Head of Commercial

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, we're 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 engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

At Worley, you'll join nearly 50,000 people worldwide, united by a shared purpose: delivering a more sustainable world. There has never been a more exciting time to work across the energy, chemicals and resources sectors as we help bridge today's needs with tomorrow's low-carbon future.

About the role

The Head of Commercial Office is accountable for leading Worley's Digital Commercial and Asset Management function. This role ensures effective management of all software, hardware, vendor, and commercial contracts supporting enterprise IT and digital operations. It drives disciplined cost control, transparent commercial governance, and data driven decision making across global IT portfolios.

Reporting to the Senior Group Director of Digital Operations, the role governs the commercial and financial performance of the IT "Run" organisation while supporting digital transformation initiatives ("Change").

Key Responsibilities include:

* Define and execute the Digital Commercial Office strategy aligned to Worley's digital roadmap and financial objectives.

* Establish and lead an integrated operating model covering IT Procurement, Software Asset Management (SAM), Hardware Asset Management (HAM), and Digital Software Cost Management (DSCM).

* Drive multi-year cost optimisation through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, licence optimisation, and procurement excellence.

* Lead global commercial governance across the full contract lifecycle, embedding rigor in RFPs, negotiations, supplier onboarding, and renewals.

* Own vendor and partner management, including performance governance, contract compliance, renewals, escalations, and risk management.

* Manage the Digital Commercial Office budget, ensuring strong spend visibility, forecasting, ROI tracking, and OPEX optimisation.

* Ensure compliance with procurement, financial, audit, security, and software licence obligations, proactively managing audit and regulatory risk.

* Maintain a holistic view of the global IT contract portfolio, identifying renewal risks, commercial opportunities, and strategic priorities.

* Own the SAM/HAM tooling and data strategy, delivering accurate cost transparency, executive reporting, and actionable commercial insights.

* Lead and develop a high-performing global team, building strong commercial capability, accountability, and a value-driven culture across Digital Operations.

What you'll bring

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).

* Extensive experience in IT commercial management, vendor governance, or procurement leadership roles within large, complex enterprises.

Core Competencies

* Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar IT contracts and budgets.

* Deep understanding of software licensing models, asset management, and vendor lifecycle management.

* Expertise in IT financial governance, budgeting, and OPEX optimization.

* Skilled negotiator with experience in contract drafting, SLA frameworks, and performance management.

* Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (ITIL), cloud service contracts, and cybersecurity risk clauses.

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical, commercial, and executive domains.

* Proven leadership in building and managing high-performing global teams.

* Awareness of global technology market trends, pricing structures, and vendor negotiation dynamics.

* Ability to prepare and present commercial insights to executive and board governance bodies.

Why apply

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Access to our global online learning and development platform
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits
• A diverse, inclusive and values-driven culture
• A role where you can make a genuine impact

Moving forward together

At Worley, we're building a culture that energizes and empowers our people to create sustainable impact. We value belonging, connection and innovation, and we're committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We're actively reskilling our workforce and supporting the transition to low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here and no barrier to your potential career success.