Commercial Project Manager

Ocean Infinity

14d • $65,000

About The Position

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace. Ocean Infinity is seeking Commercial Project Managers. The Commercial Project Manager is the single accountable owner for end-to-end project delivery, responsible for scope, schedule, safety, cost, quality, and client satisfaction from tender handover through to project close-out. This role sits at the centre of cross-functional delivery, integrating Marine, Service Delivery, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and a unified client experience. The Commercial Project Manager is empowered to lead, coordinate, and optimise all aspects of project delivery, supported by digital tools, automation, and a streamlined governance framework.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering complex, client facing projects from contract or tender handover through to completion
• Recognised project management qualification or equivalent practical experience (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, APMP)
• Experience taking full accountability for project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including operational, technical, finance, and commercial functions
• Strong commercial project management experience, including budget management, forecasting, cost control, change management, and milestone billing
• Direct experience managing client relationships, risks, issues, and formal project reporting
• Strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills
• High level of commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage pressure, change, and escalation in operational environments
• Proactive, accountable, and client focused approach

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Marine Operations, or a related discipline
• Experience delivering projects in offshore, maritime, or vessel-based environments, working closely with vessel operations, offshore crews, and onshore service delivery teams

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases, from tender handover and planning to mobilisation, execution, reporting, and close-out
• Coordinate resources across Marine, Service Delivery, Finance, and Commercial to align with project scope, schedule, and budget
• Communicate on project progress, following reporting and governance processes defined by Ocean Infinity’s operating model
• Analyse project status, managing risks, issues, and challenges, and escalate where necessary to ensure successful delivery
• Lead the delivery of assigned vessel or multi-vessel projects, owning all aspects of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction
• Act as the single point of contact for the client throughout the project lifecycle, managing all communications, updates, and issue resolution
• Plan and coordinate across Fleet Operations, Service Delivery, and Finance to ensure readiness, alignment, and successful mobilisation
• Chair project meetings (kick-off, weekly syncs, client reviews, close-out), ensuring clear actions, accountability, and progress tracking
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and change control in partnership with the Cost Controller
• Responsible for working with the Commercial team on upselling and cross-selling services to clients to drive higher revenue out of potential projects by activity seeking out opportunities on current projects
• Maintain accurate financial oversight, including cost tracking, variance analysis, milestone billing, and revenue recognition
• Proactively identify and manage commercial risks, contract variations, and scope changes, ensuring margin protection and compliance with contractual terms
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans and schedules, aligning operational and technical milestones across all functions
• Oversee mobilisation, offshore operations, data acquisition, reporting, and demobilisation, ensuring all prerequisites and deliverables are met
• Consolidate and review deliverables with Service Delivery teams, ensuring client specifications and quality standards are achieved
• Ensure compliance with company standards, governance checkpoints, and documentation requirements
• Oversee project reporting, risk management, and lessons learned capture, using digital tools and dashboards for real-time visibility
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing feedback, sharing lessons learned, and contributing to the evolution of project management processes and templates
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for Ocean Infinity’s delivery model
• Influence and align internal stakeholders, including Marine, Service Delivery, Finance, and Commercial, to resolve issues and secure resources
• Mentor and guide Deputy Project Managers and support upskilling of junior team members as the function scales
• Own the escalation process for operational, commercial, or delivery risks, coordinating cross-functional responses and recovery plans
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams during escalations, ensuring timely resolution and transparency

Benefits

• At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them. Simply put, our mission is to use innovative technology, to transform operations at sea, to enable people and the planet to thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees