Job Description
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build, and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.
The role
Fugro depends on viable equipment assets which are being deployed in the most challenging circumstances. As a Product Manager (Drilling) within the marine geotechnical service line, you aim to continue to improve reliability, capability, and productivity of our offshore Drilling assets. To do so, you play a crucial role bridging product development and project delivery.
At Fugro, we contribute to a safe and liveable world. We use planes, trains, cars, boats, submarines, and robots to map and model the environment and its infrastructure so that structures can be reliably built, run, and maintained. Fugro is committed to building a sustainable future, and we have strong growth for our services supporting renewable industries.
This position can be performed from both Falmouth, UK, or Nootdorp, The Netherlands. You are the ideal candidate if you manage to define and prioritise improvement suggestions and innovative features against the most beneficial outcome for Fugro. Your main objective is to drive business value and contribute to long-term growth and success for the service line. To do this, you employ a customer-centric approach, engaging closely with clients and users to understand their needs and iteratively improve the products you are responsible for through continuous feedback.
As a key player in defining and sharing the portfolio vision, you will manage the entire product lifecycle from ideation to development, launch, and optimization. You will set requirements and goals for each product, supporting, and engaging with innovation and design teams, asset management, and operating entities to prioritize the necessary capabilities and resources for product excellence.
This role involves creating user stories for new and renewed products used globally, ensuring that assumptions and designs are validated, and steering the prioritization of backlog among development teams.
Additionally, you will assist in defining innovation and fabrication budgets, monitoring and reporting on internal and external developments. Understanding clients' needs and establishing business cases in alignment with group guidelines is essential, considering expected returns, competitors, and market outlook.
You will define and track key product performance metrics, stimulate detailed analysis on asset integrity and process requirements, and promote an agile mindset by facilitating regular reviews for continuous improvement and adaptation based on client and user feedback or changing market dynamics. This dynamic role is perfect for those who thrive on driving innovation and excellence in a collaborative environment.
Who we’re looking for:
We are searching for an individual with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, who has a proven track record in product management of integrated systems, preferably within the technology or asset management domain.
The ideal candidate will be adept at defining and delivering business value while controlling costs over time. Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, as well as strong interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
An understanding of marine geotechnical investigations and business will be highly advantageous.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on driving innovation and excellence in a collaborative environment, and who can bring their energy, enthusiasm, keen eye, and can-do attitude to Fugro. If you are ready to take on the challenge, we invite you to apply and join our diverse and driven team.
What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So, bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
- Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
- Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible working hours and the potential to work 2 days a week from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies, for office-based roles.
- Option to lease an electric car.
- Private medical Insurance
- Cycle to work Scheme.
Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.
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Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:
Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
