About the Role

As a Product Line Manager, you will act as the subject matter expert for the K-Winch and Automated Products (AP) product lines, driving their commercial and technical success. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Customers globally to identify market opportunities, commercialise new products and enhance existing solutions to maximise revenue and profitability.

This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, owning product development initiatives, supporting global sales teams, and ensuring the product line delivers strong financial performance and customer value.

About the Company

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global energy industry. With a long history of innovation, NOV supports customers in improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability across drilling, completion, and production operations.

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape and grow a market-leading product line

Exposure to global projects and cross-functional collaboration

High level of autonomy and ownership in decision-making

Work with experienced, supportive, and driven teams

Access to technical and professional development opportunities

Clear career progression paths within product management or commercial leadership

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Drive product line performance, including revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization

Support regional sales teams in achieving financial targets

Lead new product development commercialization, from concept through to product launch

Prepare commercial evaluations and business cases for new products

Define product strategy based on market intelligence and customer needs

Manage product launches, including marketing, training and documentation

Oversee key customer relationships and act as a “voice of the customer” internally

Conduct competitor analysis and monitor industry trends

Develop pricing strategies, price lists and discount structures

Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in products and processes

Additional Responsibilities

Coordinate field trials and product enhancements

Develop tools and processes to support product sales and execution

Deliver product and market training to internal stakeholders

Ensure consistent communication across the business on product developments

Collaborate with global teams across engineering, manufacturing, and sales

Support product introduction and lifecycle management

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications

Proven experience in product sales, new product development and / or wireline / well interventions field operations.

Proven experience in a product management role with commercial accountability.

Strong business acumen, including pricing, margin management and ROI evaluation.

Ability to translate customer needs into product and commercial strategies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)

Working knowledge of quality standards such as ISO9001 and API Q1

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the energy industry, particularly Wireline Intervention or related operations

Exposure to customer-focused engineering or technical project environments

Knowledge of PLM/PDM and CRM systems

Understanding of product lifecycle management and field application of equipment

Soft Skills

Strong customer focus with the ability to build and maintain relationships

Confident decision-making, even in ambiguous or fast-paced environments

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to influence and negotiate across a complex organization

High level of ownership, accountability and self-motivation

Collaborative mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

Why Join Us?

Join a high-performing, collaborative team working on industry-leading products. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product strategy, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact on business performance while working in a global and dynamic environment.

At NOV, you will be part of a culture that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement, empowering you to grow your career while contributing to solutions that power the energy industry.

Join our Global Family

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

• Pension Plan

• Income Protection

• Life Assurance

• Personal Accident Coverage

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)

• Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Partner Life Assurance

• Critical Illness Cover

• Retail Vouchers

• Gym Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

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