Senior Drilling Operations Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Drilling Operations Manager to lead and coordinate drilling activities across multiple rigs. The role ensures safe, efficient and cost‑effective well delivery while meeting operational and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage multi‑rig drilling operations and deliver against approved plans.
• Oversee drilling programme execution in line with technical standards and well designs.
• Monitor rig performance, well progress and operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict HSE compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Lead drilling planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Control drilling budgets and optimise costs.
• Track KPIs, drilling metrics and produce performance reports.
• Manage contractors and service companies.
• Lead and develop drilling teams and engineers.

Required profile

• 15+ years of experience in drilling operations (onshore/offshore).
• 7+ years in senior drilling leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven track record of operational performance improvement.
• Strong decision‑making ability in complex drilling environments.
• Focus on HSE and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Drilling operations expertise.
• Well design knowledge.
• Rig operations experience.
• Well control proficiency.
• Risk management skills.