Project Lead

NOV WLF is the global leader in the design and manufacture of wireline intervention products for slickline and electric line applications, Flowline valves and equipment, and is a subsidiary company of National Oilwell Varco (NOV).  Our business is establishing a new working hub in India, focused on office-based support roles across engineering, planning and sales disciplines.

We are seeking a Project Lead to take end-to-end ownership of all activities associated with setting up and staffing the new office. This position will serve as the primary in-country coordinator, working closely with UK-based WLF leadership to support recruitment, infrastructure, and operational readiness. The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with internal stakeholders, local vendors, and support teams to ensure a successful launch and alignment with global standards.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a new regional hub while enabling strategic collaboration with international teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of the office setup, including facilities, infrastructure, and team mobilization.
• Act as the in-country point of contact for UK-based leadership, providing regular status reports on progress, issues, and risks.
• Collaborate with internal, in-country departments such as IT, HR, Recruitment, Facilities, and Finance to ensure timely execution of setup activities.
• Support recruitment activities by identifying and coordinating local hiring of engineering, planning, and sales personnel.
• Engage with local recruitment partners, leverage market knowledge, and align hiring with project timelines.
• Work closely with the local IT team to ensure timely installation of network infrastructure and hardware.
• Monitor and report on project and facility budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation, including project plans, risk logs, status reports, and stakeholder updates.
• Ensure compliance with NOV policies, procedures, local laws, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Foster a professional and collaborative environment in line with NOV's mission and core values.   
• Support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.

Skills & Experience Required

Strategic

• Strong understanding of project coordination, facilities management, and recruitment processes.
• Able to quickly assess challenges and propose solutions that support both local execution and global objectives.

Operating

• Comfortable working across functions and managing third-party service providers.
• Detail-oriented with a strong grasp of budgets, timelines, and stakeholder needs.
• Able to plan and manage multiple tasks concurrently in a structured manner.

Organisational

• Professional communication and reporting skills — verbal and written.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with a confident, collaborative approach.

Energy and Confidence

• Self-motivated, with a high level of personal accountability and initiative.
• Energised by the opportunity to shape a new operational footprint.
• Ability to make informed decisions in ambiguous or fast-changing conditions.
• Willing to take ownership and challenge blockers in a diplomatic, results-oriented way.

Personal and Interpersonal

• Committed to delivering a high level of internal customer service.
• Comfortable working remotely with stakeholders across time zones.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, or related field
• High degree of communication skills
• Exposure to global collaboration or remote team environments 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Knowledge of Indian recruitment practices and vendor management
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Carry out all duties in accordance with Quality Assurance procedures and area-specific work instructions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across all activities related to the project.
• Participate in training as required and support onboarding of future staff.
• Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction.  Encourage and monitor that same approach for all onboarded employees.
• To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative.

Desirable

• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2)
• Experience in managing cross-functional operational projects
• Ability to communicate in regional languages
• Experience with ERP systems or project tracking tools.