Senior Director, Project Management

Worley • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Worley is hiring a Houston Project Management Department Manager to oversee the successful delivery of large and mega-scale projects while leading and developing high-performing project teams. This strategic leadership role is accountable for project execution, people leadership, business performance and client relationships. The role drives excellence in safe, profitable project delivery aligned with Worley’s values and standards, and offers significant autonomy and influence across a broad portfolio of work. Reporting into senior business leadership, the position also contributes to Worley’s growth and success.

The successful candidate is an experienced project delivery leader who can lead major capital projects and complex delivery organizations, inspire teams, navigate challenging stakeholder environments and deliver consistent results. The role includes leading project management professionals, directing a portfolio of projects, supporting business growth, and strengthening project delivery capability.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent in a related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Certified Program Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization, such as IPMA, APM, PMI or AIPM.
• Extensive experience in project management, engineering, construction or project delivery leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading large or mega projects in EPC and EPCM environments.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and developing future leaders.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience with lump-sum, reimbursable and mixed-contracting models.
• Deep understanding of project controls, scheduling, estimating and risk management.
• Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• A degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Professional project management certifications or registrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop project management professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide oversight and direction across a portfolio of major projects from initiation through close-out.
• Drive safe project execution and champion a strong health, safety and environmental culture.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customers, partners and stakeholders.
• Support business growth through proposal development, project execution strategy and customer engagement.
• Ensure robust project governance, risk management, commercial oversight and financial performance.
• Oversee project controls, scheduling, estimating and cost management processes.
• Lead the execution of complex EPC and EPCM projects across multicultural and global environments.
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource management and organizational capability development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior