Pedro Santos
Program Manager - North America - Flexible Pipes | Energy | Process Improvement | Global Operations | Engineering Key Account Management | Technical Leadership
- Role
- North America Flexibles Program Manager at TechnipFMC
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pedro Santos
Force-Multiplying Program Leader with 13 years of experience orchestrating technical execution and business strategy for large-scale energy infrastructure. Expert in Mission-Critical Infrastructure, Scaling Operations, and sophisticated Financial Governance (MSc Finance + CEFA). Proven track record of delivering high-availability systems and driving operational excellence for $420M portfolios in high-velocity, regulated environments. Expert at bridging the gap between complex engineering requirements and predictable,\"zero-defect\" execution in field construction and commissioning. Global Project Leadership – Led engineering initiatives spanning four continents, coordinating diverse teams and ensuring seamless execution across time zones and cultures. Team Building & Development – Grew engineering teams from 3 to 25 members, nurturing talent and fostering high-performance environments. Process & Tool Optimization – Reduced team size from 14 to 8 through strategic process improvements and tool standardization—boosting efficiency and cutting costs. Stakeholder & Account Management – Built and maintained strong relationships with key accounts and internal stakeholders to align engineering solutions with business objectives. Early Banking Experience – Began career in banking, contributing to rationalization processes that improved operational workflows and system efficiency.My journey from banking to energy has equipped me with a unique blend of analytical rigor and technical leadership. I’m passionate about solving complex challenges and building scalable systems that drive long-term value.
Experience
North America Flexibles Program Manager
Sep 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Engineering Manager for the Flexibles Department, responsible for the design and delivery of a flagship product used to transport fluids between the seabed and surface — supporting offshore projects with supply lengths of up to 20 miles. Tendering Strategy & Oversight: Managed engineering tendering activities for offshore projects valued up to $200M, ensuring technical excellence, cost competitiveness, and alignment with client requirements. Project Execution Leadership: Led the engineering execution of 8+ complex offshore projects, each individually worth up to $200M, from concept through delivery—meeting performance, safety, and timeline targets. Department & Talent Development: Spearheaded the growth and evolution of the Flexibles Engineering Department, driving team expansion, mentoring, and process improvements to support long-term capability.
Education
Instituto Superior Técnico
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2005 — 2009
Instituto Superior Técnico
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
2009 — 2011
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management
Master's Degree, Finance, General
2013 — 2015
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management
Post-Graduation in Financial Analysis, Finance, General
2012 — 2013
Stanford University
Venture Lab, Finance
2012 — 2012
Escola Salesiana de Santo António do Estoril
High School
1997 — 2005
Skills
- Management
- Mastercam
- Autocad
- Research
- Project Management
- Solidworks
- Moldflow
- Engineering
- Matlab
- Subsea Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Planning
- Ansys
- Fortran
- Microsoft Office
- English
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