The Software Engineering Director will be responsible for the development and sustenance of production automation and forecasting software. Duties include managing utilization, development, and advancement of a multi-site, international workforce, ensuring timely delivery of project commitments, budget and capital planning for the entire team, and coordinating with the rest of Research Development &Engineering and the broader Weatherford to ensure alignment.

Roles & Responsibilities

QUALITY

Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and taking an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System

Maintains service quality as an immediate priority when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

VISION & LEADERSHIP

Lead the research, planning and implementation of new programs and protocols for the Digital Solutions organization

In collaboration with the Digital Solutions Vice President, develop and maintain the 5-year technology roadmap for the Digital Solutions team

As a member of the RD&E executive team, actively participate in the management of the company including strategic planning, operations planning, and yearly plan execution

Coordinate and collaborate with other members of the executive team to achieve company profitability goals

Provide a framework that will allow the department to develop, execute and measure departmental goals

Communicate the technology strategy to the team, the broader Weatherford organization, and to customers

OPERATIONS

Manage and coordinate activities of software developers, software engineers, Quality Assurance staff, and technical writers

Develop, plan and implement department programs, goals and objectives

Support the continuous improvement process throughout the company

Travel to global manufacturing, engineering, supplier and customer facilities

Develop, implement and refine methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, to inform management of the current status of projects

Measure and evaluate software development performance

Represent software development and the broader RD&E organization on cross-functional teams

COMMUNICATION

Foster cooperation and communication with other Engineering teams within the company to maximize the value of being a global organization and across all Weatherford functional groups to ensure flawless product/service performance and an ideal customer experience

Maintain effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external

Clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities of their reports

FINANCIAL

Plan and execute the budget

Plan and execute software capitalization plan

Ensure staffing levels are maintained in proportion to the expected business level for each organization

Drive for continuous improvement in the use of company funds

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

Understand and articulate to the software engineering team the financial goals of the Digital Solutions team

Costs incurred should be within the approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

Mentor, guide and coach direct reports to expand their capabilities and build expert depth within the department, keeping turnover to a minimum

Develop and maintain a sound organizational structure staffed with qualified personnel

Supervise software engineers, developers, quality assurance, staff, architects, and technical writers

Lead and motivate the direct reports efforts of engineering sites in multiple countries

Manage talent decisions towards linking critical roles to the value they need to generate

Actively contribute to the development & delivery of key technical product line training course programs to support personnel competency & business growth

With the assistance of HR, recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions following career path requirements, transfers and disciplinary actions

Employees have a responsibility for developing their careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience

Employees should engage regularly 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 engage 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 personnel & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in a related field

10+ years of experience in digital product development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large teams and complex projects

Experience with Agile software development methodology

Experience with SDLC and QA methodologies

Experience in building secure solutions and partnering with the Security team

Proven experience in leveraging big data, cloud, modern software engineering practices and AI for competitive advantage

PREFERRED

Master's degree (MBA) or master's degree in engineering or related field preferred

Prior experience with upstream oil and gas software development

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

Excellent leadership skills that will enable effective, reliable and appropriate decisions and judgments. Significant experience in effectively leading, facilitating and motivating large teams

Work effectively across a diverse multicultural, multilingual & multidisciplinary community

Excellent influence and communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Possess strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with all levels of personnel

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Proven innovator and different thinker

Must be self-motivated and an effective team manager

Must be able to make decisions and be able to identify & implement appropriate improvements

Must have good organizational skills & an ability to work to tight & sometimes challenging deadlines

Possess an enthusiasm for challenging established practices

Possess process discipline

Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Significant experience in modern and advanced digital engineering concepts, challenges, and development practices

Foster the culture of agile development in a fast-paced environment with continuous development and deployment

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting

Principles. Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data

Knowledge or MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), PTC WindChill and JD Edwards OneWorld System

Possess deep analytical skills to mentor staff on processes and techniques for developing high-performing enterprise applications that can be deployed to large-scale installations

Understand a wide array of development platforms including embedded systems, desktop and server applications, web applications and mobile operating systems. Including the architecture, design, and interaction of products across all of these platforms

Capable of architecting and understanding complex software solutions that span multiple products.

Possess a strong technical background, and well versed in many programming languages, frameworks, and design patterns.

Possess the ability to articulate complex technical topics in an easy-to-understand way

LI-JA1

Weatherford

Latest Jobs

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING DIRECTOR