Do you want to join our team as a Front End Study Manager?

About the Role 

As part of NOV’s expansion of its study and early engagement capabilities, we are seeking an experienced Front End Study Manager to lead multidisciplinary study teams in delivering high-quality conceptual and front-end engineering work. This position is central to shaping early project strategies and providing clients with robust, cost-effective solutions that define the future of oil & gas facilities. The ideal candidate will have a process engineering background combined with proven experience in project or engineering management. You will be responsible for managing study execution, coordinating technical teams, engaging with clients, and ensuring studies are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage conceptual and FEED-level studies for oil & gas topsides and supporting facilities.

• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary study teams (process, mechanical, electrical, safety, etc.).

• Develop study execution plans, schedules, resource plans, and budgets.

• Prepare and validate cost estimates at conceptual and FEED levels, ensuring alignment with technical scope and client expectations.

• Serve as the primary interface with clients, ensuring alignment on objectives, deliverables, and progress.

• Provide technical guidance, leveraging process engineering expertise to ensure robust and feasible study outcomes.

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure effective management of uncertainties during study phases.

• Manage reporting, presentations, and study close-out deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.

• Foster collaboration across NOV business units to integrate technology, innovation, and client-focused solutions.

• Mentor engineers and promote professional development within the study team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related discipline.

• 10–20 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, preferably with a strong foundation in process engineering.

• Demonstrated experience in project management or engineering management, ideally within conceptual or FEED studies.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience preparing or reviewing conceptual and early-phase cost estimates.

• Excellent communication skills, with ability to engage clients and present complex information clearly.

• Solid understanding of industry codes, standards, and best practices.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent — relevant project management experience can substitute for formal certification.

• Experience with offshore facilities, FPSOs, or large onshore processing plants.

• Familiarity with business case development, techno-economic evaluations, and risk-based decision-making.

• Track record of client-facing roles with responsibility for study execution and delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in expanding NOV’s study and early engagement services.

• Lead strategic projects that influence early design and investment decisions.

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to innovate.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Professional growth through leadership, client engagement, and exposure to diverse global projects.

Join our Global Family: We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.