Innovation Coordinator

We are PRIO, the largest independent oil and gas company in Brazil. We continuously seek operational process optimization and innovative solutions aimed at reducing costs. Here, all work is multidisciplinary and every challenge is unique! We are looking for an Innovation Coordinator to lead the strategy and execution of PRIO's Research, Development, and Innovation project portfolio, connecting universities, ICTs, and startups to business demands and transforming innovation into results for operations.#LI-JZ1#LI-ONSITEResponsibilities and assignments

Coordinate PRIO's PD&I project portfolio using TRL and Stage-Gate frameworks to monitor technological maturity and the advancement criteria of each initiative, prioritizing projects aligned with the company's priority technical fronts — efficiency in mature fields, production increase, cost reduction, and sustainability — and ensuring that each project has a defined scope, updated business model, progress indicators, and a delivery plan compatible with regulatory and operational deadlines.

Ensure full compliance with PRIO's obligations to ANP regarding the PD&I clause, managing the complete cycle of preparing Work Plans (PTR), accountability, technical reports, and records required by Resolution 918/2023, ensuring compliance in all portfolio projects and articulating with Legal, Regulatory, and internal areas the anticipation of regulatory risks.

Conduct scouting and curation of the innovation ecosystem relevant to PRIO — mapping universities, ANP-accredited ICTs, startups, and technology centers with the potential to contribute to E&P fronts —, managing the technical and relational interface with active portfolio partners, coordinating follow-up meetings, evaluating technical deliveries, monitoring schedules, and ensuring traceability of contracted activities.

Ensure the connection between research projects and PRIO's operational areas, coordinating with Operations, Engineering, and HSE the technical validation of developed solutions, the planning of pilots and Proof of Concept (PoC) in the field, and the transition of research results to practical application in the company's assets.

Ensure the compliance of all PD&I initiatives with HSE/ESG requirements, compliance (anti-corruption, LGPD), and applicable OT/IT cybersecurity, integrating these requirements into project documentation, partner contracts, and the approval and accountability processes with ANP.

Lead and develop the PD&I team, defining individual and collective goals aligned with the portfolio, monitoring performance indicators with OKRs/KPIs, promoting the technical training of analysts and engineers, and ensuring the team's integration with the other Innovation, CVC, and Partnerships fronts of the management.

Represent PRIO in sectoral O&G technical forums, academic workshops, and energy innovation events, building and maintaining relationships that expand access to technologies and solutions relevant to the company's operations.

Report to the Innovation and Partnerships Manager on portfolio performance, identified regulatory and technical risks, and the results of PD&I initiatives, structuring follow-up materials, OKRs, and presentations for internal committees based on reliable data and indicators.

Requirements and qualifications

• Completed higher education in Engineering or related fields.
• Postgraduate degree in Innovation Management, R&D Management, Energy, or Oil & Gas will be considered a differentiator.
• Experience in project management and/or Research, Development, and Innovation (PD&I) teams, preferably in the Energy or Oil & Gas sector.
• Knowledge of ANP Resolution No. 918/2023 and PD&I project management, including regulatory aspects and accountability.
• Experience with project portfolio management using frameworks such as TRL and Stage-Gate and project management tools.
• Knowledge of the Exploration & Production (E&P) context, with the ability to connect innovation initiatives to the business's operational needs.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, defining and monitoring indicators (KPIs), and people development.
• Knowledge of Excel and Power BI, as well as project management tools (MS Project, Jira, or similar).
• Advanced English.
• Certifications in project management (PMP, CAPM), agile methodologies, or Lean Six Sigma will be considered differentiators.

Additional information

How is the selection process at PRIO?

We like to get to know you a little before the interview, so we ask that you complete some tests during the registration stage so we can evaluate your Match with our Culture :)

Afterward, our HR team will schedule a chat with you. The idea here is to delve a bit deeper into your experiences, seeking alignment with the job profile and the behavioral profile we seek for PRIO. Oh, in this chat, we will also talk about the company, the process flow, benefits, and answer your questions! Tip: In our chat, we will want to hear about experiences you have lived, aligned with PRIO's values. The idea is that you can present these experiences to us completely, with contexts, your responsibility, what you did, and what the result was!

Next, we will move into more technical aspects, which may involve a case or an interview with the hiring manager, where you can learn a bit more about the technical challenges of the position and will be evaluated within the job requirements.

How to prepare for the selection process at PRIO:

• Research the company's business and our activity in the oil and gas sector;
• Stay updated on the company's most recent news, whether from the press or disclosed on our investor relations website;
• Access our social networks to learn more about what it's like to work at PRIO! We have various contents on our Instagram page and our Youtube channel!
• Think about your history and your main achievements. Structure your trajectory objectively, organizing the main results to report them during the interview.
• Talk about successes, but understanding failures and how you learned from them is also important. We value transparency, so do not be afraid to talk about your failures.

We wish you a good selection process!