in project management, operations, technology or technical support
  • Knowledge on product development stages and qualification process within API and international standards
  • Availability to travel for work.
  • Be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) with excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Be able to present complicated issues in an understandable way
  • Show exceptional analytical/critical thinking skills and a well-developed commercial acumen.

Desirable

  • Understand Project Management best practices like as described by PMI.
  • Knowledge of a project development under ANP rules – documentation, financials, reports and etc.
  • Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proven experience in Project development stages or Oil&Gas subsea project execution
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks/project simultaneously and work to tight schedules and deadlines.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and how people want to work and deliver at their best can vary.

Office located in Ilha do Fundão – Rio de Janeiro

Hybrid Work Model

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. To keep moving forward, we push boundaries today and prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contributions. 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.
  • Additional elective or voluntary benefits.

About Us

With operations in more than 120 countries, we offer better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and are always looking for the right people to help us get there—people who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

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.

Health & Safety Requirement: In line with applicable regulations and role necessities, this position may require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to perform essential duties, except for individuals not eligible for vaccination under the National Immunization Program.

Privacy Notice: Personal data collected as part of this process will be used for compliance verification, stored securely with limited access, and retained per Baker Hughes document retention policies. Personal data will be processed in accordance with the Baker Hughes Data Protection Notice and “Our Way: The Baker Hughes Code of Conduct.”

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Product Management Senior Team leader - Product Manager