Technical Project Manager - CGG

CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future. 

Our Earth Data ecosystem gives clients access to the data they need for a growing range of natural resource development, energy transition and environmental applications. It features the best high-end seismic data in key basins, GeoVerse™ digitally transformed geoscience data, satellite imagery and environmental data, along with our unique taxonomy, global cloud services and data platform.

Joining the Earth Data (EDA) team based in the Houston and reporting to Director of Acquisition and Processing Technology, the Technical Project Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership and support to the EDA team and to act as the technical focal point to external clients.

Principle Accountabilities

• As part of the Technical team, the Technical Project Manager works alongside Marine Acquisition and Operations teams, as well as the Data Management, Contract Management and Marketing teams.  These functions support and cross-train one another wherever possible.
• Provide sales team support for Marine acquisition designs and conduct synthetic modelling. Work with the technical team to reach geophysical and economically appropriate consensus. Build the processing sequence accordingly.
• Provide technical support on Machine Learning (ML) technologies: to develop and execute technical projects with ML as key components.   
• Monitor, manage, and approve multi-client processing and imaging projects. Chair client progress meetings, manage technical communications with external clients, manage timelines, deliverables, and follow-up on archival of the final products once project is concluded.  As part of the Project Management role, the candidate will have the opportunity to implement and design key processes and practices across the region.  In addition, work with our Sales & Business Development teams to identify key technologies that can be applied to EDA projects and explain the value propositions of these techniques.
• The management of multiple client relationships as well as internal stakeholders with varying needs and requirements will also be paramount to the role and therefore the incumbent will provide timely and pertinent information to all these stakeholders on their projects.
• Advising clients on highly technical issues whilst ensuring product quality is delivered, within the agreed project deadlines, and will be required to stay up to date with all latest technology and represent EDA in technical talks and presentations where possible.

• 10+ years’ experience in geophysics, including hands-on offshore processing.
• Master’s degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics, or related discipline.
• Excellent communication skills, including advanced English language skills and proven ability to effectively work across different cultures, are essential.
• Client interaction experience needed. Comfortable conducting client meetings and delivering technical presentations.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Long term project management and organization skills
• The skill and drive to work autonomously in a small team with minimal resources but extensive scope.
• The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across diverse geoscience communities both internally and externally.

Why work at CGG?

• Excellent training and mentorship programs
• 3 weeks’ vacation to recharge, 3 personal days and 8 sick days for you to use when you need it the most
• Excellent 401k match program (contribute up to 5% and we’ll match up to 7%!)
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits available and so much more
• CGG wants our employees to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer a Wellness Program as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Center
• Parental leave program – CGG offers eligible moms and dads paid time off to bond with their new child
• Relaxed dress code policy 

Learning and Development

At CGG, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver.

Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of CGG developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub.

We Care About The Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.