RD&E Program & Operations Director

Director, R&D Programs & Operations

Location : Houston, TX (Global Role)

Job Purpose

The Director of R&D Programs & Operations is responsible for driving operational excellence across Weatherford's global R&D Engineering (RDE) organization. This role ensures that all RDE activities are executed through lean, standardized, and well-documented processes, with clear KPIs to improve delivery, productivity, and quality. The role also oversees technical competency frameworks, engineering enablement, project governance, and global lab operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Process Governance

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of RDE processes, procedures, work instructions, and standards.
• Establish and track KPIs for RDE performance (e.g., cycle time, budget adherence, productivity).
• Promote digital workflows and AI adoption to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to identify and mitigate risks and drive standardization (e.g., design standards, components, DFM).

Engineering Enablement

Project Management Oversight

Global Laboratory & Asset Management

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Financial & People Leadership

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Skills & Competencies

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Weatherford 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.