Quality Manager

Position: Quality Manager 90280
Seadrill operates one of the most technologically advanced deepwater drilling fleets in the world. As we continue to raise the bar on safety, quality, and environmental stewardship across four global areas, we are looking for a Quality Manager who can bring both rigour and momentum to the Seadrill Management System.

This is a strategic leadership role at the intersection of corporate governance and operational execution.  You will translate ISM, ISO, and regulatory requirements into practical, consistent execution across 14 rigs operating in North America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. You will drive quality performance, continual improvement, and system effectiveness, ensuring that our management systems actively support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Essential Experience Significant experience in offshore drilling, maritime or oil & gas operations, ideally in a multi-rig, global fleet environment.

Deep, working knowledge of the ISM Code, IMO regulations, and maritime regulatory frameworks.

Proven track record in audit leadership and management system governance across multiple ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001).Demonstrated experience operating in matrix organisations with geographically diverse, international teams.

Lean Six Sigma certification is desirable.

Working knowledge of API Q2 and its application.

What success looks like:audit rediness is the default state, not a sprint before an audit.compliance status is visible, current, and accessible to leadership at all levels.audit findings are closed effectively, with root causes addressed, not just signed off.cross-functional teams are aligned on management system obligations and trust the process.the SMS evolves through continual improvement, not just regulatory necessity.

Global Quality Strategy & Performance Develop and execute a global quality strategy aligned with operational excellence and fleet performance

Define and implement quality KPIs (leading and lagging indicators) including:

Repeat audit findings

Audit closure effectiveness

Procedural adherence

Cost of poor quality (e.g., NPT linked to system failures)
Drive performance transparency through structured reporting to executive leadership ISM Compliance & Audit Oversight Lead global oversight of ISM Code compliance across all rigs and areas of operations.

Develop and maintain the audit framework covering internal, external (Flag State, Class) audits and master’s reviews.

Ensure audit findings are systematically tracked, addressed, and closed in a timely manner.

Coordinate with external audit providers to ensure consistent quality and methodology.

Provide ongoing assurance that the Safety Management System (SMS) remains effective and compliant.

ISO & Seadrill Management System Governance Own the integrity of the Seadrill Management System across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001.Ensure audit readiness and certification maintenance across all applicable standards.

Coordinate internal audits and certification audits in alignment with ISO requirements and functional ownership boundaries.

Act as the central integrator across Quality, HSE and Environmental functions.

Management Review Plan and facilitate the annual management  review to meet ISO and ISM requirements.

Consolidate audit results, performance metrics, and regulatory compliance status.

Ensure outputs drive strategic actions, leadership decisions, and resource alignments.

Ensure full compliance with both ISM and ISO ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 Management Reviews (Cl 9.3) requirements.

Conduct Quarterly Management Status Reviews with HSE Function, ensuring outputs are compatible with and feed into annual ISM Masters Review and ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 Management Reviews (Cl 9.3).Legal &…