Business & Technology Development Manager (m/f/d)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 11, 2026. NOV scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
NOV is creating this new strategic position to strengthen our direct engagement with selected European oil & gas operators. While our commercial teams work closely with drilling contractors, this role focuses on building long-term relationships with the operators who ultimately influence technology selection and investment decisions.
As Business & Technology Development Manager, you will become NOV's primary commercial and technology representative for selected operator accounts. Your focus will be understanding customer strategies, identifying emerging challenges, and connecting operators with the right expertise and technologies from across NOV's extensive portfolio.
Success in this role requires the ability to combine technical understanding with commercial insight, building trusted relationships that create long-term business opportunities rather than transactional sales.
Why This Role Matters
This is a highly visible role with significant influence across NOV's European business. You will help shape how customers engage with NOV, strengthen strategic partnerships, and support the successful commercialization of technologies that improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance across the drilling value chain.
About NOV
NOV is a global provider of technology, equipment, systems, and services supporting drilling, completion, production, industrial, marine, and energy operations worldwide. Through engineering excellence and a broad portfolio of innovative solutions, NOV helps customers improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational performance across the energy industry.
Why Join NOV
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Build a completely new strategic function within NOV Europe.
- Represent one of the industry's broadest technology portfolios.
- Work directly with major European operators and influence future technology adoption.
- Collaborate with technical experts and commercial teams across multiple business units.
- Develop long-term customer partnerships that drive sustainable business growth.
- Join a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Develop and execute business development strategies for selected European operators.
- Build and strengthen long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across NOV's technology portfolio.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Product Management to accommodate and support the organization to deliver customer-faced solution.
- customer-focused solutions.
- Promote innovative technologies and support their commercialization.
- Monitor market trends, customer priorities, and competitive activity.
- Represent NOV at customer meetings, technical forums, and industry events.
- Support pipeline development, opportunity reviews, and strategic growth initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles within the oil & gas industry.
- Strong understanding of offshore drilling operations and technologies.
- Proven ability to build trusted customer relationships and identify business opportunities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Willingness to travel within Europe.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with European oil & gas operators.
- Knowledge of NOV products and drilling technologies.
- Experience introducing new technologies or digital solutions.
- Norwegian language skills.
- Established network within the offshore energy industry.