Senior Manager, Contracts

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

The Senior Contracts Manager plays a critical role in supporting project delivery by managing the full lifecycle of contracts across complex, high-value initiatives within the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. This role contributes to Worley's purpose of delivering a more sustainable world by ensuring that contractual frameworks support project success, mitigate risk, enable innovation, and foster trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and third-party providers. As a key change agent, the Senior Contracts Manager helps to embed new ways of working across projects by guiding the business through change-related contract impacts, driving adoption, and building alignment across functions and teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts across large-scale or complex projects, ensuring compliance with legal, financial, operational, and ethical standards.
• Translate project strategies and business requirements into robust contractual frameworks that align with Worley's sustainability goals and risk management standards.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, supply chain professionals, legal advisors, and external stakeholders to ensure contractual alignment with project deliverables and execution strategies.
• Monitor contract performance, identify potential issues early, and develop mitigation or resolution strategies that support operational continuity and project success.
• Act as a change enabler, supporting the implementation of new systems, practices, and processes that influence contract structures and delivery models.
• Provide guidance to project teams on contract obligations, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution processes, ensuring issues are managed proactively and efficiently.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, tools, and procedures to enhance agility, transparency, and commercial outcomes.
• Work with senior leadership and project stakeholders to provide expert analysis and recommendations related to contractual risk, pricing models, and negotiation strategies.
• Manage and mentor contract professionals within the team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Participate in the creation and execution of stakeholder engagement and communication plans that support successful contract implementation and adoption.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Extensive experience in contract management within engineering, construction, energy, or infrastructure environments, with a strong grasp of commercial, legal, and risk considerations.
• Proven ability to lead contract negotiations and manage contract performance across large and complex projects.
• Deep understanding of contract types, procurement models, claims management, and dispute resolution methods.
• Strong change management orientation, with experience supporting business transformation initiatives through contractual frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills with a solution-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including goal setting, performance management, and coaching within high-performing teams.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present and influence at senior levels, resolve conflict, and foster consensus across functions.
• Advanced knowledge of contract management systems, project management tools, and relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• A commitment to ethical conduct, diversity, sustainability, and alignment with Worley's vision and values.

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

• Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• A university degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

Preferred:

• Certification in Change Management or related methodologies is preferred.

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.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.