Director, Global Product Management

Who we are looking for

A Director, Global Product Management to join our team at H&P, to be based at our offices in either of the following locations:
Tulsa, OK | Houston, TX | Aberdeen, UK | Bad Bentheim, Germany.

Key details

Job title:

Director, Global Product Management

Either

Location:

Tulsa, OK | Houston, TX | Aberdeen, UK | Bad Bentheim, Germany

Contract Type:
Permanent

One Team. One Journey.

H&P recently acquired KCA Deutag, and integration is ongoing.

For global career opportunities associated with either legacy business, search our vacancies

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..

Opportunity for all

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.

We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.

What we offer

There are many benefits of working for H&P, from our competitive salaries to our challenging and exciting working environments and beyond.

* Life insurance

* Accident insurance

* Disability insurance

* Healthcare

* Health risk assessment

* Retired benefits

* Family leave

* Vacation leave

Application process

Does this sound like something you'd enjoy? Click 'Apply Now' to access our simple four-step process which includes the option to upload a resume or link to Social Media profile.

Closing date

Please note the vacancy will be closed when the successful candidate has been selected.

You and the role

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 Flex Rig 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.

Primary responsibilities

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 Flex Rig 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…