Weatherford · 1 day ago
GLOBAL TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expWeatherford is a leading global energy services company, providing innovative solutions, technology, and expertise to the oil, gas, and energy industries. The Global Technical Development Manager will lead initiatives to grow and develop technical talent within assigned Product Lines, focusing on building training content and optimizing workforce capability.
EnergyIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Ensure all activities comply with corporate governance, HSE, security, and regulatory standards
Promote safety leadership and uphold core values of health, safety, and environment
Maintain service quality as a priority and actively support continuous improvement
Own and drive the global competency development program for the segment
Own and develop training content
Own delivery of training to segment workforce
Bring innovative training approaches, including AI-driven solutions, to enhance effectiveness and future readiness
Design career paths, learning plans, and competency frameworks; oversee implementation and administration
Partner with segment leaders and SMEs to embed competency processes and ensure compliance through audits and reviews
Manage annual competency development budget, KPIs, and change management plans
Build strong relationships within HR and segment leadership
Communicate expectations clearly and engage stakeholders on talent and development needs
Ensure cost-effective operations within approved budgets
Provide analysis to forecast ROI on training initiatives
Support talent management through performance reviews, succession planning, and coaching
Partner with HR and Training teams to attract, retain, and develop a high-performing workforce
Demonstrate ethical leadership and align development strategies with business goals
Promote cross-functional development initiatives and enterprise-level solutions for skills growth
Bring AI-driven solutions to enhance effectiveness and future readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Minimum 6 years' progressive experience in competency management, career path design, and large-scale training program implementation
Proven leadership in workforce development, with demonstrated coaching and mentoring capabilities
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team of trainers, ensuring global alignment, consistency, and quality of delivery
Track record of delivering results in complex, fast-paced, global environments
Ability to turn workforce requirements into clear, measurable development pathways
Skilled in designing blended learning methods (classroom, simulation, digital, and virtual)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven project management ability, delivering global initiatives on time and within budget
Business acumen, with experience in budget control and ROI tracking
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with executive-level presence
Ability to build trust and influence across a global matrix organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational and time management skills, with a results-driven mindset
Preferred
Advanced degree or professional certifications in Learning & Development, Competency Management, or Organizational Development
Experience in the oilfield services or energy sector
Knowledge of external accreditation and recertification standards (e.g., IADC, API, OPITO, ISO)
Experience building partnerships with universities, industry associations, and technology providers
Strong data and analytics skills for dashboards, performance metrics, and predictive workforce modelling
Company
Weatherford
Weatherford International plc (Nasdaq: WFRD) is a leading global energy services company.
10001+ employees
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (7)
2022 (13)
2021 (10)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.98B2025-09-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2024-04-23Post Ipo Debt· $130M
2023-10-24Post Ipo Debt· $550M
Leadership Team
Girish Saligram
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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