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Business Operations Associate

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Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

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Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the.

The Business Operations Associate is a high-visibility, developmental role that provides analytical, operational, and strategic support to the Senior Vice President. This position blends light executive support with business analytics, project tracking, cross-functional coordination, and preparation of reports and insights used for leadership decision-making.

Unlike traditional administrative roles, this position is designed to build business acumen, exposure, and career readiness. After a typical 18?24 month rotation, the Associate will be well-equipped to transition into roles within Operations, Product, or other business units.

Analytics, Reporting & Insight Generation:

  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Financial Literacy
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Build and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and business reports that surface trends, risks, and opportunities for SVP decision-making.
  • Analyze operational and financial data to produce actionable insights; distill complex datasets into executive-ready summaries.
  • Support financial literacy by developing budget-awareness summaries and variance commentary for leadership briefings.

Executive & Strategic Support:

  • Professional Presence
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Business Acumen
  • Attend meetings on behalf of or alongside the SVP; document outcomes, decisions, and follow-up actions with accuracy and appropriate context.
  • Develop briefing materials, presentation decks, and communication summaries that enable confident, well-prepared leadership engagement.
  • Ensure the SVP is fully prepared for internal and external meetings with pre-read packages, talking points, and relevant data.

Project Coordination & Initiative Tracking:

  • Project Tracking Tools
  • Accountability & Ownership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Track key strategic initiatives and operational projects; collaborate with Project Managers and workstream owners to gather status updates and monitor milestone progress.
  • Identify and flag initiative risks, delays, or resource gaps; escalate to the SVP with recommended actions.
  • Support research and deep-dive analyses on strategic or special projects as assigned

Cross-Functional Coordination & Relationship Management:

  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Initiative & Proactiveness
  • Coordinate information flow across Operations, Engineering, Product, HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure leadership alignment and timely follow-through.
  • Maintain strong working relationships across the organization to improve responsiveness and enable effective cross-functional collaboration.
  • Represent the SVP's office professionally in stakeholder interactions, including with customers and senior leaders.
  • 2?5 years of experience in business operations, analytics, project coordination, finance, or similar roles.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or other reporting and visualization tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence when interacting with leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Communications, or a related field.
  • Experience working directly with or supporting senior-level leadership.
  • Exposure to project management methodologies (PMP, Agile, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with ERP, CRM, or business intelligence systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, SAP, Salesforce, Power BI).
  • Prior experience in oil & gas, drilling, manufacturing, or industrial technology environments.

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