Product Line Manager I

The Cloud Application Product Manager is responsible for the product management of Nabors Drilling Solutions’ Performance Tools cloud-based applications. This role leads the definition, evolution, and execution of scalable, data-driven web products that support real time and post job automated drilling performance, operational workflows, and decision making across the organization and customer base.

The Product Manager owns the definition of the “whole product,” including user experience, data architecture considerations, service delivery workflows, and operational support processes. This role serves as the primary interface between engineering, design, data, commercial teams, leadership, and end users—translating deep operational understanding and product vision into clear requirements, measurable outcomes, and delivered value. A strong understanding of modern web development, cloud platforms, and analytics-driven decision making within operational drilling environments is essential.
 

• Product Vision & Strategy: Own and clearly communicate the product vision for cloud applications that support real time and post job drilling operations, translating business objectives and operational user needs into a cohesive, long term product strategy.
• Product Roadmap Development: Develop, maintain, and prioritize the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy, customer value, and technical feasibility.
• Web & Cloud Product Leadership: Lead the development of modern, scalable web applications, partnering closely with engineering on architecture, performance, security, scalability, and reliability in operational drilling environments.
• Drilling Operations Context & Validation: Ensure cloud applications are designed with a deep understanding of drilling workflows, operational constraints, and field realities. Validate product decisions through close engagement with rig operations, engineers, and end users to ensure solutions are practical, reliable, and drive measurable performance improvement.
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Work with a cross-functional product team, including software developers, product designers, data scientists, and operations, to deliver high quality cloud solutions.
• Requirements & Execution: Translate product vision into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Own backlog prioritization and execution to ensure efficient delivery of value.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary product interface with internal stakeholders and customers to gather feedback, validate assumptions, and ensure solutions deliver real world value.
• Market & Competitive Strategy: Maintain a strong understanding of the drilling technology landscape, including trends in drilling data analytics, automation, and decision support tools used by operators and contractors. Identify and assess competitive and alternative offerings to inform product strategy, differentiation, and positioning.
• New Feature & Product Launches: Plan and execute feature releases and product launches, coordinating with engineering, commercial, marketing, and operations teams to drive successful adoption.
• Marketing Collaboration: Participate in the creation of marketing communication materials to effectively promote the product and its features.
• Industry Representation: Represent the company at trade fairs and networking events to enhance visibility and foster industry connections.

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• 7+ years of experience in product management, software development, or digital product roles
• 3+ years of hands-on product management experience owning web or cloud-based applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies, cloud platforms, and software development lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to define product vision and translate it into executable roadmaps
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex digital products
• Strong data literacy, including defining metrics, analyzing usage data, and driving decisions from insights
• Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools for backlog management and product execution
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• MBA or Master’s degree in a technology, analytics, or business-related discipline
• Experience with cloud nativ