Project Manager II (Automation) Worley Consulting, Digital

Worley Group, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Health & Safety focus

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Project Manager II to lead digital projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas and mining. The role requires over 8 years of project management experience and a strong technical background. Responsibilities include managing project scope, budget, and team safety, while promoting sustainability and client satisfaction. The position offers opportunities for dynamic career development locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years' experience in project management.
• Proven performance in leading technical project work.
• Strong communication and motivational leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and safety for the project team.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Customer Relationship

Commercial Acumen

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in engineering, I&C, or automation

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Project Manager II, Worley Consulting Digital — Worley Consulting Group, Houston, Texas

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution. The dual challenge of supplying energy to a growing population, while addressing the risks of climate change, is one of the world’s greatest challenges. The energy transition involves the full energy ecosystem — not just fuels or power generation, but storage and related elements. We view these challenges as opportunities to deliver a more sustainable world.

We are developing strategies and business cases for emissions-intensive clients to move to low carbon energy options, as efficiently and safely as possible. Our consultants advise customers on circular and hydrogen economies, water stewardship, electrification, and climate change risk and adaptation. We work on projects around the globe.

Who we are:

• Advanced Analysis
• Asset Advisory
• Decommissioning and Restoration
• Energy Transition and Sustainability
• Environment and Society
• Geosciences
• Market Services
• Safety Consulting
• Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics
• Water

Challenging complexity. Shaping a sustainable future.

We thrive in complex environments. Join a community of consultants, scientists, strategists, and engineers dedicated to solving critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges. We are delivering a more sustainable world together.

We put sustainability at the heart of everything we do — we develop the right strategy, navigate a digital future, safeguard social license, strengthen local communities, and power the energy transition.

We challenge ourselves to find the best way forward from start to finish, questioning decisions and assumptions to get it right the first time.

Rising to the challenge, together

We are thousands of consultants across the globe. Be part of the future — welcome to our growing team!

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Execution of project scope to a defined budget and schedule; manages and documents change orders, seeking customer approval prior to changes.
• Ensures customer satisfaction with the agreed-upon deliverables.
• Accountable for office and site safety for the project team.
• Recommends and selects the project team.
• Manages mobilization to plan.
• Ensures all team members have the appropriate tools and equipment.
• Mentors Project Engineers and junior team members.
• Identifies and provides any specialized knowledge and training for the project team.
• Evaluates team member performance.
• Identifies opportunities to grow existing project scopes and expand service offerings.
• Proactively seeks and develops new business opportunities within existing and adjacent markets.
• Actively contributes to the PMO through process improvement, knowledge sharing, and governance support.
• Travel as required for various field programs.

Qualifications

Internal – What you will bring

• Technical and Industry Experience: Over 8 years' experience managing projects or deploying advanced automation, instrumentation, and control in industrial settings.
• Proven performance leading technical work as a Project Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers and other stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience in various contracting models (Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable, etc.).
• Proven experience in Waterfall and Agile project management.
• Competent in MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects and working with clients for pull-through work.
• Motivational leadership style and strong communication skills.
• Ability to identify, quantify, and mitigate risks effectively through positive decision making.
• Ability to manage project change effectively with project team and clients.
• Capable of working with a diverse global project team in both office and remote settings.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Renewables and Mining is an asset.
• Must be located or willing to commute regularly to Houston, Texas.
• Willing to travel an average of 25%.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• A degree in either engineering, I&C, or automation.

Additional Information

The Project Manager, reporting to the Director, Business Operations & Execution, is responsible for leading and delivering digital projects across Canada, the US, and LATAM. These projects span key industries including Oil & Gas, mining, and other resource sectors, aligned with strategic business objectives and operational priorities.

This role involves managing all phases of project execution from planning and resourcing to delivery and closeout while ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality standards. The Project Manager will oversee cross-functional teams, drive operational excellence, and support vertical P&L outcomes through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Success requires strong project governance, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across Worley Consulting and Base Business to develop integrated solutions. A focus will be on expanding project scope, identifying opportunities for growth within existing engagements, and enhancing value delivery to clients. The Project Manager will also contribute to talent development, client satisfaction, and market responsiveness to support sustainable business growth across the region.

Worley Consulting offers remuneration and benefits, a professional and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career development locally and internationally.

We strive for health, safety, and environmental excellence with a vision of zero harm to people and assets and zero environmental incidents. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to protected characteristics. Our policy includes background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Group is an equal opportunity employer.