Vice President, Operations

Youll have:

• University Degree or equivalent in a related field or applicable discipline.
• 15 years of relevant experience including project management recognized as a functional expert and thought leader.
• Experience in formulation of business strategy and execution of business plans.
• Track record of success leading large operations and projects. Managed B2B contracts and handled P&L responsibility. Major projects execution and delivery experience.
• Comfortable presenting at all levels within an organization from workforce on-site to group executive level showcasing Worleys commitment to collaboration and inclusivity.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial contracting models risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target
• Price/Reimbursable etc.) reflecting Worleys targets and commitment to sustainability.
• Led large high performing teams (including developing talent aligned to business strategy).
• A network of high-level key client contacts and credibility/ability to enhance customer relationships underscoring Worleys position as a prominent partner in energy chemicals and resources.
• Experience of successfully engaging with client executives senior management and other key stakeholders.
• Motivational collaborative and visible presence in leadership style with the ability to develop a high-performance culture embodying Worleys commitment to delivering sustainable change and mitigating risks effectively through positive decision-making.
• Led complex changes with diverse challenges. Diverse experience spanning industry location and cross-function exposure
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills showcasing the ability to integrate sustainability into all levels of organizational communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups and make presentations when required.
• Tenacious and demonstrates excellent commercial awareness.
• The ability to share information with employees in a clear transparent and visionary manner which will enhance a safe working environment bringing enthusiasm to the organization.
• Proven leadership skills in multi-cultural/national environments aligned with Worleys commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
• Approach challenges with high positive energy and drive continuous improvement to ensure high quality delivery from yourself and colleagues around you.
• Good understanding of the Works Council Act (WOR) for awareness and how it relates to the Hague Operations
• Regularly visible in the office and able to travel to customer sites in the Netherlands and internationally as required. Some international travel required.
• Experience in Large Projects environments from Engineering through to Construction and commissioning.
• Fluency in Dutch is preferred.

Leadership style:

• Authentic; accessible and people oriented
• Courageous; proactively confronts difficult issues makes valiant choices and takes bold action in the face of opposition or ambiguity
• Confident composed and resilient
• Takes ownership & accountability; rises to the challenge
• Humble vulnerable and open to feedback
• Inquisitive and curious; seeks our new ways and approaches to issues
• Strategic & big-picture focused
• Thrives in high challenge high support environment
• Adaptable; embraces change
• Decisive in approach

Moving Forward:

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.
Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard. And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
Right now were bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Vice President Operations

Role Context:

The Vice President of Operations for The Hague is a key leadership position for Worley in the Netherlands responsible for profit and loss of the business operations and planning and directing the activities policies objectives and initiatives for The Hague Operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to collaborate across and shape several cutting-edge international projects in the energy and sustainability space. This role plays a vital part in guiding the strategic development growth of diversity and inclusion within Worley business planning and goal setting aligning with Worleys commitment to delivering a more sustainable world.

The Vice President of Operations oversees overall staff performance and development plans within their area ensuring that the financial performance contributes to the business Worleys goals to be a global authority in sustainability solutions. This role will manage a large and complex Operation in The Hague aligning with Worleys tagline; Delivering Sustainable Change.; by coordinating with some of the industrys leading senior experts (internal and external) to ensure successful outcomes and world-class delivery of projects.

Youll be:

Leadership and Strategic Planning:

• Deliver business plan for The Hague Operations including profit and loss for the location.
• Lead the Hague Operations leadership teams and work collaboratively with sales and sector leadership to deliver financial goals and business plan.
• Develop policies and set objectives for the assigned area of responsibility contributing to the companys target of deriving 75% of revenue from sustainability-related projects by FY27.
• Participate in broader strategy development with senior leadership emphasizing Worleys journey marked by change adaptation and growth.
• Actively participate in team selection/appointment of key resources and drive diversity and talent development.
• Effectively communicate and present complex proposals and reports to executive-level management ensuring alignment with Worleys purpose goals and promise.
• Adopt a participative management style with a cooperative team approach fostering collaboration in line with Worleys commitment to a more sustainable future. Comfortable working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strong commercial acumen and experience in all commercial contracting models/risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable etc).
• Maintain operational standards within the Location.
• Lead and influence others to work collaboratively.
• Develop and maintain an effective team which competently shares the accountability of leading the business internally and externally.

Sales engagement and Commercial Acumen:

• Supports sales efforts to win work and builds a team to pursue bid and win work consistent with Worleys risk appetite.
• Exhibit strong commercial acumen with experience in various commercial contracting models risk profiles and project scopes/phases showcasing Worleys capability in driving innovation and sustainability across projects.
• Project delivery experience a must. Understanding and in-depth knowledge of commercial contracting models risk profiles and project scopes/phases (FEL/EP/EPF/EPC/EPCM & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable etc.) reflecting Worleys targets and risk appetite.
• Understanding of Corporate Enterprise and Operational risks
• Adoption and compliance with the Delegation of Authority cascaded from the MD of the NL.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of broader systems processes and tools related to the field emphasizing Worleys evolution and growth over the past 50 years.

Customer Relationships

• Network of high-level key client contacts and industry bodies
• Ability to enhance customer relationships and resolve complex issues.
• Modern and strategic thinker who has the vision to know-how to introduce digital transformation and increase value to the existing Customer base.
• Drive collaboration through effective communication and networking engaging with client senior management and other key stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in operational endeavours.

Organizational Leadership Decision-Making and Problem Solving:

• Provide organizational leadership with location/regional authority emphasizing Worleys role as a prominent engineering partner in energy chemicals and resources.
• Participate in monthly quarterly and annual business plan reviews.
• Understands how the business delivers value to shareholders what drives profitability and what increases growth.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to build effective business relationships internally & externally.
• Make high-impact choices based considering the broader impact on the organization and its commitment to sustainability.
• Assimilate information from multiple sources to derive answers and solve complex questions demonstrating a commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions mitigating risk.
• Able to make difficult decisions and lead and manage others in changing business conditions.
• Able to initiate and support cultural change.
• Negotiates successful outcomes that achieve the required objectives and have the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Understands Worleys Vision and purpose translates it into team goals and objectives and gains team commitment to achieving those goals and objectives.
• Cross-team collaboration - Actively engages/supports collaboration across Worley Operations globally and regionally to grow the business.
• Mentoring and development of senior and high potential team members in The Hague Operations.
• Manage and direct 8-10 direct reports.
• Understand the role The Hague Operations plays with the Works Council the importance of employee participation and the positive contribution of the Works Council to management decisions and support the MD of The Netherlands as required.
• Supports and champions the roll out of project delivery and digital tools Worley ways of working in alignment with Corporate and transformation teams
• Excellent people management skills such as leadership team interpersonal coaching mentoring and supervisory skills. Must be able to build motivate develop and manage an effective team. Effectively manages and resolves conflict between individuals and/or groups.
• Able to identify issues problems and opportunities; make timely decisions; develop appropriate and innovative solutions; and ask for assistance if required.
• Strong commitment to our people culture & values with:
  • Commitment to Energy Transition
  • Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
  • Passionate about Life Stronger Together Rising to the Challenge & Unlocking Brilliance.
  • Choosing what is right over what is quick and easy
• Embodying a leadership style rooted in integrity collaboration and long-term impact.

Health Safety & Environment

• Consistently demonstrate behaviour and business practices commensurate with a culture of the Health and Safety framework and worlds best health safety and environmental performance.
• Supports and advocate the implementation of health safety and environment systems strategies standards and processes (including environmental plans or health management programs).