Manager, Business Development

Worley•,

13d

About The Position

The Business Manager serves as a strategic business partner supporting SpaceX program and project leadership across mission-critical infrastructure and advanced industrial development projects. The role is responsible for business operations, portfolio governance, financial performance, program controls integration, executive reporting, and cross-functional coordination to support successful execution of high-profile SpaceX initiatives. It requires a strong blend of commercial, project management, financial, and operational leadership experience within fast-paced, highly technical environments. The position supports planning and execution of large-scale infrastructure, manufacturing, launch site, and data center-related projects; manages project portfolios and program-level reporting; and leads financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, resource management, and commercial oversight. It also drives operational improvements, coordinates cross-functional delivery teams, engages senior leadership and client stakeholders, and leads risk identification, mitigation planning, and governance reviews. Worley describes itself as a global company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts headquartered in Australia. It partners with customers across the project lifecycle, from consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction through operations and decommissioning, and supports customers with AI-enabled delivery as they pursue current needs and more sustainable solutions. The company promotes a values-inspired culture focused on belonging, connection, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and respectful collaboration, and says it supports reskilling and workforce transitions into low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in large-scale capital project delivery.
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: hyperscale data center projects; mission-critical facilities; space, aerospace, launch site, or advanced technology projects; oil and gas capital projects; industrial manufacturing facilities; EPC/EPCM project delivery; portfolio and program management; or multi-billion-dollar capital programs.
Executive presence and stakeholder management.
Commercial and financial leadership.
Strategic planning.
Portfolio management.
Program governance.
Risk management.
Data-driven decision making.
Change management.
Contract management.
Cross-functional leadership.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
MBA or advanced degree.
PMP, PgMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with SpaceX and project leadership teams to drive achievement of program objectives.
Support planning and execution of large-scale infrastructure, manufacturing, launch site, and data center-related projects.
Develop business strategies that align project execution with organizational goals.
Manage project portfolios and program-level reporting.
Establish governance frameworks and performance measurement systems.
Monitor program health and provide executive-level insights and recommendations.
Drive consistency across reporting, forecasting, and delivery practices.
Lead project financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and resource management.
Monitor cost, schedule, and performance metrics across active projects.
Support contract administration, change management, and commercial negotiations.
Ensure financial performance aligns with business objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and project performance.
Drive process improvements and implementation of best practices.
Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
Prepare executive presentations and business reviews.
Interface with senior leadership and client stakeholders.
Communicate project performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and governance reviews.
Ensure compliance with contractual, corporate, and project requirements.
Support decision-making through data-driven analysis and business intelligence.