Business Manager

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Position Summary

The Business Manager is a key member of the Project Leadership Team responsible for driving the commercial, financial, operational, and strategic performance of the BCEI Bastrop Project. The role partners closely with the Project Director, Construction Leadership, Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement, and Client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery, business objectives, and long-term value creation.

The Business Manager provides oversight of project financials, governance, portfolio reporting, risk management, resource planning, contract administration, and executive stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Project Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Project Director on all business, commercial, and operational matters.
• Drive project governance, business planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead project performance reviews and executive reporting activities.
• Support development and execution of project delivery strategies.
• Monitor project KPIs and implement performance improvement initiatives.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage project forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, cost performance, and profitability.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and variance analysis.
• Support contract administration, change management, claims avoidance, and commercial negotiations.
• Oversee project revenue recognition and financial compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate reporting to executive leadership and client stakeholders.

Portfolio & Program Controls

• Provide oversight across multiple workstreams and project portfolios.
• Drive integration of project controls, scheduling, cost management, and reporting functions.
• Monitor project risks and opportunities and facilitate mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate business reviews across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partners, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Present project performance updates to senior management and client leadership teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve project objectives.

Risk & Governance

• Lead governance reviews and project assurance processes.
• Monitor compliance with project procedures, policies, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure robust risk management processes are maintained throughout project lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• MBA, PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 15+ years of experience supporting large capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Data Center projects
  • Hyperscale developments
  • Oil & Gas facilities
  • Mission Critical infrastructure
  • Industrial megaprojects
  • Portfolio and Program Management
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and interfacing with executive stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Data Center campus development
• Utility infrastructure
• Mission Critical facilities
• Industrial construction
• EPC/EPCM project delivery
• Large-scale capital project governance
• Multi-billion-dollar project environments

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.