Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
About the job We're looking for a Program Manager – People/ HR Systems to join our global team.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible to lead the delivery of the Worley People transformation program to quality, cost and time, driven in-line with our values, behaviours and leadership principles.
The program comprises of four People/ HR technology projects, including scope to fix the foundations of our existing People solutions, implement a new Candidate Relationship Management solution, implement a new Pay Equity solution and significantly expand Onboarding with an existing People solution.
You will have four Project Manager direct reports and many indirect reports and a variety of executive and senior stakeholders, plus vendors and consultant partners.
You will be based in Australia and can work from home and/or a local Worley office. The flexibility is yours! Please note this role is a temporary contract for approximately 12 months. What you'll do. Create Meaning Share the story of how this People technology program will shape Worley's future, bringing teams, stakeholders, and vendors on the journey. Lead with purpose, motivating your project team to work toward clear, shared goals. Build strong connections with stakeholders, keeping them informed and engaged by regularly sharing progress, challenges, and new opportunities. Embrace Possibility Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages curiosity, fresh ideas, and creative solutions. Deliver What Matters Drive the successful delivery of four HR tech projects in a dynamic, global organization. Ensure everything runs smoothly—on time, within budget, and to high standards. Keep the program on track by managing resources, timelines, and budgets, and keeping everyone in the loop with transparent updates. What You'll Bring Proven experience managing complex HCM/HRIS programs with multiple projects and integrations. A strong track record in leading large-scale, technology-driven business transformation in global organizations. Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Effective leadership skills, with experience building high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, engaging both functional and technical teams, often remotely. Strong experience managing budgets, vendors, contracts, and benefits realization. Knowledge of People (HCM) processes and systems. Experience with ERP, ServiceNow, Oracle HCM Cloud, Taleo, or CRM solutions is a plus. Project Management or Change Management certification is highly regarded. Why you should apply Be a part of a significant transformation phase for Worley with material investment in our People/HR technology roadmap. Lead a wide and interesting program of projects. Partner with existing, and introduce new, market leading solutions/ vendors to our digital ecosystem. Join an exceptional global team of like-minded people with a drive to meet our aspiration. Moving forward together We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
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.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
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