Marketing Manager, Atlantic Marketing

Woodside Petroleum Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Inclusive culture

Performance incentives

Equal opportunity

Job summary

Woodside Energy in Houston seeks a Marketing Manager for Atlantic Marketing to maximize value from Woodside's Atlantic Basin crude oil portfolio through marketing, optimization and trading.

The role centers on Gulf of America crude oil marketing, supporting Trion commercialization and market development, requiring strong market expertise and the ability to build commercial capabilities as Woodside expands its Atlantic Marketing & Trading footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in crude oil marketing, trading, commercial optimization or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Gulf of America and Atlantic Basin crude oil markets, including pricing, logistics, customer relationships and physical trading.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing, optimization and trading strategies for Atlantic Basin crude oil portfolio.
• Negotiate and manage crude oil sales, purchase and marketing agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with refiners, traders, producers and midstream participants.
• Lead strategic commercial initiatives and support Trion commercialization.

Skills

Crude oil marketing

Trading & optimization

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder influence

Market development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges globally.

The Marketing & Trading team is responsible for maximizing value from Woodside's global portfolio through the marketing, optimization and trading of crude oil, natural gas, LNG, NGLs and condensates. The team also supports business development, commercialization and market development activities for growth projects across the portfolio. Marketing staff are located across Perth, Houston, Singapore and London.

About the Role

Reporting to the GM Atlantic Marketing and Trading, the Marketing Manager, Atlantic Marketing is responsible for maximizing value from Woodside's Atlantic Basin crude oil portfolio through marketing, commercial optimization, business development and trading activities.

The role has a primary focus on Gulf of America crude oil marketing while supporting the commercialization and market development of Trion ahead of first oil. The successful candidate will combine strong crude oil market expertise with the ability to develop commercial strategies, influence stakeholders, identify growth opportunities and help build new commercial capabilities as Woodside continues to expand its Atlantic Marketing & Trading business.

This is a highly commercial role that spans customer engagement, physical marketing and trading, portfolio optimization, commercial strategy, business development and cross-functional project leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing, optimization and trading strategies for Woodside's Atlantic Basin crude oil portfolio.
• Negotiate and manage crude oil sales, purchase and marketing agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with refiners, traders, producers, midstream companies and other key market participants.
• Identify and capture opportunities that enhance portfolio value while operating within established risk management frameworks.
• Develop and execute value-enhancing trading and optimization opportunities, including participation in physical crude markets, basis trading and other commercial strategies that support the continued evolution of Woodside's Atlantic crude marketing and trading capabilities.
• Support commercialization and market development activities for Trion, including customer engagement, pricing strategy, logistics readiness and market positioning.
• Lead and support strategic commercial initiatives, including new operating models, growth opportunities and commercial capability development.
• Develop business cases, commercial recommendations and executive-level materials to support governance and decision-making processes.
• Partner closely with Operations, Shipping, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Risk and Legal teams to deliver commercial outcomes.
• Provide market intelligence and commercial insights to support portfolio optimization and long-term strategy.
• Ensure all marketing and trading activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, governance requirements and risk management frameworks.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in crude oil marketing, trading, commercial optimization or related commercial roles.
• Strong knowledge of Gulf of America and Atlantic Basin crude oil markets, including pricing, logistics, customer relationships and physical trading.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute commercial strategies in a dynamic market environment.
• Experience supporting business development, commercialization or growth projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and understanding of commodity risk management.
• Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders across a complex organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of business cases, strategy papers and executive-level recommendations.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with commercial execution.
• Experience working across Finance, Tax, Treasury, Risk, Shipping, Legal and Operations functions is highly desirable.
• Experience in Gulf Coast crude oil marketing, physical trading, basis markets and portfolio optimization strategies is highly desirable.
• Upstream commercialization, project development or major growth-project experience would be advantageous.

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer,andmaintenance ofsuperannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months(plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with afocus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact [e-mail] or [phone].

Woodside Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.