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.
Responsibilities
Develop and refine standardized subcontracting processes and tools for global projects.
Gather feedback from project teams to enhance subcontracting solutions.
Lead training programs on new processes and best practices.
Collaborate with legal teams to develop standardized Terms & Conditions.
Create standardized contract templates and commercial contracting documentation.
Provide subcontracting expertise to regional Home Offices.
Support the evolution and global utilization of the subcontracting system of record.
Champion change management initiatives for new processes.
Establish and enforce governance processes for compliance and accountability.
Guide project strategies during start-up and kick-off phases.
Identify process improvement opportunities with stakeholders.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Exposure to global projects and best practices.
Involvement in strategic decision-making processes.
Support for continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
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
About Worley
Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
