Senior Portfolio Manager - Refinery

Company :
Worley

USA-CO-Englewood

Project Management

Full-time

Employment Type

:
Employee

Feb 16, 2026

Mar 19, 2026

Reporting Manager Title :
Senior Director, Operations

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.

Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Portfolio Manager provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure the effective execution of refinery projects within a portfolio. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing portfolio management and delivery processes, optimizing resource allocation, and aligning project outcomes with customer objectives and Worley. The position requires strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making capabilities to drive value, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The Senior Portfolio Manager will also oversee key performance indicators, provide integrated solutions to strategic issues, and contribute to the Worley’s business planning and growth initiatives.

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on refinery project execution, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the organization’s growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of medium to large-scale refinery projects, ensuring alignment with customer objectives.
• Develop and implement portfolio management processes, tools, and key performance indicators to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain an integrated view of customer objectives, leveraging synergies across the portfolio to optimize performance.
• Support the selection and prioritization of projects within the portfolio in collaboration with the customer.
• Ensure compliance with company and project policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual business plans and drive strategic business growth.
• Provide oversight for portfolio execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Monitor and manage financial performance, including cost forecasting and margin optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, best practices, and innovative solutions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met across all projects.

Qualifications / Skillset:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 20+ years of experience, with at least 12 years in supervisory, project management, and/or technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing small to medium-sized project portfolios, including EPCM and EPC and EP services.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with leadership teams to resolve complex project challenges.
• Strong working knowledge of the oil and gas refining industry, including engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Has a strong technical background with a blend of office and field experience, ideally gained through roles in both EPC consulting and operating companies.
• Expertise in cost management, forecasting, and financial analysis related to project portfolios.
• Experience developing and executing business and strategic plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

• Professional certification in Project or Portfolio Management (e.g., IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM).
• Experience managing large, high-risk projects within multicultural and multinational environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Visio.
• Direct experience with field implementation of engineering projects.
• Leadership: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, set strategic goals, and foster collaboration.
• Health & Safety: Commitment to safety leadership, compliance, and proactive risk…