Business Manager

About Worley Parsons

Worley Parsons is a global company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. Headquartered in Australia, the company partners with clients to deliver projects and create value across asset lifecycles. Worley Parsons provides consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services, extending through operations and decommissioning. The company leverages extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery to support clients in navigating complexities and transitioning to sustainable solutions.

About the Business Manager Role

Worley Parsons is seeking a Business Manager to join their team in Al Khobar. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of experience, focusing on managing primary business functions from project proposal through closeout. The Business Manager will provide leadership to multidisciplinary project support teams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage primary business functions including contract administration, planning, scheduling, cost control, estimating, IT, logistics, project accounting, materials procurement and controls, document control, and human resource administration across the project lifecycle.
• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary project support teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, contractual requirements, company policies, and project performance targets.
• Implement and manage integrated project controls systems encompassing progress measurement, cost reporting, forecasting, earned value management, schedule performance monitoring, risk management, and administrative process development.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting frameworks to provide timely and accurate project status information to executive management and clients.
• Lead and support in developing commercial proposal documentation, budget estimates, and resource plans.
• Lead and support commercial negotiations for new contracts, amendments, and change orders while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maximizing project profitability.
• Analyze and forecast manpower requirements across multiple projects and programs, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and effective workforce planning.
• Participate in all phases of capital project planning and execution for both client and company stakeholders, including feasibility studies, budgeting, project authorization, execution strategy development, and performance reviews.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and develop mitigation and recovery plans to maintain project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Prepare and coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with Saudi Aramco auditors and other external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain contract rate structures and support periodic contract rate adjustment submissions.
• Lead and support in project profitability analyses, financial performance reports, revenue forecasts, and cash flow projections for corporate management.
• Provide financial guidance and strategic support to project management teams to improve business performance and decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of monthly client invoices in accordance with contractual requirements and billing schedules.
• Proactively follow up with client representatives to facilitate timely invoice processing and payment approvals, ensuring achievement of monthly cash collection targets and alignment with project and corporate cash flow forecasts.
• Manage and direct the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational procedures, standards, and best practices for the Project Controls Department.
• Ensure all contractual reports are delivered on time, providing clear insights that exceed client expectations and strengthen partnerships.
• Supervise and manage document control personnel, ensuring all engineering deliverables and submittals comply with applicable procedures, contractual requirements, and client standards, and are reviewed, tracked, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with company governance requirements, client standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead initiatives focused on process optimization, digital transformation, reporting automation, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Plan, direct, and oversee the administration, maintenance, security, and enhancement of project IT infrastructure and communication systems.
• Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, mobilization, and deployment of multinational project personnel while ensuring compliance with visa, housing, transportation, and workforce requirements.
• Direct and coordinate project start-up activities, including procurement and deployment of IT equipment, office facilities, communication systems, vehicles, accommodations, and other critical project resources.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor and develop project controls and business management personnel, promoting professional growth and succession planning.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry and offshore projects.

Work Environment and Culture

Worley Parsons is committed to a values-inspired culture that promotes belonging, connection, and innovation. The company fosters a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where individuals are empowered to drive sustainable impact. Worley Parsons supports the professional development of its workforce, including reskilling and leveraging transferable skills to become experts in low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.