Project Manager Ecuador at Baker Hughes · EC-OTHER…

Project Manager Ecuador

Location: EC-OTHER ECUADOR, PICHINCHA, QUITO

Project Manager – Ecuador

Leading Integrated Projects Through Operational Excellence, Commercial Performance and Customer-Centric Delivery

Are you a Project Leader looking for an opportunity to drive complex integrated projects across drilling and well construction operations?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. Our Integrated Solutions organization delivers multi-product-line projects that combine technology, expertise, and execution excellence to optimize well construction performance, reduce operational risk, and enhance customer value.

Through strong project governance, commercial leadership, HSE commitment, and operational execution, our teams deliver integrated solutions that support customers throughout the well lifecycle while ensuring financial performance and operational excellence.

Fuel your passion

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful execution of integrated drilling and well construction projects, serving as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery of project objectives related to safety, quality, schedule, cost, and performance.

This role requires strong leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, operational experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple Product Lines, contractors, and cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading all aspects of integrated project delivery, including Baker Hughes Product Lines, third-party contractors, and customer interfaces.

• Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for clients while maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, integration, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery.

• Driving project financial performance, including budget management, profitability, KPI achievement, revenue growth, and P&L accountability.

• Coordinating multiple Product Lines and service offerings across multiple rigs, wellsites, and operational environments.

• Developing and maintaining Project Execution Plans, Risk Management Plans, Communication Plans, Quality Plans, HSE Plans, Readiness Plans, and Vendor Management Plans.

• Leading project reviews with customers, senior leadership, operational teams, and contractors to monitor progress and implement corrective actions where needed.

• Supporting business growth initiatives by identifying opportunities for additional services, upselling activities, and future project development.

• Ensuring compliance with Baker Hughes Management Systems, contractual requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.

• Driving HSE leadership through implementation of Baker Hughes HSE Management Systems, Stop Work Authority, Management of Change (MOC), Emergency Response Plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Promoting Remote Operations capabilities where applicable to improve efficiency and project performance.

• Leading multidisciplinary and matrix teams while mentoring and supporting the professional development of project personnel.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Have 10+ years of Oil & Gas industry experience, preferably with significant operational exposure.

• Demonstrate proven project and operations leadership experience within drilling, well construction, production, integrated services, completions, intervention, or related operations.

• Have experience managing multiple Product Lines and third-party contractors within complex operational environments.

• Possess strong knowledge of project financial management, commercial agreements, contracts, and P&L accountability.

• Demonstrate strong customer-facing, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Be proficient in both Spanish and English.

• Have experience leading teams within matrix organizations and influencing across functional boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering integrated or multi-Product-Line projects.

• Strong exposure to drilling and well construction operations.

• Experience managing complex commercial arrangements and contractor networks.

• Previous responsibility for project-level P&L management.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management accreditation.

• Knowledge of Well Control principles and operational risk management methodologies.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that every individual works differently. We are committed to providing flexible working arrangements that support productivity, collaboration, and personal wellbeing while ensuring successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in developing talent, recognizing achievements, fostering inclusion, and enabling career growth across every level of the organization. By joining Baker Hughes, you become part of a team committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and operational success across the global energy industry.

Working for you

When you join Baker Hughes, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs

• Life and disability insurance coverage

• Professional development and leadership opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements where applicable

• Financial planning and retirement programs

• Additional elective and voluntary benefits aligned with local country offerings

Ideal Candidate Profile – Project Manager Ecuador

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• 10+ years of Oil & Gas experience with strong operational background.

• Experience leading integrated drilling, well construction, production or intervention projects.

• Strong exposure to customer-facing roles and strategic stakeholder management.

• Demonstrated success managing project schedules, budgets, risks, contracts, and project profitability.

• Experience coordinating multiple service lines and contractor organizations.

• Proven HSE leadership and commitment to operational excellence.

• Advanced English and Spanish communication skills.

• PMP Certification preferred.

• Strong leadership presence with experience managing multidisciplinary teams in matrix organizations.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Project Management Manager - Integrated Solutions/Project Management