Sr. Primera Project Manager

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.

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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