Director, Global Enterprise & Rig Technology Operations

At H&P, our people are our strength.   Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drilling productivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century of success, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.  At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day.  Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journey of a Lifetime. Let's go far, together. Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their  unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne .  At a Glance: The Director, Global Enterprise & Rig Technology Operations is responsible for the global operation, reliability, and security of the technology infrastructure that keeps H&P's rigs connected and the enterprise running. Leading teams across the Western and Eastern Hemispheres, the Director owns rig connectivity and network operations; datacenter, cloud, and hosting operations; rig technology platforms; infrastructure and network security operations. The role is accountable for meeting drilling-critical availability targets through global coverage, including a follow-the-sun model for appropriate functions, and will continue to integrate and standardize the combined H&P and KCA Deutag technology estate. In doing so, the Director ensures Global IT delivers reliable, cost-efficient, secure, and scalable services that support rig automation execution, real-time rig data flow, uninterrupted drilling operations, employee productivity, and H&P's global growth. Location: Tulsa Office Work Type: Onsite #LI-Onsite - Tulsa, OK What you will do: Operating model: define and execute the operating model for enterprise and rig technology services, including service placement, role clarity, global handoffs, support coverage, and consistent standards across Tulsa, Aberdeen, India, field locations, datacenters, cloud, and rig environments. Direct global infrastructure and rig technology operations: own the day-to-day operation, availability, and performance of rig connectivity, networks, datacenters, cloud and hosting, and rig-site technology platforms across all hemispheres. Strategic infrastructure initiatives: lead infrastructure strategy and execution for major initiatives, including global operating model transformation, international rig infrastructure upgrades, NextGen Rig Network (NGRN) capabilities, space-based connectivity, and datacenter and cloud modernization, spanning FlexRig and T-Series rigs and all operating regions. Lead follow-the-sun operations: design and run 24x7 coverage across Tulsa (US /…