Director, Subcontracts - Global Process Owner

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Subcontracts Global Process Owner to lead the strategic direction, governance, and continuous improvement of subcontracting processes worldwide. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to standardize practices and drive operational excellence across global projects.

Responsibilities include developing standardized procedures, training staff, refining contract templates, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Law or related field.
• Extensive experience in global EPC project delivery subcontract management.
• Strong knowledge of contract formation, negotiation, and administration best practices.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, standardization, and change management initiatives in a complex multinational environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with digital tools and systems supporting subcontracting or procurement functions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine standardized subcontracting processes, practices, tools, metrics, and dashboards across global projects.
• Gather feedback from project teams to adapt subcontracting solutions.
• Lead staff training on new processes, tools, and best practices.
• Aid in standardizing Terms & Conditions with legal teams.
• Develop standardized preambles, methods & measures, and contract templates.
• Provide expertise to regional Home Offices on subcontracting practices.
• Support evolution of the subcontracting system of record for global use.
• Champion change management for new processes and adoption.

Skills

Global subcontracting

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Law

Tools

Digital procurement systems

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Role Overview

The Subcontracts Global Process Owner is responsible for leading the strategic direction, continuous improvement, and governance of subcontracting processes across the organization. This role ensures the development, deployment, and enhancement of global subcontracting solutions by collaborating with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders. The incumbent will drive standardization, compliance, and operational excellence while supporting the evolution of subcontracting systems and practices worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine standardized subcontracting processes, practices, tools, metrics, and dashboards to drive consistency and efficiency across global projects.
• Gather and incorporate actionable feedback from project execution teams to adapt and enhance global subcontracting solutions.
• Lead and facilitate staff training programs focused on new processes, tools, and best practices to build organizational capability.
• Aid in the development of standardized Terms & Conditions, both long and short form, in collaboration with legal teams.
• Lead the development of standardized preambles, methods & measures, commercial contracting table of contents, and forms of contract templates.
• Provide best practice subcontracting expertise to the regional Home Offices.
• Support the evolution of the subcontracting system of record and its global utilization.
• Champion change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce governance processes to ensure process compliance, transparency, and accountability.
• Support the development and execution of project strategies by providing expert guidance during project start‑up and kick‑off phases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (including functional leaders, project teams, process end users, and digital/IT) to identify process improvement opportunities and deliver measurable results.
• Partner with internal audit to remediate findings and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in global EPC project delivery subcontract management.
• Strong knowledge of contract formation, negotiation, and administration best practices.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, standardization, and change management initiatives in a complex, multinational environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with digital tools and systems supporting subcontracting or procurement functions is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and results orientation
• Collaboration and influence
• Project and change management
• Governance and compliance focus
• Continuous improvement mindset

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.