Development Manager

Development Manager

The Development Manager is a results-driven leader who excels at guiding cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires strategic leadership, strong communication, and proven project management skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and ensure full compliance with Talos Energy policies and regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Provide direction across the full project lifecycle, from concept to execution and closeout.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teamsincluding subsurface, drilling, completions, SURF, topsides, and Operational Readinessensuring collaboration and accountability.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders, joint-venture partners, regulators, and vendors.
• Coordinate, develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to deliver on scope, cost, and performance targets.
• Oversee preparation and approval of execution plans and cost estimates, ensuring projects meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure timely, consistent communication of project objectives, risks, and milestones to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead regular project reviews and status updates, providing transparency on progress, costs, and resource utilization.
• Resolve conflicts constructively, balancing competing priorities and maintaining alignment across disciplines.
• Provide guidance and oversight into technical matters to ensure project quality and efficiency.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and design packages for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Support troubleshooting, de-bottlenecking, and optimization of facilities when needed.
• Oversee data gathering, site surveys, and validation of design bases to ensure robust project execution.
• Coordinate design reviews, approvals, and regulatory submittals with agencies such as BSEE, USCG, and ABS.
• Oversee vendor engagement, from selection and contracting through performance oversight.
• Support commissioning and Operational Readiness, ensuring smooth handover to operations.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, technical studies, and client presentations.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and process improvements.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all project teams.

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