Technology Manager

Job Overview

The Technology Solutions & Partnerships Manager – China is responsible for defining and executing Weatherford's technology strategy, localization roadmap, and commercialization approach within the Chinese market. This role serves as a key driver of market growth by ensuring Weatherford technologies are effectively positioned, adapted to local customer requirements, and successfully commercialized through a combination of direct sales, strategic partnerships, licensing, and localized manufacturing models.

The successful candidate will lead technology localization initiatives, develop and manage strategic partnerships, support market expansion, and drive the adoption of Weatherford technologies across China while ensuring the protection of intellectual property, maintenance of quality standards, and preservation of brand integrity. This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen, market knowledge, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Weatherford's China technology strategy in alignment with market opportunities and business objectives.
• Identify and assess technologies suitable for localization, licensing, co-development, and commercialization.
• Position current and future Weatherford technologies effectively within the Chinese energy market.
• Lead technology customization and localization initiatives to address local operating conditions, customer requirements, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain a technology roadmap aligned with customer needs, market trends, and business priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support innovation programs that enhance technology performance and market differentiation.
• Strengthen Weatherford's intellectual property position while ensuring compliance with corporate technology governance standards.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships across manufacturing, service delivery, technology development, and commercialization.
• Develop partner ecosystems that support market access, localized manufacturing, technology deployment, and business growth.
• Ensure Weatherford retains governance and control over technology, intellectual property, quality standards, technical compliance, and brand reputation.
• Lead co-development programs with partners to address local technical challenges and market requirements.
• Identify and qualify local suppliers, manufacturers, and factories capable of supporting technology localization and production requirements.
• Develop and implement localized supply chain strategies to improve competitiveness, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, reliability, and delivery performance.