Senior Director, Project Management - Subsurface & Drilling
Worley
Lead upstream oil & gas projects to first oil, overseeing teams, safety, budget and schedule.
24 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Stockton, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
49,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data‑centric project delivery
Project delivery
Asset performance
Specialist and technology solutions
Worley Consulting
Engineering and Design Services
Strategic Planning and Financial Analysis Services
Strategic Investment Decision Support Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Chemicals
Resources
Infrastructure
Water Resources
Utilities
Government
Role
What you would be doing
safety leadership
project management
risk management
stakeholder interface
contract negotiation
execution planning
- May make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of people.
- Oversees the safety plans for multiple contractors involved in the project.
- Applies strong and impactful safety principles to team and customer and drives safety culture at work and home.
- Thinks ahead and takes proactive action on internal/external safety issues.
- Typically manage one of the most complex, highest risk projects or programs within the Worley.
- Manages cash flow requirements, including accounts receivable, and work in progress to minimize days sales outstanding (DSO)
- Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) requirements and foster a culture of safety excellence.
- Oversees, motivates, and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
- Manages projects and monitors progress in an ordered, accurate way, provides accurate and timely information.
- HSE Leadership - leads HSE conversations, contributes to HSE site walks, assessments and incident investigations.
- Provides leadership to third-party team members.
- Leads large cross-functional internal and external project teams and potentially subcontractors or other PMs.
- Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
- Gives administrative direction to subordinate supervision and contact with the work force is normally through such levels rather than direct.
- Sets a strong HSE example and develops/supports project specific HSE plans and initiatives.
- Overseeing proposals, negotiating the operating agreement, and making technical decisions.
- May have direct and indirect reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay.
- Create strong collaborative team environment by establishing common vision, setting clear expectations and accountability.
- Manage project risks and opportunities through systematic identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
- Typically manages work directly through other project managers.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including host governments, joint venture partners, regulatory bodies, and community representatives.
- Overseeing contractor selection, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring to ensure alignment with project objectives and corporate standards.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary project team (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, HSE) to deliver first oil on time and within budget.
- Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on large to mega sized projects.
- Develop and own the overall project execution plan, including scope definition, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
What you bring
upstream projects
hse management
cost control
project management
master’s degree
bachelor’s degree
- Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex proposals and reports to senior-level management.
- International exposure, working with cross-cultural teams and in multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering greenfield or brownfield oil production (Upstream onshore/offshore oil and gas projects) projects on schedule and within budget.
- Experienced managing reservoir, drilling, subsurface interfaces, upstream projects that have included subsurface and well engineering teams for oil and gas projects
- Ability to persuade and influence others, fostering a participative management style with a cooperative team approach.
- Experience in managing reservoir interface, subsurface activities, drilling contracting, well engineering & execution and managing exploration risk (A drill and develop approach to exploration & development).
- Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards and customer contract.
- Proven track record of delivering greenfield or brownfield oil and gas production projects.
- Ability to work with the Operators to frame projects so that scope, schedule, etc are known & understood and are realistic.
- Experience of working directly with upstream Operators (preferably independents).
- Finding an efficient and effective way to work with the customer’s management team will be key.
- Strategy experience for Procurement of equipment/materials, subcontracting and materials plan, multiple contracts.
- Demonstrated capability of overseeing large‐scale complex projects with responsibility for the full performance of the project (planning, directing, supervising and controlling all technical, fiscal and administrative functions).
- Experience with managing complex scope changes.
- Several years’ experience in the oil and gas business across all value-chain segments (exploration, production, processing, transportation, refining, marketing).
- Deep understanding of project costs including gross margin analysis.
- Capability to review, select and manage mixed contracting strategy such as Unit Price, Lump Sum, Reimbursable.
- Able to draw upon vast amount of experience in senior leadership roles delivering complex upstream projects through first oil.
- Extensive experience in HSE management and regulatory compliance in oil and gas.
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or MBA.
- Demonstrated controls on lump sum and fixed price contracts.
- Mastered each of the three core PC’s areas (cost control, scheduling, estimating), leads team in mitigating risk.
- Seen as a strong safety proponent/leader/champion for Life.
- Have the ability to visualize and design new concepts and ideas related to technical/functional projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
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Company
Overview
1971-founded
Year Established
Company was founded in 1971 as an Australian engineering consultancy.
2002-listed
Public Listing Year
Listed on the ASX, expanding its global presence.
1B+ AUD
Annual Revenue
Generates over A$11.6 billion in annual revenue.
45 Countries
Global Presence
Operates across 45 countries worldwide.
- Expanding globally through steady growth and acquisition.
- Broadened reach in Canada, China, the U.S., and beyond.
- Merged with Parsons E&C in 2004.
- Delivers full-lifecycle services from concept to decommissioning.
- Partners on major global projects across energy, chemicals, resources, and power.
- Innovates in low-carbon energy and carbon capture.
- Large-scale direct air capture engineering in the U.S.
- Unified subsidiaries under single identity in 2023, reinforcing integrated engineering model.
- Safety: We prioritize the safety and well-being of our people and communities.
- Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and responsibility.
- Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Collaboration: We work together with our clients, partners, and each other to achieve success.
- Sustainability: We create lasting value through responsible actions for the environment and society.
2050
Net-Zero Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by a specific year.
- Committed to reducing operational carbon footprint and aiding clients in transitioning to net-zero.
- Committed to the sustainable delivery of energy, chemicals, and resources projects.
- Integrating sustainability into core services with renewable energy and green technologies.
30% by 2025
Target Female Leadership
Aim to achieve 30% female representation in leadership roles by 2025.
23% in 2022
Female Leadership Global
Currently, 23% of global leadership positions are held by women.
- Values a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a focus on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent.
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